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(Montreal,
March 26, 2003) - Toon Boom Technologies is proud to announce its
new relationship with Nelvana Limited. Owned by Corus Entertainment
Inc., Nelvana is a leading integrated children's entertainment company
which develops, produces, markets and distributes high quality media
content and related product to children worldwide.
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The collaboration between the two companies entails the development
of made-to-measure software solutions designed specifically to meet
the needs of Nelvana's production workflow. The newly launched USAnimation
OPUS will serve as the base on which specific tools will be customized
to enhance Nelvana's digital animation production capabilities.
In the animation industry, quality, productivity and efficiency
are the main challenges.
"We
are pleased to work with Toon Boom in creating tools that enhance
our digital animation production while continuing Nelvana's commitment
to producing quality programming," said Scott Dyer, Executive Vice
President Production at Nelvana.
Through
its production and distribution business, Nelvana now has a library
of over 2,000 cumulative half-hour animated episodes, including
such well-known television and feature film properties as Franklin,
Medabots, Maurice Sendak's Little Bear,
Babar, Rolie Polie Olie, Maggie
and The Ferocious Beast, Cardcaptors, The
Berenstain Bears and Beyblade.
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About Toon Boom Technologies Inc.
Based
in Montreal, Canada, Toon Boom Technologies Inc. is a world-leading
supplier of 2D animation software for businesses and individuals.
With a presence in more than 50 countries, Toon Boom Technologies
provides a complete suite of high-performance, web-enabled animation
tools and services to creators and producers of 2D animation, including
USAnimation
and Toon Boom Studio.
Founded in 1994, Toon Boom Technologies offers 100% vector-based,
resolution independent and 3D multi-layer software system with multi-format
output to HDTV, Film, DVD, Imax and Macromedia Flash. Toon Boom
Technologies' products supply the 2D animation market with digital
production tools for market-leader studios such as Klasky Csupo,
Warner Bros., DreamWorks, Paramount, Universal, FableVision Studios
and Wild Brain. For additional information, visit Toon Boom on the
Web at www.toonboom.com
Toon
Boom Studio and USAnimation are trademarks of Toon Boom Technologies
Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their
respective owners
About
Nelvana Limited
Nelvana Limited is one of the world's leading international producers
and distributors of children's programming and products. Nelvana
is owned by Corus Entertainment, a Canadian-based media and entertainment
company. Corus is a market leader in both specialty TV and Radio.
The company's other interests include music, television broadcasting
and advertising services. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed
on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) Exchanges. Corus' Web
site can be found at www.corusentertainment.com.
For
More Information, contact: Toon Boom Technologies Inc., Karina
Bessoudo, Tel:514 278 8666 or Email: karina@toonboom.com
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