Kartoon Studios makes a live-action movie play
The company's new venture with AETH Entertainment plans to meet a growing demand for family films.
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Xilam Animation teams up with French studio UGC to adapt Empire of the Ants
This family-friendly series concept is based on a novel that has sold seven million copies worldwide.
The industry is worried about Disney’s OpenAI deal
Unions blast the partnership that lets users generate content with Mickey and Darth Vader, with one saying it "appears to sanction [the] theft of our work".
DEALS: A new Miraculous game drops on Roblox
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A pair of Paramount greenlights. A publishing coup for a YouTube star. A staggering reversal on AI. Who should win Kidscreen’s Gold Star?
Bioworld wants to fund the next generation of disruptive makers
The apparel giant is opening a new division to invest in emerging toycos and housewares/electronics manufacturers.
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Disney will let OpenAI use its characters in vids and images
The landmark licensing agreement could be a roadmap for other brand owners looking to take back control of their IP.
Magic Tree House is traveling to TV
Author Mary Pope Osborne has chosen a buzzy tech startup to adapt her 33-year-old kidlit franchise.
DEALS: Paramount+ greenlights two Mo Willems series
Plus, Scopely adds a second Jurassic World collab to Stumble Guys and Cloudco has secured new sales and renewals for Care Bears: Unlock the Magic.
Lightcatcher Media hires veteran team to expand its digital-first IP
Athena Georgaklis and Sarah Wall have been tapped to do big things with Little Margo Stories.
PEOPLE: Lion Forge taps Eric Calderon as anime consultant
Also, Heather Fanning has joined MAGNA-TILES to lead US sales, and Play Social has brought on Phil Royle as its new CEO.
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Netflix and Paramount would dominate differently with WB
EXCLUSIVE: The Insights Family looks at the data to compare how each scenario would transform kids media.
Japan expands its film and TV incentive to support multi-year projects
Starting in spring 2026, more international productions will be able to tap into the country’s 50% subsidy.
PEOPLE: Priya Dogra to join Channel 4 as CEO next year
Plus, NHK has promoted Tasuhiko Inoue to president, and Secret Level has hired Christina Lee Storm to lead its AI-powered narrative division.
50% steamer quotas, and other big ideas from ANIMAR
The animation industry emerged from this year's annual brainstorming event with a list of things Europe could be doing better.
DEALS: Kids Preferred roars into a new Godzilla plush line
Celebrating 8 queer stories in a media landscape with fewer allies
The Velmas gave awards to DreamWorks, Sinking Ship and more for not giving an inch on LGBTQ+ representation.
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