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WildBrain signs on as global distributor for Tencent’s Pet Hotel

Andrea Hernandez — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:47:40 +0000

Chinese animation studios Miaow's House and GZ Art-land are co-producers on the animated series, which WildBrain will pitch at MIPJunior and MIPCOM.

Domenic Bettini joins Playview Brands as its first business development director

Ryan Tuchow — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:25:18 +0000

The former Hasbro and Spin Master manager is tasked with finding new ways to monetize the toy manufacturer’s brands.

TelevisaUnivision to manage Sunny Bunnies merch in Mexico

Ryan Tuchow — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:18:08 +0000

Media I.M Incorporated has brokered a three-year licensing deal with the broadcaster's consumer products team for the preschool animated series.

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Kidscreen Staff — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:05:10 +0000

Momonsters travels the globe with broadcast deals

Sadhana Bharanidharan — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:30:42 +0000

With a TV movie premiering later this year and a third season due in 2024, the series has attracted new broadcasters in Singapore, Iceland and Poland.

Brazil’s SBT picks up ZAG’s Ghostforce

Andrea Hernandez — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:30:27 +0000

The series has already made a splash in the country, with a Discovery Kids launch and a handful of licensing partners.

Disney heats up Frozen with a new podcast

Ryan Tuchow — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:15:35 +0000

Disney Publishing Worldwide, ABC Audio and Walt Disney Animation Studios are teaming up for Frozen: Forces of Nature.

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Kidscreen Staff — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:59:30 +0000

BBC re-ups Waterloo Road for two more seasons

Sadhana Bharanidharan — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:21:12 +0000

The public broadcaster has issued a rare double-season order for the teen drama, which was revived eight years after its original run ended in 2015.

Moose Toys to launch its first line of Trolls collectibles

Andrea Hernandez — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:05:12 +0000

More than 100 tiny trolls are heading to US stores ahead of the upcoming theatrical release of DreamWorks Animation's Trolls Band Together.