Limestone Animation’s first project is R.L. Stine’s Stinetinglers
The brand-new Canadian studio is looking for partners and IPs to acquire, say co-CEOs Sean Connolly and Donnie MacIntyre.
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Dick Wolf gets into kids content with a detective podcast
EXCLUSIVE: The prodco behind Law & Order hopes Patrick Picklebottom: Everyday Mysteries with Pinna leads to more content projects for this audience.
Brand Licensing for Dummies is the ideal primer for BLE
BOOK REVIEW: Steven Ekstract and Stu Seltzer have written the definitive guide for newcomers to the booming licensing industry.
Rebecca Sugar is helming a Moomins movie
The Steven Universe creator will write and direct the new film from Annapurna Animation featuring the 80-year-old characters.
WexWorks pounces on Pembe the Pink Cat
Matt Wexler's Toronto-based studio will oversee strategy and a new four-quadrant series for the online positivity brand.
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DEALS: 9 Story to sell hot new Aussie series Do Not Watch This Show
Distributors have been busy in the leadup to MIPCOM, with CAKE adding The Dragon Prince to its catalogue, and Monster Entertainment taking on Sir Mouse worldwide.
Thunderbird takes home Kidscreen’s Gold Star
The votes are in, and the Canadian distributor had the biggest win in the biz last week, thanks to its Disney deal for BeddyByes.
Threewise Entertainment dives into licensing
The prodco will debut its newest division at Brand Licensing Europe, representing Smallfilms’ Bagpuss franchise worldwide.
The top 10 licensed toy properties in Europe
FEATURE: Ahead of BLE, Circana breaks down the emerging consumer product trends in the EU7.
Will Thunderbird or WildBrain win Kidscreen’s Gold Star?
What about Raphaelle Mathieu? Animaj? Warrior kitties? Vote for who had the best week in the biz!
The BBC greenlights a slew of kids series
MaeBee, Luna in Dreamland and The Underglow are joining the pubcaster's animation slate, along with a live-action series, digital lessons and a few renewals.
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- Josh D'Amaro is reportedly in the lead for the Disney CEO gig (Bloomberg)
- Netflix's stock dips amid an Elon Musk-led backlash against its kids shows (CNBC)
- DC and Marvel stage a comic crossover for Superman and Spidey (Gizmodo)
- YouTubers are diversifying their revenue streams beyond ads (TechCrunch)
DEALS: Tulipop Tales heads to China with UYoung
Plus, Mr. Bean appoints an agent in the Nordics, and Character Options will take over toy distribution for Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super.
Google and Sesame Workshop teach the ABCs of digital wellbeing
Hasbro to open a gaming studio in Montreal
Wizards of the Coast Studios will develop and support titles for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.
Kidscreen.com moves to a subscription model
Starting October 6, a Kidscreen Digital subscription will be required to access our daily news, insights and features online. Special intro offers are available until November 14.
Raphaelle Mathieu sets up a new company
The former Cyber Group COO has launched Samax Entertainment to executive produce and help find financing for kids & family projects.
DEALS: Disney+ will air Kedoo’s Booba Europe-wide
Plus, WildBrain CPLG to spearhead Miraculous licensing across most territories in an expanded deal, and Nickelodeon picks up The Boss Baby: Back in Business.
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- Paramount's Channel 5 is spending big time on content, even as profits dip (Deadline)
- Crunchyroll breaks down the webcomic-to-anime translation process (AWN)
- The UK's actors union responds amid backlash to AI-generated "actress" (THR)
- KPop Demon Hunters just broke another big Netflix record (Variety)
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