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DEALS: Jazwares gets “sophisti-cute” with its latest master toy deal
Plus, The Wiggles name a North American licensing agency, and Lili & Lola scores a fifth-season renewal.
Moose Toys bulks up its US supply chain with a new acquisition
The Australian toyco is bringing stateside delivery, distribution and fulfillment in house as the industry contends with the unpredictability of American tariffs.
Could a combined WB and Netflix rival Disney?
EXCLUSIVE: Ampere Analysis shows how the deal could expand Netflix's global reach to 330 million and make it one of the world's biggest kids commissioners.
PBS KIDS wants to remind everyone: We’re still here!
Without federal funding, the org needs to find creative ways of moving forward, including unprecedented industry partnerships.
Families are gathering around the console to reconnect
Konami's newest survey reveals a growing number of UK parents are structuring bonding time with kids around video games.
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Paramount challenges Netflix with a hostile bid for WBD
Ted Sarandos may have won the battle to win over David Zaslav, but the war isn't over just yet, as David Ellison unleashes a new US$108-billion offer.
The Golden Globes shortlist has never been more…golden
Xilam’s streaming surprise wins Kidscreen’s Gold Star!
Science creator Mark Rober expands his kids empire with Scholastic
EXCLUSIVE: The publisher's range of handbooks and activity books will roll out in stores, at book fairs and even as part of a brand-new STEM-focused travelling event.
Nine broadcasters will co-develop GO-N’s Elle(s) after Cartoon Forum
The buzzy adaptation was selected to receive US$70,000 from France TV, BBC, RAI and others through an annual EBU program.
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What Netflix buying WB means for the kids biz
The US$82.7-billion deal poses a significant shake-up to the entertainment world—with a lot of critical questions still unanswered.
Shaw Rocket Fund commissions a whitepaper
Former CBC head of children's content turned researcher Kim Wilson is leading the charge on putting it together and giving Canada's kids biz a path forward.
DEALS: Jazwares is making KPop Demon Hunters Squishmallows
Also, Abu Dhabi Media has forged a new content partnership with Animotion MENA, and Deliveroo is providing on-demand delivery for The Entertainer's holiday toys.
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A broadcaster’s long-term strategy pays off. A studio takes control of its own destiny. An industry-shaking M&A victory. Who should win Kidscreen’s Gold Star?
POLL: Is Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. good news for the kids industry?
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- Paramount alleges that Netflix is getting preferential treatment in WBD's bidding process (THR)
- MrBeast is super-popular. Could his next move be an IPO? (TechCrunch)
- Costco sets out to sue the Trump administration to recoup its tariff losses (SupplyChainDive)
- Franklin's publisher has rebuked the US defense secretary for using its character in a violent meme (NPR)
Four Canadian broadcasters greenlight Sphere Media’s By Bunny
While the studio prepares to merge with Zone3, this new 2D-animated series that puts the fun in zoology studies joins its pipeline.
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