New generation gets paint job for classic toons [French TV 2011]
Phil Lelyveld
Entertainment Technology Center
[Variety]
Gallic animation may be the most prolific in Europe, but that doesn’t mean it necessarily has an easy time in international markets. Yet things are looking up on that front, thanks to investment in iconic brands, a willingness to play across platforms and an early commitment to stereoscopic 3D. …
This connects with the other trend, the booming demand for shows in stereoscopic 3D. French animation is well-placed to respond, with Method’s flagships “The Little Prince” and “Chaplin and Co.” alone already running to 39 hours of 3D programming.
“Basically, we have more hours of 3D than Pixar,” says Soutter. “They have a few movies, but that’s it. If you want to run a 3D channel, you need volume and you don’t want to disappoint your clients.”
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