Head of TV Miles Bullough tells Radio 4 there is a crisis in the UK's TV animation industry.
Egmont has unveiled a new interactive story book app.
Two half hour programmes to be delivered in October.
Toy firm will now produce scooters, ride-ons and playballs for pre-school property, Timmy Time.
Timmy Time, Horrible Histories, Cbeebies, Up and Penguins of Madagascar among winners.
Peppa Pig, Ben & Holly, ZingZillas, Spongebob, Timmy Time and Big & Small all up for accolades.
Exclusive all-rights deal for duo signed with U'young Media.
Playhouse Disney to broadcast pre-school hit from September 13th.
Special 'buy one get one free' promotion heralds arrival of new pre-school DVD label in September.
Titan adds to pre-school portfolio with dedicated magazine based on Aardman property.
Aardman pre-school character to front national campaign from April, reaching over 20m UK households.
Character becomes ambassador for Pre-school Learning Alliance.
Raft of new licensing partners secured for pre-school property; gift deals done for other brands.
Timmy Time and Shaun the Sheep get dedicated microsites.
The new series is slated to start shooting from June 2010
Aardman pre-school show gets key terrestrial slot from September 7th.
Exclusive packages available from licensees as brand approaches its 20th birthday this November.
First venture into pre-school arena gets off to a flying start on Cbeebies; more licensees signed.
New partners sign up following successful UK launch.
Firm becomes master toy in US and Canada for pre-school show and Shaun the Sheep.