Team Thumb Buddies Grows - BAFTA Award Winners Join Forces
- NewswireToday 01/10/2010
DeCouto Group International's campaign to promote safety and encourage positive change for kids continues to gain momentum as highly acclaimed artists join team.
DeCouto Group International is proud to announce that BAFTA award winners world renowned author, screenwriter and crime writer Lin Anderson and director, writer and producer Damian Wood will be working together on the Thumb Buddies project.
This highly talented team was cultivated and brought together by WOW Digital Media's managing director, Darren Ali. Lin Anderson, Damian Wood and WOW Digital Media have worked together previously to produce the film RIVER CHILD which won numerous prestigious awards.
WOW Digital Media was already partnered with DeCouto Group International to produce a variety of projects including a 3D CGI animation.
"These talented and experienced individuals will add a very distinct and creative dimension to the development of the project" said founder Paul DeCouto.
"Their involvement is a testament to the emerging need to bring about more positive influences for children on a global scale. It's about collective vision and this team understands what the Thumb Buddies (Thumb Buddies.com) stand for" said Paul DeCouto.
"The Thumb Buddies are here to help make a difference! And with the calibre of this team - this is going to be an exciting undertaking" indicated Paul DeCouto.
From everyone involved with the Thumb Buddies - we are proud to work with Lin Anderson and Damian Wood on this very special project.
DeCouto Group International is dedicated to the creation, design and development of concepts that help to protect children and make a positive impact all over this great planet.
http://wowdigitalmedia.blogspot.com/2009/10/world-renowned-author-screenwriter-and.html
Thumb Buddies Come To Life
We invite you to watch the 3D CGI animated development of the Thumb Buddies produced by our partners WOW Digital Media.
This is the initial structuring and creation of each character as they come to life on screen in full 3D.
Each character possesses it’s own unique personality. This is Shaker taking a spin.
The Thumb Buddies will be involved in a variety of projects ranging from a mini series to a full feature production.
Newly Appointed Director For North American Division
- 01/11/10
We are pleased to announce and welcome Tom McIlwaine to our management team.
Tom has a wealth of experience in Project management and Human Resources, providing direction to such organizations as Bell Canada in Toronto, West Corporation in Omaha, Nebraska and Parkway Alliance in British Columbia, Canada.
Tom’s business experience combined with his shared passion for the Thumb Buddies and commitment to providing a safer environment for our children has led him to be actively involved in fund raising to assist in locating missing children as well as become a proud member of Bullying.org.
It is with considerable enthusiasm that Tom has decided to join DGI as their Director for the North American Division.
DeCouto Group And WOW Digital Media Team Up For Kids
- NewswireToday 05/26/09
“For quite some time, the idea of producing a Thumb Buddies animation has been a distinct reality. It’s been part of our long term plans for a number of years” indicated founder Paul DeCouto.
“It’s not just about producing a great animation. It’s also about bringing the Thumb Buddies to a new plateau. One in which they project what they’re all about - positive role models” said Paul DeCouto.
“We have always been confident that this objective would become a reality. When you have so many people supporting what you’re doing - it’s only a matter of time before it comes to life” said Paul DeCouto.
Recently, business associate and friend Rhodri Jones, managing director of Appointment Makers UK referred Paul DeCouto to the highly talented award winning WOW Digital Media.
BAFTA award winning WOW Digital Media brings a huge wealth of talent giving them an edge that is rare to find in any creative company. Their team has produced visual effects for Bond, Harry Potter and many other major movies and have developed music productions for such talent as A Man Called Adam, Christina Aguilera, Fat Boy Slim, Whitney Houston, Minnie Ripperton, Nina, Simone, Alicia Keys, Sugarbabes, Fug, The Jungle Brothers, Pharrell Wiliams and much more.
Following a series of communications surrounding the prospect of partnering to develop and create several productions for the Thumb Buddies, an agreement was reached.
WOW Digital Media and DeCouto Group have officially teamed up to produce a variety of Thumb Buddies projects which will be released over the coming months. These projects follow the recent launch of the Thumb Buddies Street Smart Game.
The two parties came together because they share the same vision - that more positive and educational influences need to be created for kids. The Thumb Buddies are not only unique but they possess all the right ingredients to do just that!
Planned projects will include education packs for schools, workshops, an animation series and much, much more!
“We are proud and excited to work with such a talented and inspiring team like WOW Digital Media” said Paul DeCouto.
Future announcements will be made in line with the development and roll out of projects.
http://wowdigitalmedia.blogspot.com/2009/10/wow-digital-media-and-decouto-group.html
Winning Combination - 20/05/09
Over one year ago, a winning combination was created.
The DeCouto family was actively searching for a manufacturer to produce the Thumb Buddies Street Smart Game that they had been developing.
They were approached by Mr Dannis Hu of Ningbo Royalwill Board Game & Gifts Co. Ltd. in Ningbo China. Ningbo Royalwill is a manufacturing leader in board game and gift products.
After extensive communication, a manufacturing agreement between the DeCouto family and Ningbo Royalwill was reached.
Mr Dannis Hu and his company shared not only the vision but the importance of this game. During the course of the year, Ningbo Royalwill demonstrated their commitment by investing their time, energy and creative involvement at every stage. They are truly first class!
The result - an invaluable learning game that will make an impact on a global scale.
The DeCouto family is proud to be associated with Mr Dannis Hu and Ningbo Royalwill.
Thumb Buddies Remember
They say that the window to the soul is in one’s eyes. If this is true then when we look in the eyes of a child we can only see beauty and innocence. How can such innocence be exploited? We pray for a better world where children can live in safety.
To the missing children all over the world and their families, the Thumb Buddies and their creators the DeCouto family remember you. Your beautiful smile will always be in the hearts of those who know and love you. We send all our prayers and good wishes out to you.
May you be reunited with your family and the smile that once lit up their lives be ignited once more.
Little lights that shine
Shine bright, Shine bright
May Angels watch over you
May all the love and well wishes surround you and keep you safe
You will always be in our hearts
Your beauty and innocence will always be remembered
Wherever you are, you are never far from our thoughts
Sleep well little angels
