Huhu Studios liquidator: covid caused a 'financial disaster’

Huhu Studios liquidator: covid caused a 'financial disaster’
Trevor Yaxley. (Image: NZME)
Riley Kennedy
Well-known animation filmmaker Huhu Studios has ended up in liquidation with the pandemic creating a “financial disaster” for the company.The Auckland-based company, which had studios in China, produced “positive-value” animated film and television products aimed at children.As well as producing its own products, it also produced content for third parties.While its cornerstone shareholder is a Singapore-based holding company, it was founded by Trevor Yaxley – who was a director.Yaxley, through Tanley Limited &ndash...

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