These 25 Canadian kids projects will share US$8 million from the CMF
Kids projects make up 40% of total funding from the Canada Media Fund's Distribution Program this year.
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Can a live-action TMNT reboot be a hit for Paramount?
Sonic producers Neal Moritz and Toby Ascher are in talks to helm a new big-screen take on the 40-year-old franchise.
The first KPDH toys are here! Can they save Funko?
In desperate need of a win, the collectibles company has emerged as the only toyco to launch Huntr/x hardlines this holiday shopping season.
A new animation festival seeks to elevate movies made with AI
In-theater marketing specialist Screenvision wants to get the winning film into US cinemas and other festivals around the world.
PEOPLE: Natalie Adams (née Llewellyn) joins Triggerfish
Also, BOOM! Studios' president is departing in January, and the YMA has selected this year’s Andra Sheffer Scholarship winner.
Kidscreened
- Target's incoming CEO outlines a US$5-billion comeback plan (Forbes)
- Wicked: For Good expected to do at least US$200 million on opening weekend (THR)
- Paramount Skydance denies its WBD bid involves Saudi Arabian funds (Variety)
- Step aside KPDH, Ice Spice's SpongeBob movie single deserves the Oscar (Vulture)
DEALS: MGA and Mojang team up for Minecraft micro-collectibles
Plus, Bluey will show UK kids what an Aussie Christmas is all about, and BBC's Horrible Science brand is getting an interactive museum exhibit.
Disney turns up the heat on Frozen
The Mouse House is paying big bucks to the voice actors behind Elsa, Olaf and Anna to ensure the franchise continues successfully for at least another two films.
Ad spending in the creator economy is climbing—here’s how to tap into it
A new report reveals what kind of creators most brands are partnering with, and the challenges that come with these collaborations.
It just got more expensive to book a meeting at Licensing Expo
New to next year's event are a limited number of networking requests, which industry members will need to factor into their budgets to get the full market experience.
Spin Master is getting serious about reading
The company is looking to partner with publishers as part of a big push into e-books, audiobooks and maybe even physical ones, too.
Jordan Matter will kick off Kidscreen Summit’s creator economy spotlight
The mega-popular YouTuber is on deck to share with event-goers how he built a kid-friendly following of more than 33 million subscribers.
DEALS: Mattel is making a splash with indoor waterparks
Plus, streamer HappyKids adds Hello Einstein content to its offering, and Capcom’s Monster Hunter is coming to Magic: The Gathering.
Which kids brands sold the most costumes this Halloween?
New data from Circana shows a mix of superhero, princess and video game IPs at the top of the market.
Children’s Emmy shortlist highlights YouTubers
It's the first nomination for Ms. Rachel, and she's going head to head with Tab Time, another preschool-focused YouTube channel.
Board game Shark Bite reels in a game show adaptation
But the pitch for the show from Keller/Noll—the producers behind Chopped and America Says—doesn’t sound very much like the game.
Two new Netflix collaborators team up for a Christmas special
Mark Rober collides with Sesame Street in Elmo & Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas, hitting the streamer on December 8.
Danny Go! busts a move beyond YouTube
The creator who makes music videos for preschoolers has signed a deal with Just Play to be his master toy partner.
Kidscreened
- Guillermo Del Toro receives a Contenders Award and shares his distaste for AI (YouTube)
- Nearly half of US kids are asking for in-game currency for Christmas (GI.Biz)
- KPDH joins the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with a float and performance (ANN)
- The Canadian Toy Association unveils its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees (Toy Book)
Canadian studios Sphere Media and Zone3 to merge
The Montreal-based production/distribution companies have complementary kids & family programming.
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