Gaumont to Produce Laurel & Hardy Animated Series
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Posted February 20, 2015 05:38 PM by Webmaster
Gaumont Animation has acquired the animation rights to the Laurel & Hardy filmography from Larry Harmon Pictures Corporation and plans to produce and distribute 78 episodes of a new 2D animated series.
Following the official announcement, Pierre Belaïsch, Gaumont Animation's managing director, said: "Laurel & Hardy are without a doubt two of the worlds' best-known icons. To be given the opportunity to re-launch this unique iconic property has been a dream of mine for many years. We want to bring the world a totally new series with an updated look, design and feel while maintaining the slapstick humor that made this twosome world famous."
Following the official announcement, Pierre Belaïsch, Gaumont Animation's managing director, said: "Laurel & Hardy are without a doubt two of the worlds' best-known icons. To be given the opportunity to re-launch this unique iconic property has been a dream of mine for many years. We want to bring the world a totally new series with an updated look, design and feel while maintaining the slapstick humor that made this twosome world famous."