Kids
Netflix adopts ‘surprise drop’ strategy for docs, reality
Netflix is adopting a “surprise drop” strategy for its documentary and reality programming to compete…
Japan’s NHK acquires UK kids show ‘The Worst Witch’
Japanese broadcaster NHK has struck a deal with ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE) for UK children’s live-action…
Kids bulletin: Canal+ orders from Dandelooo; BBC adapts Enid Blyton; C5 doubles kids’ spending
France’s Canal+ orders Dandelooo animation French pay TV operator Canal+ has ordered a serialised children’s…
Toonz rejig sees Robinson step down at Imira
India’s Toonz Media Group has rejigged the senior management team at its Spanish children’s outfit…
Kids bulletin: Shaftesbury grows kids team; CCTV scoops UYoung slate
Shaftesbury grows kids and family portfolio with McCann appointment Canada’s Shaftesbury has hired veteran producer…
Xilam appoints Amuse exec for digital
Xilam Animation in France has appointed an executive from Millimages subsidiary Amuse as its head…
Disney+ lifts lid on animated offerings
Disney has lifted the lid on kids programming heading to its forthcoming streaming platform, including…
Nickelodeon launches animated shorts programme
Viacom-owned Nickelodeon has launched an animated short programme. The ‘Intergalactic Shorts’ programme is led by…
Puech leaves Planet Nemo for Something Big
The president of Planet Nemo Animation Frédéric Puech is stepping down from the company he…
Kids bulletin: Gaumont appoints UK-based VP; Discovery buys ‘Pirata’
Gaumont appoints Arumugam as Kids UK-based VP Gaumont has appointed Courtney Arumugam to the position…