News 2025

And Action! – Production of Maurice 2 has begun

And Action! – Production of Maurice 2 has begun

Following the huge box office success of “The Amazing Maurice” in 2022, based on the best-selling novel by Terry Pratchett, production on the sequel, “The Amazing Maurice – The Waters of Life” has now begun

We look forward to seeing our protagonists back on the big screen soon!

MBB introduces committee: Emely Christians represents the Production and Financing section

MBB introduces committee: Emely Christians represents the Production and Financing section

Starting with the next funding round, industry experts will decide on applications in the areas of development and production for film funding and new media funding. A five-member rotating committee, of which Emely Christians is a member of the Production/Financing section, will decide film funding at each meeting.

The first funding meeting with the committee will take place in January 2026.

Irish Animation Awards: “Niko - Beyond the Northern Lights” wins twice

Irish Animation Awards: “Niko - Beyond the Northern Lights” wins twice

“Niko - Beyond the Northern Lights” wins in two categories at the Irish Animation Awards. The third part of our Niko trilogy, produced in collaboration with Irish Moetion Filme, received awards in the categories “Best Feature Film or Special” and “Best Sound Design.”

We are delighted about these awards and would like to thank everyone involved who put so much effort into making this project a reality!

Emely Christians joins the German Film Academy's Executive Board

Emely Christians joins the German Film Academy's Executive Board

During this year's General Assembly at the Berlinale, Dirk Beinhold and Emely Christians were announced as new members of the Executive Board for the Animation Section of the German Film Academy.

A big thank you to all Academy members for their trust and support!

Niko - Beyond the Northern Lights nominated for Jussi Awards

Niko - Beyond the Northern Lights nominated for Jussi Awards

Good news: "Niko - Beyond the Northern Lights" is nominated for two Jussi Awards 2025 in the categories 'FILM OF THE YEAR' and 'VISUAL EFFECTS'.

A huge congratulations to the entire team! All fingers crossed.

The awards ceremony will be held on March 21st, 2025 in Helsinki.

 

 

The Amazing Maurice second place at the international Box Office

The Amazing Maurice second place at the international Box Office

The Amazing Maurice is in 2nd place of all European films with the best box office results worldwide in 2023.
We are delighted with this confirmation that animated films reach a large audience worldwide and inspire so many viewers.

Thanks also to the entire team who made this success possible!

 

German Box Office hit Niko - Beyond the Northern Lights

German Box Office hit Niko - Beyond the Northern Lights

It's a great joy for us to know that more than 700.000 big and small viewers in Germany have watched "Niko - Reise zu den Polarlichtern" (Niko - Beyond the Northern Lights) this winter in cinema!