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Kids
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ViacomCBS names former VIMN exec as marketing & communications chief
Newly minted US media giant ViacomCBS has bolstered its board with the appointment of Julia…
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DHX names ex-Marvel chief as CEO to replace Michael Donovan
Peanuts and Teletubbies owner DHX Media has named former Marvel executive Eric Ellenbogen as its…
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Kids round-up: Nelvana names president as Scott Dyer retires; Nick orders Christmas competition show; UYoung’s China deals
Nelvana names president as Scott Dyer retires Children’s producer and distributor Nelvana has appointed one…
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Hasbro buys eOne in shock $4bn all-cash deal
My Little Pony owner Hasbro has acquired indie studio Entertainment One (eOne) in a surprise…
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Kids bulletin: Cinekids selects in-development slate; DQE’s ‘Psammy Show’ heads to China
Cinekid has selected a slate of in-development projects for the October festival. Around 19 children’s…
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Viacom acquires ‘Garfield’ in major IP coup
Viacom has scored a major coup in its acquisition of Garfield IP. The deal…
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Kids round-up: DHX, CBBC take to ‘Springboard’; Hoho strikes Bomanbridge deal; Cumberbatch boards C4’s ‘Tiger Who Came To Tea’
Canada’s Family Channel, CBBC take to Springboard DHX Television’s Family Channel in Canada and CBBC…
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Kids round-up: UK remake of Israeli craft show, Nick appoints for pre-school
CBBC remakes Israeli kids craft format UK children’s channel CBBC has ordered an adaptation of…
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TBI opens submissions for MIPCOM Hot Picks
It’s that time of year again. TBI is now accepting submissions for our upcoming MIPCOM…
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Kids round-up: ‘Fox & Hare’ go global, ‘Horrid Henry’ heads to UK cinemas, ‘Dinosaur Train’ steams across Europe
Fox & Hare travels to Denmark, Hong Kong, France DR in Denmark, RTHK in Hong…
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Disney’s global content sales chief Janice Marinelli steps down
Disney’s president of global content sales and distribution Janice Marinelli (pictured), who has been with…
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Kids bulletin: Wildbrain takes on Headstart’s BFF’s, Hulu extends Holly Hobbie, DHX-CMF kids fund launched
Wildbrain works on Headstart’s Best Furry Friends Digital-focused outfit WildBrain has been appointed by Headstart…
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Netflix to adapt video game Cuphead as TV animation
Netflix has ordered an animated show featuring characters from hit platform game Cuphead after striking…
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Studio 100 appoints Disney, YouTube alum as CEO
Former YouTube and Disney executive Martin Krieger is returning to German children’s firm Studio 100…
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Netflix adopts ‘surprise drop’ strategy for docs, reality
Netflix is adopting a “surprise drop” strategy for its documentary and reality programming to compete…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Xilam appoints Amuse exec for digital
Xilam Animation in France has appointed an executive from Millimages subsidiary Amuse as its head…
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Disney+ lifts lid on animated offerings
Disney has lifted the lid on kids programming heading to its forthcoming streaming platform, including…
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Nickelodeon launches animated shorts programme
Viacom-owned Nickelodeon has launched an animated short programme. The ‘Intergalactic Shorts’ programme is led by…
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Puech leaves Planet Nemo for Something Big
The president of Planet Nemo Animation Frédéric Puech is stepping down from the company he…
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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…
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Kids bulletin: APC Kids goes ‘Galactic’; Rainbow’s ’44 Cats’ readies US debut
APC Kids picks up Gulli’s ‘Galactic Agency’ APC Kids – the children’s entertainment arm of…
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Animated series ‘Flying Animals’ sold to Janson Media
Animation and family entertainment distributor Media I.M. has licensed its social-purpose animated Flying Animals franchise…
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Kids bulletin: WildBrain hires Disney exec; France Télévisions buys ‘Claude’
WildBrain appoints former Disney exec as strategy and innovation director Digital kids’ network and studio…
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Ameba TV scores 59-title package from Nelvana
Streaming service Ameba TV has struck a deal with Corus Entertainment’s children’s producer-distributor Nelvana for…
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Guru Studios hires Gusto’s Caplan as director of int’l sales
Paw Patrol animation firm Guru Studios has hired Gusto Worldwide Media exec Corey Caplan (pictured, right) as…
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Kids bulletin: TVOkids commissions Bristow, Splash scores with R. L. Stine
TVOkids commissions Bristow Global Media for ‘Backyard Beats’ Canada’s TVOkids has commissioned Toronto-based producer Bristow…