The Jim Henson Co. is investigating the idea of setting up an animation studio in the emerging media hub of Tianjin, China.
The puppet shop signed a memo of understanding on the joint venture with Nine Eyes Stone Animation Prods. during the first Intl. Comic and Animation Convention (ICAC) in Beijing, which wrapped on Sunday. Other partners on the project include Tianjin Dream Land Animation Creative and Tianjin Hi-Tech Investment Guarantee.
Henson also signed a memo of understanding with Beijing’s Time Horizon Intl. Culture Co. to develop and produce a film and TV series based on the Chinese fable of Snow Mountain.
“It is a story that they are looking to The Jim Henson Co. to help them bring to the rest of the world,” a Henson spokesperson said. “Definitive terms of the agreement are being negotiated.”
The Jim Henson Co. is investigating the idea of setting up an animation studio in the emerging media hub of Tianjin, China.
The puppet shop signed a memo of understanding on the joint venture with Nine Eyes Stone Animation Prods. during the first Intl. Comic and Animation Convention (ICAC) in Beijing, which wrapped on Sunday. Other partners on the project include Tianjin Dream Land Animation Creative and Tianjin Hi-Tech Investment Guarantee.
Henson also signed a memo of understanding with Beijing’s Time Horizon Intl. Culture Co. to develop and produce a film and TV series based on the Chinese fable of Snow Mountain.
“It is a story that they are looking to The Jim Henson Co. to help them bring to the rest of the world,” a Henson spokesperson said. “Definitive terms of the agreement are being negotiated.”