Turner Broadcasting Systems Arabia (TBS Arabia) will launch a new Cartoon Network animation development studio, Cartoon Network Studios Arabia, as part of a new agreement signed with twofour54 Abu Dhabi. Last year, the Cartoon Network Animation Academy was launched in collaboration with twofour54; to provide training in 2D animation. The newly announced studio is aimed at supporting local talent from across […]
Turner Broadcasting Systems Arabia (TBS Arabia) will launch a new Cartoon Network animation development studio, Cartoon Network Studios Arabia, as part of a new agreement signed with twofour54 Abu Dhabi. Last year, the Cartoon Network Animation Academy was launched in collaboration with twofour54; to provide training in 2D animation.The newly announced studio is aimed at supporting local talent from across the Middle East, and from its academy. The initiatives are aimed at developing new productions and distributing the final product to local and international markets.
Graduates from the academy will be offered internships at The Cartoon Network animation development studio, where they will be guided by established professionals.
Speaking about the new launch, Michael Carrington, general manager of Cartoon Network Studios Arabia said: It has always been our goal for Cartoon Network Arabic to produce local content in collaboration with local people that can be enjoyed all over the region but that might also have the potential to enthrall our various global audiences.
