'Gnomeo' shop Arc nabs 'Thomas' series

Arc Productions, the visual effects and animation studio behind "Gnomeo and Juliet," has signed on as animation studio for Hit Entertainment's CG-animated kid television series "Thomas & Pals," marking the toon shop's first global TV serial. "Thomas & Pals" presently airs in 185 areas, with 16 series produced for your brand up to now. "We are proud being entrusted while using stellar assignment of animating the highly regarded as as and loved 'Thomas & Friends' TV series," mentioned Arc COO Rob Youthful. "You'll find effective brands, together with a few become franchises. Then you need people precious handful of that rise to legendary stature." Toronto-based Arc provides you with animation for individuals 11-minute cases of the arrival series, additionally to some one-hour "Thomas & Pals" special feature. The completely new episodes are likely to air Fall 2013. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com