In the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, the Canary Islands is rapidly becoming a global animation force.
“Tara Duncan,” has charmed audiences via the Disney Channel, “Arcane,” which also uses a Canary Islands service studio, is one of the biggest shows on the planet, and the merchandise of “Miraculous Ladybug,” is seen everywhere.
All three hits share a common thread: the unmissable imprint of talent from this dynamic archipelago.
What began with a small community of digital artists and small studios has now burgeoned into an entire ecosystem of homegrown and international talent making some of the biggest and most innovative projects in the world, either as service studios or true-blue producers.
The Canary Islands Special Zone (Zec) has done its part in fostering this creative surge. With its enticing 4% corporate tax rate — one of the lowest in Europe — it’s like an economic pied piper, leading international animation studios...
“Tara Duncan,” has charmed audiences via the Disney Channel, “Arcane,” which also uses a Canary Islands service studio, is one of the biggest shows on the planet, and the merchandise of “Miraculous Ladybug,” is seen everywhere.
All three hits share a common thread: the unmissable imprint of talent from this dynamic archipelago.
What began with a small community of digital artists and small studios has now burgeoned into an entire ecosystem of homegrown and international talent making some of the biggest and most innovative projects in the world, either as service studios or true-blue producers.
The Canary Islands Special Zone (Zec) has done its part in fostering this creative surge. With its enticing 4% corporate tax rate — one of the lowest in Europe — it’s like an economic pied piper, leading international animation studios...
- 6/13/2023
- by Callum McLennan
- Variety Film + TV
Lionel Messi and Sony Music Entertainment will team with the Canary Islands’ Atlantis Animation to bring an animated series on the Argentine soccer megastar several steps closer to reality. The deal sees Atlantis producing as a service company a CG animated series trailer inspired by Messi himself.
Sony Music’s Premium Content Division, which is producing in partnership with Leo Messi Management, is overseeing the development and distribution of the series.
Based out of Tenerife, Atlantis Animation is now in full production of the trailer. Catherine Macresy is in charge of the production of the trailer.
Targeting all audiences, the series “will immerse viewers in the epic adventures of a young Messi overcoming titanic challenges as he navigates the vibrant world of video games,” a written statement said.
The soundtrack will be provided by international artists and composers signed to the Sony Music Entertainment label, ensuring a complete audio-visual show.
Sony Music’s Premium Content Division, which is producing in partnership with Leo Messi Management, is overseeing the development and distribution of the series.
Based out of Tenerife, Atlantis Animation is now in full production of the trailer. Catherine Macresy is in charge of the production of the trailer.
Targeting all audiences, the series “will immerse viewers in the epic adventures of a young Messi overcoming titanic challenges as he navigates the vibrant world of video games,” a written statement said.
The soundtrack will be provided by international artists and composers signed to the Sony Music Entertainment label, ensuring a complete audio-visual show.
- 6/8/2023
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Eight animated TV series projects involving Spanish companies will be presented to buyers and producers attending 2022 Cartoon Forum’s pitching sessions, the event’s main attraction.
Among well-known production companies presenting their latest cartoon shows figure In Efecto Atlantis, the Spanish-French studio behind Disney’s series “Tara Duncan;”Sygnatia, the producer of multi-award winning animated film “Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles,” and Peekaboo Animation, creator of world sales hit series “I, Elvis Riboldi.”
Two of the Spanish projects selected (“My Brother is a T-Rez” and “Polka Dot Zebra”) target preschoolers; five titles are intended for older children; “Firsts” aims for family audiences.
“The eight magnificent Spanish series demonstrate the wealth of knowledge and talent Spain has generated since we began to develop the industry in the 60s,” says Nico Matji, chairman of Diboos, the Spanish federation of animation producers and VFX production companies.
Nine other Spanish production companies...
Among well-known production companies presenting their latest cartoon shows figure In Efecto Atlantis, the Spanish-French studio behind Disney’s series “Tara Duncan;”Sygnatia, the producer of multi-award winning animated film “Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles,” and Peekaboo Animation, creator of world sales hit series “I, Elvis Riboldi.”
Two of the Spanish projects selected (“My Brother is a T-Rez” and “Polka Dot Zebra”) target preschoolers; five titles are intended for older children; “Firsts” aims for family audiences.
“The eight magnificent Spanish series demonstrate the wealth of knowledge and talent Spain has generated since we began to develop the industry in the 60s,” says Nico Matji, chairman of Diboos, the Spanish federation of animation producers and VFX production companies.
Nine other Spanish production companies...
- 9/19/2022
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
The rise of Spain’s animation power promises to provide one of the leading narratives at this year’s Cartoon Forum.
In one of its strongest representations ever at the Toulouse event, eight high-profile TV series projects from Spain will be pitched, trailing only France.
To complete its standout presence, a spotlight on Spain will take place at the Forum, with several networking activities to promote local industry, backed by Spanish trade promotion broad Icex in collaboration with Diboos, the country’s toon and VFX federation.
In recent years, the animation scene has experienced a historic growth, becoming a key sector in the rapidly growing local audiovisual market.
By Icex estimates, the animation and VFX sector generates 20 of all audiovisual industry jobs. Its annual turnover – €900 million (900 million) – reps 9 of total revenues.
This year, the animation TV industry has released six TV series and is preparing at least 26 more projects at different production stages,...
In one of its strongest representations ever at the Toulouse event, eight high-profile TV series projects from Spain will be pitched, trailing only France.
To complete its standout presence, a spotlight on Spain will take place at the Forum, with several networking activities to promote local industry, backed by Spanish trade promotion broad Icex in collaboration with Diboos, the country’s toon and VFX federation.
In recent years, the animation scene has experienced a historic growth, becoming a key sector in the rapidly growing local audiovisual market.
By Icex estimates, the animation and VFX sector generates 20 of all audiovisual industry jobs. Its annual turnover – €900 million (900 million) – reps 9 of total revenues.
This year, the animation TV industry has released six TV series and is preparing at least 26 more projects at different production stages,...
- 9/19/2022
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
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