By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter BBC Studios Kids & Family has partnered with Hanna Andersson for an exclusive Bluey-themed children's apparel collection. Hanna Andersson is a children's and infant apparel company that designs and manufactures sensory-friendly clothing items. The company is known for its fair trade, organic and sustainable business … [Read more...] about Bluey Partners With Hanna Andersson for Sustainable Kid Fashion
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Mattel Forges Strategic Ad Sales Partnership With Pocket.watch
Pocket.watch Granted Exclusive Ad Inventory Sales Rights to Mattel’s YouTube Brand Channels Including Barbie, Hot Wheels, and American Girl By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toy giant Mattel has signed a deal granting kids and family content creator Pocket.watch exclusive rights to sell advertising on its YouTube channels. The agreement covers more than 90 of … [Read more...] about Mattel Forges Strategic Ad Sales Partnership With Pocket.watch
Peppa Pig Featured in Apparel Line from London’s Natural History Museum
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro and the Natural History Museum are releasing a licensed Peppa Pig apparel collection available exclusively at F&F Tesco in the UK. "As we celebrate Hasbro’s 100th anniversary this year and lead into Peppa Pig’s 20th in 2024, we want to bring our littlest fans in on the fun with collaborations that foster creativity, adventure … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig Featured in Apparel Line from London’s Natural History Museum
PBS KIDS Expands Growing Library of Podcasts
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterPBS KIDS is adding new audio content to its portfolio of family-friendly podcast series for release this this fall.The new content will include an original podcast series called Jamming On The Job, a new season of The Arthur Podcast and a new series called Playdate With The Wombats!.“We’re so excited to introduce kids to fresh, fun podcasts that … [Read more...] about PBS KIDS Expands Growing Library of Podcasts
Round Room Live to Bring Sesame Street to Live Stage
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and Round Room Live have partnered to create a licensed theatrical production called Sesame Street Live. The Sesame Street Live show is expected to debut across the U.S. and Canada beginning next year. “We are so thrilled to partner with Sesame Workshop to bring the delight and joy of Sesame Street to families across … [Read more...] about Round Room Live to Bring Sesame Street to Live Stage
Who’s News: Xilam Animation Promotes Safaa Benazzouz to EVP of Distribution
The Academy Award-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has upped Safaa Benazzouz to the position of EVP Distribution, effective Sept. 1. Benazzouz was previously the deputy EVP of Distribution at Xilam, but will now replace the company's outgoing EVP Distribution, Morgann Favennec. In her new role, Benazzouz will lead the worldwide distribution strategies across … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Xilam Animation Promotes Safaa Benazzouz to EVP of Distribution
Sesame Street Partners on Podcast With The Happiness Lab
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop is partnering with The Happiness Lab podcast for a three-episode series featuring licensed Sesame Street characters. Launched in 2019, The Happiness Lab is an emotional well-being podcast that is hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos, a professor of psychology and head of Silliman College at Yale University. In May, Santos … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Partners on Podcast With The Happiness Lab
WildBrain to Become Global Distributor for Tencent’s Pet Hotel Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has partnered with Tencent Video and Miaow’s House as the exclusive worldwide distributor of the Pet Hotel series outside of mainland China. “This exciting partnership with Tencent Video and Miaow’s House represents the continued expansion of our business in China and underscores WildBrain’s international reach as we introduce … [Read more...] about WildBrain to Become Global Distributor for Tencent’s Pet Hotel Series
Who’s News: Adrien Moretto Appointed GM of Millimages
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The French animation house known for Molang has appointed Adrien Moretto as General Manager. Moretto, 29, was promoted to the new role this week at the animation house Millimages, the producer of international hits like 64 Rue Du Zoo, Corneil & Bernie, Lascars, Louie, and Molang. Moretto was formerly the Head of Legal and then … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Adrien Moretto Appointed GM of Millimages
BBC Studios Kids & Family Grows Bluey Brand With Additional Licensees
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterBBC Studios Kids & Family has signed several new licensing partners for the animated preschool series Bluey. The new licensing partners for the Bluey series include American Greetings, Baby Boom, CJ Products, Crunch Pak, Dan Dee, Delta Children, Ginsey, good2grow, Idea Nuova, Studio Fun International, Tara Toy and TOMY.The licensees are … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Kids & Family Grows Bluey Brand With Additional Licensees