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Huhu Studios
Huhu Studios was an animation studio based in Warkworth, New Zealand. History Huhu Studios was founded in 1996 by Trevor Yaxley as a boutique animation studio for small-scale TV series' and straight-to-DVD projects. Since its inception Huhu Studios had upscaled its NZ operation while also expanding into China with two studios based in Beijing. Most recently Huhu Studios had focussed on international co-productions. In 2022, Director Trevor Yaxley stated that the studio had closed because of pressures related to the COVID 19 pandemic. Although the initial intention was to mothball the studio and reopen, the length of the pandemic hindered this. At its height, the company was employing around 100 staff. Films Huhu Studios has produced multiple animated shows and films, including: *''VeggieTales'' (2009-2015) *'' Buzz and Poppy'' *''Turbo Dogs'' *'' Sindbad & the 7 Galaxies'' *''The Ten Commandments'' *'' Fifty the Tractor'' *'' Life at the Pond'' *''Hermie and Friends ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warkworth, New Zealand
Warkworth (Māori: ''Mahurangi'') is a town on the Northland Peninsula in the upper North Island of New Zealand. It is in the northern part of the Auckland Region. It is located on State Highway 1, north of Auckland and south of Whangārei, and is at the head of Mahurangi Harbour. The Warkworth district is known as the ''Kowhai Coast'', named after the native kōwhai tree, and the town's annual Kowhai Festival is one of the largest community festivals in the country, running for around a week in spring. New Zealand's main satellite communications ground station is located south of Warkworth. From 2018 Warkworth is served by hourly buses to Hibiscus Coast Station and less frequent buses to Snells Beach, Algies Bay, Matakana, Omaha and Point Wells. InterCity buses run through Warkworth from Auckland to Kerikeri and Mahu City Express twice a day to Auckland. Warkworth Museum, a local museum showcasing local history, opened in 1979. Geography Warkworth is located on the Mahur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |