One of my animation heros, Oliver Postgate has died aged 83. He was the creator of charming animations such as Bagpuss, Ivor the Engine and Noggin the Nog and an inspiration to us all.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7772620.stm
The company behind Purple Ronnie, Coolabi has bought out Licensing by Design who are the current licensee of the marketting and merchandising rights for Bagpuss, The Clangers and Ivor the Engine animations origionally made by Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate.
Coolabi said Bagpuss in particular had "significant potential" for development and intends to extend the current license beyond 2013. This move extends their current catalogue which also includes Sir Gadabout, King Arthur’s Disasters, The Worst Witch and Fungus The Bogeyman.
