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How kids creators are making YouTube work again
FEATURE: Five years after the platform's monetization model for kids content fundamentally changed, creators are building new paths to revenue and reach.
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PEOPLE: Carmen Flores will drive digital growth for Build-A-Bear
Roye Okupe’s Afro-Anime universe
Q&A: The Iyanu creator on helping kids see themselves in African characters, and how he's putting a Nigerian spin on his growing slate of projects.
Netflix acquires Victorious sequel series Hollywood Arts
The Paramount series about an inspiring substitute arts teacher will debut on the streamer in 2026.
Sky Original Film is moving away from development
The industry’s crystal ball predicts Wicked: For Good will win the Q4 box office
Avatar: Fire & Ash and Zootopia 2 are also expected to stand out in what’s looking like a strong season for theaters, thanks to kids films.
Shoppers to rein in spending this holiday season
VOTE: Did Mattel, Hasbro or Netflix have the best week in the kids biz?
MLB family activations are knocking it out of the park
FEATURE: With the World Series starting tonight, here's how kids brands are finding new ways to score with fans on and off the field.
Wizards of the Coast drives Hasbro’s Q3 bump
Despite CP declines, total revenue was up 8%, thanks to Magic: The Gathering and licensed digital gaming growth.
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Stranger Things is coming to theaters. What will win the holiday season box office?
POLL: From SpongeBob to Zootopia, it's going to be a stacked Q4. Tell us which you think will hit the hardest.
DEALS: Joe Brumm teams with Halfbrick to write Bluey’s next game
It's also a great week for cats, with Coolabi and Indie Sales making a push for their respective feline-focused projects.
The BBC re-ups Hey Duggee for three seasons
Parrot Analytics’ DEMAND360 turns real-time data into brand strategy
FEATURE: Kidcos say the software clarifies complex audience behavior and gives granular insight into regional viewership.
The Mitchells vs. the Machines 2 is coming, and more relevant than ever
Netflix will release a sequel to Sony Pictures Animation's hit about a family fighting AI trying to take over the world.
Noggin acquires Hello Wonder to get into kid-safe AI
The gaming platform says the chatbot will be able to help young users discover new interests.
Alphas are yearning for old-school entertainment
FEATURE: It's not just Millennials who want to enjoy 30-year-old shows anymore. Adam Woodgate explores how kids are finding these golden oldies, and how IP owners can feed their nostalgia.
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