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Shellhut Entertainment and Tiny Island Productions Announce Co-production
on 3-D Stereoscopic CG Animated Film
April 12, 2010 – Thai-based entertainment producing company Shellhut Entertainment Co., Ltd and Singapore-based animated film and television production company Tiny Island Productions (Pte.Ltd.) today announce their plans to co-produce a 3-D stereoscopic CG animated film, targeted for release in 2012.
The 90 minute feature is based on the 26 x 22 minute television series “Shelldon”, created by Shellhut Entertainment. Season One of the series was released in 2009 and has been aired by major broadcasters such as NBC USA and France 5, with television and home entertainment distribution deals signed across more than 100 countries.
Both co-production partners will cooperate to adapt the television property to the big screen and to identify international distribution and licensing partners. With its richly imaginative sets and introduction of new characters, the film is targeted to appeal to the broader family entertainment audience. Plans are also underway to bring in additional creative partners from Japan, China and USA.
Finances for the film have been secured, with a total production budget of US$20 million. Film production will be undertaken at Tiny Island Production's studio in Singapore. A demonstration of the studio's 3-D stereoscopic production capabilities will be on display at the Singapore Pavilion during MIPTV 2010. 3-D auto-stereoscopic content adapted from Season One episodes of “Shelldon” and developed by Tiny Island Productions in partnership with Alioscopy Singapore, a provider of patented glasses-free 3-D solutions, will be on display during the event held in Cannes from 12 April 2010 to 16 April 2010. The Singapore studio is also in talks with co-financiers and partners with an exciting line-up of feature projects for a planned slate of films over the next few years.
Dr Christopher Chia, Chief Executive Officer of the Media Develoment Authority said: “Shelldon is a good example of a winning property that has the potential to win over new audiences on more than one platform – in this case from Television to the big screen - and in an exciting new area of stereoscopic 3D that Singapore is championing. We congratulate both Tiny Island and Shellhut on their new partnership and look forward to seeing Shelldon on the big screen."
Ms Lena Ng, Director of Infocomm & Media, International Enterprise Singapore said 'Stereoscopic 3D is rapidly gaining global mindshare and international market presence, we are glad to see our home-grown Singapore company, Tiny Island Productions ready to take on the global stereoscopic 3D market together with their Thai partner, Shellhut Entertainment. IE Singapore will continue to facilitate Tiny Island's expansion plan in Japan, Europe and Latin America."
Press contact:
contact@tinyisland.net
About Tiny Island Productions (Pte. Ltd.)
Tiny Island Productions is a production and producing/consultancy company that creates, manages and markets quality content for the global CG animation market. Established in 2002 and based in cosmopolitan Singapore, the management, creative team and panel of advisers are experienced in spearheading productions from conceptualization to final production across multi-platforms. The company has worked with UK distributor Entertainment Rights/Classic Media and Thai-based producing company Shellhut Entertainment on a CG animated television series, Shelldon, that has aired on major networks including NBC USA and France 5. The company had also earlier inked a development deal with Los-Angeles based Saban Entertainment Group (SEG), with SEG providing development resources for a CG animated series.
About Shellhut Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Shellhut Entertainment Co., Ltd. was established in 2005 to finance, develop and deliver world-class animation. Working with a well-established international network of pre-production, production, and post-production partners, Shellhut has formed a global network to develop unique animation-based intellectual properties that are internationally appealing to kids and the young at heart. The company plans to build on the export success of their debut cartoon TV series “Shelldon” to launch more projects and are working with co-financiers, executives and distributors to further expand its network.
About the Media Development Authority of Singapore
Formed in 2003, the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) plays a vital role in transforming Singapore into a Trusted Global Capital for New Asia Media. MDA spearheads initiatives that promote industry growth I film, television, radio, publishing, music, games, animation and Interactive Digital Media. At the same time, in ensuring clear and consistent regulatory policies and guidelines, MDA helps to foster a pro-business environment for industry players and increase media choices for consumers. For more information, visit
http://www.mda.gov.sg
and
http://www.smf.sg
About International Enterprise Singapore
International Enterprise (IE) Singapore is an agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry spearheading the development of Singapore’s external economic wing. Our mission is to promote the overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade. With a global network in over 30 locations and our 3C framework of assistance – Connections, Competency, Capital, we offer services to help enterprises export, develop business capabilities, find overseas partners and enter new markets. At the same time, we work to position Singapore as a base for foreign businesses to expand into the region in partnership with Singapore-based companies.
3-D Auto-Stereoscopic And Computer Animated Content By Tiny Island Productions And CG Protege Pte. Ltd. On Display At The PIXAR: 20 Years Of Animation Exhibition
April 1, 2010 – Exciting new 3-D auto-stereoscopic content featuring a patented glasses-free 3-D technology will be on display as part of the world-renowned 'Pixar: 20 Years of Animation' exhibition held from 2 April 2010 to 27 June 2010 at the Singapore Science Centre. The 3-D autostereoscopic content, created by Singapore-based computer animation production studio Tiny Island Productions in partnership with Alioscopy Singapore, a provider of glasses-free 3-D solutions, features digitally-projected images floating out of the screen that are highly visually captive.
In its partnership with Alioscopy Singapore, Tiny Island Productions produces 3-D autostereoscopic content for Alioscopy's 3-D displays. Tiny Island Productions is also partnering training institution CG Protege Pte. Ltd. to provide training to potential content creators for Alioscopy's 3-D displays. Specialized training will be made available to advanced level trainees at the institution who are interested in creating content for Alioscopy's 3-D displays. Other computer animated film and television productions and projects by both Tiny Island Productions and CG Protege Pte. Ltd. will also be on display during the 12-week long exhibition. Exhibits include movie and series trailers, character maquettes, designs and artwork.
Press contact:
contact@tinyisland.net
contact@cgprotege.com
About Tiny Island Productions (Pte. Ltd.)
Tiny Island Productions is a production and producing/consultancy company that creates, manages and
markets quality content for the global CG animation market. Established in 2002 and based in cosmopolitan
Singapore, the management, creative team and panel of advisers are experienced in spearheading
productions from conceptualization to final production across multi-platforms. The company has worked with
UK distributor Entertainment Rights/Classic Media and Thai-based producing company Shellhut
Entertainment on a CG animated television series, Shelldon, that has been aired on NBC USA and France 5.
The company had also earlier inked a development deal with Los-Angeles based Saban Entertainment
Group (SEG), with SEG providing development resources for a CG animated series.
About CG Protege Pte. Ltd.
CG Protege is a quality provider of accredited training programmes recognised by the Workforce
Development Agency of Singapore. Training is administered by Tiny Island Productions and a team of
industry veterans and trainers who have a successful track record in grooming and preparing artists to join
the pool of production-ready talents. Past trainees have found positions working on television and film
projects for both local and international animation and visual effects studios, including Double Negative
Visual Effects (UK & Singapore), Weta Productions (New Zealand), SAMG Studios (Korea), Polygon Studios
(Japan), Lucasfilm Animation (Singapore), Big Communications, Scrawl Studios, Lights & Shadows,,
Mikoishi Studios, Real U Singapore, Sparky Animation and ST Electronics (Digital Media).
'Shelldon' Intl deliveries slated for July, Tiny Island gets aggressive with zzzForce
The Animation Xpress - Asia Pacific Edition - 22nd June 2009
By AMRITA VALECHA
http://www.animationxpress.com/asiapacific/anxapac15.htm
BANGKOK & SINGAPORE: CGI series Shelldon (26 x 22 mins - TG 4-8) is in the final stages of completion and is set to be delivered to International Networks all over by end of July '09. The information was shared with AnimationXpress Asia Pacific by its producers Shellhut Entertainment (Thailand) and Tiny Island Productions (Singapore).
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"We have only a few episodes left before delivery to all broadcasters next month" stated Shellhut Entertainment MD Dr Jirayuth Chusanachoti
Even as its final episodes near completion, the show has already aired two seasons in Thailand on Channel 3 premiering last year in October, with season two completing by end of July.
Internationally, the show is being distributed by Classic Media and will be on air across several International TV networks including NBC, Telemundo, ION TV and France 5 amongst others by Q4 '09.
While Shellhut Entertainment is the financer as well as the executive and producing company, most of the pre production and production is being taken care of by Tiny Island Production.
He further shared, "Each episode has been produced at the cost of USD 150 K while the Total Budget of this project (only production costs) is approx. USD 3.9M"
David Kwok, MD, Tiny Island Production shared, "Shelldon entertains young children and educates them about the many forms of life under the sea. The story is about Shelldon, an ordinary boy of Yoka Star Shell adopted by a family of Tridacnidae settled in Shell Land. Despite his best efforts to stay out of trouble, it usually finds him anyway."
With deliveries on Shelldon in final stages, Tiny Island Productions has embarked working on new properties including its own 3D series IP, Zzzforce. Targeted at 6-12 years, the action-comedic series (available for HD) is 26 X 22 minutes and has been budgeted at USD 8 Million. The studio will start work on pre-production by August, followed by production at the end of the year. Zzzforce is expected to be completed by mid 2011. The studio has released a 1 minute teaser for the same and presented it at MIPTV and MIPCOM last year.
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"The concept has received very good reviews at MIPTV and MIPCOM. Our North American and European representatives are in talks with broadcasters and we are planning to showcase it at MIPCOM this year too. The Pilot episode should be ready by KidScreen Summit. Tiny Island Productions will be funding the series. Finances for the show is in place with the support of our pool of financers." Shared David Kwok.
To start the series, a small team will work on the pre-production. Once the production starts, the studio has plans to work with 50 artists and eventually ramp up to 100 artists next year once production moved into full swing.
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Dream Team
Zzz-Force An action-comedic high-end CGI animated series, Zzz-Force, that features a pair of sister and brother twins who have the unique ability to visit the dreams of others, is set for official debut at MIPCOM 2008. Aided by Z.E.U.S, a sentient super-computer life form, the twins Zan and Zeke, transform from average 12-year olds into dream monster control extraordinaires at nightfall. With their ability to capture and remove night terrors, Zan & Zeke have made it their mission to keep dream-time a safe and pleasant place for sleepers the world over. With action set in fantasy dreamworlds, every episode in the 26 episodes x 22 minute series promises a mix of adventure and comedy, with story elements and characters that add excitement and appeal, including high-tech gadgetry, quirky villains and investigative techniques. The concept debuted at MIPTV, and talks are ongoing with potential partners from North America and Europe. Early development work on the series has commenced, with teaser out on the Zzz-Force website at www.zzzforce.com.
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Meeting Animation Industry Leaders
from around the world
29th May 2008
A visit to Tiny Island Productions. List of Delegates includes:
William Baumann (President & COO - Porchlight Entertainment USA)
Daniel Scharf (Senior VP, Business & Legal Affairs, Associate General Counsel
- Jim Henson Company USA)
Kevin Gillis (Executive Producer - Breakthrough Entertainment Canada)
Steven Denure (Executive Producer - Decode Entertainment Canada)
Ulrik Fremont (Marathon Media France)
UK distributor Entertainment Rights takes Thai toon to town:
C21 Media - 31st March 2008
http://www.c21media.net/news/detail.asp?area=79&article=40797
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UK distributor
Entertainment Rights has picked up TV, home entertainment, L&M, music and
digital rights to a new toon from Thailand's Shellhut Entertainment. |
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From Drawing Board To Market:
MIPCOM 2007 Cannes, 8th October
2007 - Tiny Island Productions has completed early production on a
television series based on original concepts and characters created by Shellhut
Entertainment, a Thailand-based affiliate of the merchandising company Shellhut
Co., Ltd.
This announcement follows the pre-sales market release of a film teaser and 3 episodes of the series for distribution at MIPCOM 2007. Shelldon follows the creative vision of Shellhut Entertainment's executive producer and director Jirayuth Chusanachoti and production advisors from Thailand, UK, and the US, working with the preproduction and CG production team at the Singapore-based production and producing company, Tiny Island Productions. Headed by David Kwok, an animation veteran in the Singapore animation industry, Tiny Island worked on the series' story development, character redesigning, scripting and CG production. The blend of colourful sets and characters with witty scripting and good character animation makes for excellent edutainment, aimed at children aged 8 years and below. The theme song for the series also features the beautiful singing voice of international broadway star Lea Salonga, with voice acting and music services provided by Global Content Center in Manila, Philippines.
The stories revolve around the adventures that the lead character (Shelldon) and his friends go through, in their quest to make the world a better and greener place. It is set in a small reef community called Shell Land, a friendly town that welcomes passing travelers like fish, seashells and others, who live on the beach or in the sea. With quirky humor and endearing, unique characters in all shapes and sizes, this animation also deals with universal issues and concerns that viewers can relate to, such as growing up, getting along with family and neighbors and surviving in an ever-changing world.
Saban Entertainment Group entered into a development deal
with Singapore-based Tiny Island Animation:
C21 Media - 7th Oct 2006
http://www.c21media.net/resources/detail.asp?area=79&article=32553
In creating Saban Entertainment Group, Saban and Andryc have also
teamed up with Tiny Island Animation, a Singapore-based animation studio led by
David Kwok, a veteran leader of the Singapore animation industry.
Saban
Entertainment Group will provide development resources to Tiny Island, which
focuses on producing CGI entertainment for international television audiences. A
comedic CGI animated series is currently in development and is expected to make
its debut in 2007.
Explaining the launch of Saban Entertainment Group,
Andryc said: "In today's new media environment, we plan to capitalise on
cutting-edge interactive technologies to engage the youth market. Our audience
will discover and experience unique characters and story content through the
media outlet they prefer, be it broadcast, cable, VoD, broadband/internet,
direct-to-home-video, videogames or mobile devices."
The new venture
will focus on identifying and creating unique, original intellectual properties
and brands capable of being distributed across numerous multi-media platforms
and connecting with audiences across a variety of entertainment genres, with a
particular focus on new media.
About
Saban Capital Group, Inc.
Saban Capital Group, Inc.
("SCG") is a private investment firm
specializing in the media, entertainment and communications industries. Based in
Los Angeles, SCG was established in
2001 by Haim Saban, founder of Fox Family Worldwide, a global television
broadcasting, production, distribution and merchandising company owned in
partnership with The News Corporation until its sale to The Walt Disney Company
in October 2001. SCG makes both
controlling and minority investments in public and private companies, and adds
strategic value from both a financing and operating perspective through its
established relationships and industry operating experience. In addition, SCG
owns and operates an independent music-publishing company, Saban Music Group.
Other sources
Hollywood Reporter -
3rd Oct, 2006
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003190530
As part of the new virtual studio, Saban Entertainment Group also
has struck a development deal with Tiny Island Animation, a Singapore-based
studio led by animation veteran David Kwok that focuses on producing
computer-generated content for international TV audiences. Saban Entertainment
Group said it will provide development resources to Tiny Island, with a comedic
CGI-animated series already in development. It is expected to debut next
year.
AWN - - 3rd Oct,
2006
http://news.awn.com/index.php?ltype=cat&category1=MIPCOM&newsitem_no=18086
The Saban Entertainment Group venture also has inked an agreement
to work with Singapore-based animation studio Tiny Island Animation to develop
computer-generated projects.
Animation
Magazine - 4th October, 2006
http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/5980
As part of its virtual studio initiative, Saban Entertainment
Group has also entered into a development deal with Singapore-based Tiny Island
Animation, led by Singapore animation industry veteran David Kwok. SEG will
provide development resources as the two entities develop an unnamed comedic
CG-animated series that is scheduled to make its debut in
2007.