Arriving on the global market at what feels like a particularly resonant time, this 6 x 8-minute animated series tackles issues of war and displacement in a way that is suitable and informative for audiences aged 6-9. It follows the story of the titular Dounia, a young Syrian girl who is forced to flee her […]
Netflix & Moonbug expand kids franchises Netflix and US-UK kids content company Moonbug Entertainment are working an new animated preschool series and specials based on the CoComelon and Little Baby Bum franchises. The shows, which will debut starting in 2022, will include 4 x 60-minute new nursery rhyme compilations and three seasons (24 x 7-minutes) […]
Flame to sell Attenborough’s Life In Colour globally Australia’s Flame Distribution has taken global sales rights outside of the UK to three-part natural history docuseries Life in Colour With David Attenborough. The show, from Humble Bee Films and SeaLight Pictures, uses ground-breaking technology to reveal how animals use colour, with Attenborough travelling to locations including the […]
Gaumont makes family team leadership hires French studio Gaumont is bolstering its commitment to its global animation and family output with two new hires – Karen Vermeulen as SVP of global co-production financing and business development and Cyril Le Pesant as the new head of animation and family at Gaumont Animation. Vermeulen will join in […]
Canada’s CBC picks up Cineflix docs Canadian pubcaster CBC has picked up six factual titles for its streaming service CBC Gem, following a deal with distributors Cineflix Rights. Warrior Women With Lupita Nyong’o is a 1 x 60-minute documentary from London-based Sandstone Global Productions, originally for Channel 4 in the UK. It follows the Oscar-winning star […]
Canadian public broadcaster CBC is betting on scripted production and fact ent juggernaut Battle Of The Blades as it launches a charm offensive for advertisers. CBC’s Upfront presentation in Toronto on Wednesday (29 May) was the first for new president Catherine Tait (pictured, below), who joined the public broadcaster last July, as well as Barbara […]
