EXCLUSIVE: UK TV personality Dermot O’Leary’s book series Toto the Ninja Cat is being adapted into an animated series by Studiocanal and Superprod. Check out first look image below. O’Leary, a former X Factor host, will see his book turned into a 52-episode action-comedy show by Emmy-winning head writers Nick Ostler and Mark Huckerby (Danger […]

Good afternoon Insiders, welcome back to another edition of the international newsletter with Max Goldbart steering things before heading to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Read on, and sign up here. Deep BBC Cuts Development spend slashed: It’s been a rough week for staff at the embattled BBC. Folks at the British broadcaster already […]

Disney has picked up the animated adaptation of Coolabi’s global phenomenon Warrior Cats. Warrior Cats is based on Erin Hunter’s feline book series that follows the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats. The series will drop in 2028 on both Disney+ and The Disney Channel alongside hits like Bluey and Mickey Mouse […]

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival gets underway this weekend at a time of change, opportunity and retreat for the animation sector as big budget studio fare chases the $1B box office, while indies grapple with funding squeezes, AI and the ever-changing habits of younger audiences. We’ve gathered a few of the talking points as […]