Kids
Sky to launch linear kids channel, announces originals
European pay-TV giant Sky is launching a 24-hour ad-free Sky Kids channel in February 2023,…
NBCU’s DreamWorks launches in France on SFR
NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer has launched 24-hour kids and family channel DreamWorks for the…
ABC Australia & Canada’s CBC renew co-development deal, prep animated shows
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and CBC/Radio-Canada have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding co-development deal…
US toyco MGA Entertainment forms content division, acquires Australia’s Pixel Animation
LA-based toy company MGA Entertainment has entered the content business by launching a new production…
TikTok, Sky, Banijay, Roku & STARZPLAY among Media & Entertainment Leaders Summit line-up
TikTok, Roku, Banijay, Sky Studios and STARZPLAY are among companies preparing to take part at…
Nickelodeon sets one-hour ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ crossover special
Nickelodeon in the US has ordered the first-ever crossover special for its hit animated SpongeBob…
Disney plans job cuts & hiring freeze to deliver streaming profits
Job cuts are expected at Disney as the media giant has begun a hiring freeze…
Viaplay rejigs organisational model & strikes Pickbox deal to expand Europe offer
Nordic streamer Viaplay has rejigged its operational model and revealed an agreement with Pickbox Now…
Thunderbird hits out at Voss Capital for ‘misleading claims’ as battle over company grows
Canada’s Thunderbird Entertainment Group has hit out at “false and misleading claims” that stakeholder Voss…
Amazon Studios rejigs content team for SVOD, AVOD & FAST pipelines
Amazon Studios has restructured its US & global TV creative development team under head of…