Kids
Ex-Rovio animation chief Dorra launches new prodco
Former Rovio Entertainment animation boss Nick Dorra has launched his own Helsinki-based production studio. Haruworks…
Most UK kids now reject TV for personal devices – study
For the first time this year the majority of UK children view most video content…
Imira founder exits with Robinson named new CEO
Sergi Reitg, the founder and boss of Spain’s Imira Entertainment, is stepping down after 15…
Eurodata: TV industry increasingly looking abroad for ideas
Of the roughly 9,000 new and recurring TV programmes that aired in 2017, some 46%…
China’s Tencent buys stake in Altered Carbon producer
Chinese online giant Tencent has bought a significant minority stake in US-based producer Skydance Media….
Boat Rocker acquires Fremantle’s kids division
Boat Rocker Media has acquired FremantleMedia’s Kids & Family Entertainment division. The move is effective…
Show of the week: Massive Monster Mayhem
Easily one of the maddest, noisiest and most ambitious children’s series is Massive Monster Mayhem,…
Xilam appoints ex-Gaumont exec to Asia Pacific post
Xilam Animation has appointed ex-Gaumont exec Céline Carenco as its new senior vice president of…
Marvista expands with ex-Cinetel & Fox execs
Marvista Entertainment is looking to growth in 2018 with new senior appointments including Darrell Cross…
9 Story buys Daniel Tiger prodco
Canada’s 9 Story Media Group remains in acquisitive mood – this time round buying the…