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RUSSIAN ANIMATION
THE LATEST HITS OF RUSSIAN ANIMATION AT ATF ONLINE + By Rossella Arena Russian animation is having growing global success. At ATF Online+ several Russian animation studios and media holdings presented their latest projects.
co-production of three other animated projects: the brand-new Amazing Cafe about the magical adventures of a little girl called Agatha; the sitcom Tweetville; and the musical series Boo the Cat and the Good Boy.
Russian animation is becoming more popular globally due to its high quality and exciting stories that have captured the hearts of children around the world. In recent years, animation has become the most popular genre of all Russian films released abroad, accounting for around 35-40% of the total box office.
It is particularly popular in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Many Russian animation studios and media holdings showcased their latest properties at the Asia TV Forum and Market - ATF Online +. Parovoz Animation presented the сomedy and adventure series Spaceport, set in the far future and populated by various species of living beings. The main characters are three outsiders: a human boy, a large alien, and a gruff robot. They spend their time in the intergalactic spaceport, facing constant misadventures and selling healthy fast food. They make common human mistakes, which viewers can relate to, and then deal with the consequences during the episode. The series is still at a development stage, and the company is seeking co-production opportunities. Parovoz Animation is also looking for international partners for the
Among the latest series from Wizart Animation is Backpack, which will be released in 2021. The show is about the adventures of Grisha, a four-year-old child, and her backpack inhabited by various characters: a piece of chalk, a sock, and a robot. Another project from the studio is the comedy series Tin’s Firebots, about a team of firefighting robots and their adventures. Both projects are open to coproduction. The company also presented the animated series The Snow Queen: Keepers of Wonders, a spin-off of the world-famous franchise; as well as: The Snow Queen: Mirrorlands; Sheep and Wizart Animation
