DEALS: Studio 100 International scores pre-sales for soccer series Louca
And Epic Story Media Distribution has signed on to sell the upcoming Ormhildur the Brave series worldwide, already attracting several Nordic broadcasters.
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Amazon Kids+ greenlights Jim Henson’s Monster Dance
EXCLUSIVE: John Tartaglia and Russell Hicks created this CG-animated shorts series, which aims to get kids moving.
Will Limestone or Banijay win Kidscreen’s Gold Star?
What about Silly Crocodile creator Cory Williams? Or partners Karrot/Kavaleer and 9 Story/Scholastic? Vote for who had the best week in the kids biz!
Cool New Shows: MIPCOM Edition
Exciting projects from Sinking Ship Entertainment, Xilam Animation, Turnip + Duck and more are heading to the market next week.
Banijay Kids & Family preps a digital-first original
PEOPLE: Ronnie Frankowski named CEO of Moose Toys
Plus, Gráinne McAleer moves up at RTÉ, and former Nick LatAm programming exec Tatiana Rodriguez joins streamer ViX.
Sky Kids director Lucy Murphy is stepping down
Commissioning editor Ian France will move into a new head of Sky Kids content role as the broadcaster shifts away from commissioning.
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DEALS: Boat Rocker Studios blasts off with Rocket Club
Meanwhile, Converse is doubling down on Bluey with a custom kids shoe service, and Handicraft signs up to make crochet kits based on preschool series Sam & Julie.
Angel and 2521 Entertainment acquire kid-friendly David franchise
The purchase includes a same-name animated film hitting theaters in December and the five-part miniseries Young David.
Epic Story Media Distribution locks down indie digital hit Silly Crocodile
This CG-animated preschool series is produced and narrated by creator Cory Williams for a YouTube channel that has generated roughly a billion views.
5 pitches you don’t want to miss at MIP Junior
Sixteen South, Digitoonz and more studios from around the world will present during a Sunday session, and we've got all the details.
Crochet kits: The next hot product category
FEATURE: The Woobles launch story epitomizes why brand owners should look at this yarn craft oppurtunity for licensing expansions.
Sales of licensed products in Europe grew by 3.4% last year
REPORT: Among other insights from the first-ever BLE press briefing, location-based entertainment in the UK absolutely exploded, with revenue up 682.9%.
DEALS: Odd Squad UK gets a second season
Meanwhile, several new licensing agents have joined Skibidi Toilet’s global expansion push, and France TV has picked up The Unreal.
Mediawan moves sales to London under its first chief distribution officer
Sally Habbershaw will oversee worldwide sales for Mediawan’s 80 production companies as Valérie Vleeschhouwer prepares to exit.
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- Disney inks a seven-figure deal for kidlit sensation Impossible Creatures (Deadline)
- MrBeast is concerned about AI impacting the creator economy (TechCrunch)
- Smyth Toys' UK arm brings in record revenues at over €1 billion (RTE)
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will get a theatrical re-release (Variety)
StudioCanal is adapting kidlit series Murder Most Unladylike
Studio 100 to sell new feature The Last Dodo
Produced by Cheeky Little and Cantilever Media, this CG-animated film will take flight in 2027.
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine joins the Polly Pocket movie
The banner will co-develop the film, and Mattel Studios is also bringing on the writer of Freakier Friday.
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