Funko admits it’s at risk of shutting down
The collectibles manufacturer exploded in popularity just a few years ago. So how did it all unravel so quickly?
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Paris & Pups‘ “superpower” may be its understanding of ADHD
The show's producers say consulting with nonprofit Understood.org on a nuanced representation of the disorder on screen helped make the show a hit.
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DEALS: Stranger Things is getting a Transformers toy
How ACTF kept kids content alive in Australia this past year
The org's annual report breaks down all the upcoming and completed projects that got funding in 2024/2025.
What to know about the 3 new classic playthings in the Toy Hall of Fame
This year's inductees include two old-school Hasbro board games and every kid's favorite gooey compound.
Sony Pictures TV locks in an overall deal with Kelvin Yu
The Bob's Burgers writer and creator of American Born Chinese will develop comedies, dramas and animated series for the studio.
The UK’s ITV might sell its TV biz to Sky
Parent company Comcast is in preliminary talks to negotiate a US$2.1-billion purchase, which would include the ITVX streaming platform and its kids hub.
VOTE: Did Canadian or Australian producers have the best week in the biz?
Dek: What about Story Kitchen? A Productions? Jules Borkent? You decide who wins Kidscreen’s next Gold Star.
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DEALS: Molang and Smileys team up for first co-branded merchandise
Nostalgia meets high fashion as the Care Bears go luxury
Now that the IP’s fans are in their 40s, Cloudco and PGS Entertainment are hunting for partners to deliver high-end merchandise and impactful experiences.
PEOPLE: Le Petit Prince wants to grow with new CEO Sophie Kopaczynski
Also, Chiara Mologni will head up channel strategy for Rainbow Group, and Mel Humberstone-Garley is on board to oversee brands at Larkshead Licensing.
Animotion Media to build a new content hub in Abu Dhabi
The studio will serve the MENA region with content, services and international distribution.
Podcast publisher Lemonada expands into kids & family
EXCLUSIVE: The company has a plan to tailor ads to young listeners and their parents through new partnerships with Brains On Universe and Story Pirates.
Superman lifts up WBD’s studios revenue by 24% in Q3
However, a 23% decline in linear TV revenue offset this growth. But hey, more Gremlins are on the way!
Sonic movies’ producer to turn Roblox’s biggest hit into a film
Story Kitchen is sowing the seeds of a big-screen expansion for the record-busting family-friendly game Grow a Garden.
Good news, everybody! KPop Demon Hunters is coming back…
…but not until 2029. And you can be sure that next time, the toys will be ready and waiting.
DEALS: Jakks renews its global toy agreement with Disney
Plus, educational platform Learn360 has added Ben's World to its content catalogue, and Cineplex and The Lumistella Company are hosting Elf on the Shelf film screenings in Canada.
Canada’s kids producers cheer the new federal budget
Mark Carney's Liberal government has unveiled generous allocations for the country's screen sector—and the kids industry is optimistic it will get a piece.
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