(8 February 2008 3:25 pm)

MUMBAI: MyToons.com announced that it has inked a deal with video site YouTube to showcase the creative work of thousands of animators on the new MyToons branded YouTube channel.

MyToons.com provides a global platform for animators to design and share their original animated videos, cartoons, and other content with animators and animation enthusiasts throughout the world.

"We have thousands of animators utilizing our free upload and streaming system to broadcast their work to the world," said Paul Ford, co-founder and president MyToons.com.

"Our new channel with YouTube provides tremendous new exposure for our artists and enhances our ability to extend the MyToons brand, as well as to reach a broader consumer base with which to share high quality original animations," added Ford.

MyToons.com, dedicated to "everything animated," offers both professional and amateur animators a platform to reach a world-wide web of talented animators, industry specialists and fans alike.

"YouTube is an important step on the road to much wider distribution for MyToons and our animation community members," said Ford. "We're always focused on providing additional enhancements to give our animators even greater exposure."

MyToons further supports the animation community through contests and events, as well as sponsorships.