Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Content producer and licensing studio One Animation has secured a deal with UK entertainment distributor Skykids for its CG-animated series Oddbods. Under the deal, Sky Kids has acquired rights for season three of Oddbods’ long-form series as well as its seasonal special The Festive Menace. One Animation is a Singapore-based content creation … [Read more...] about One Animation’s Children’s Series Oddbods Heads To Sky Kids
Children's Shows
Who’s News: Exile Studio Tags Stephen Davis to Head Kids Programming
Exile Content Studio has created a new children's programming division, to be headed by former Hasbro Chief Content Officer Stephen Davis. The LA-based studio is better known for its adult dramas, like the Netflix hit El Chapo, but is now creating a kid's division. The company says Davis will lead a major expansion through the acquisition and development of new IP, and will … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Exile Studio Tags Stephen Davis to Head Kids Programming
Character Licensing: Teletubbies Ushered Into Metaverse By Azerion
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Virtual Reality gaming company Azerion is bringing Wildbrain’s popular Teletubbies into the metaverse. The licensing deal will see Teletubbies characters incorporated into the HotelHideaway and Habbo metaverses, with the release of virtual products. This promotion is in celebration of the brand’s upcoming 25th anniversary in 2022. “This … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Teletubbies Ushered Into Metaverse By Azerion
Video Game Licensing: Angry Birds CP Program to Launch With Netflix Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio Entertainment and IMG are launching an Angry Birds consumer products program for the upcoming Netflix series Angry Birds: Summer Madness. Rovio is working with CAKE Entertainment on the new series for release next month, and has partnered with sports and media licensing firm IMG for a global CP licensing program. “After more than a … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Angry Birds CP Program to Launch With Netflix Series
Genius Continues Expansion With Hire Of New CFO
GENIUS BRANDS APPOINTS FINANCIAL MARKETS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE ZRINKA DEKIC AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER After acquiring WOW! Unlimited Media and Your Family Entertainment AG over the past month, Genius Brands International has now appointed industry veteran Zrinka Dekic as its new Chief Financial Officer. Dekic will also take on the role of Head of Strategy and … [Read more...] about Genius Continues Expansion With Hire Of New CFO
Metaverse Licensing: Care Bears Ride The NFT Craze
The classic Care Bears franchise has signed a multi-year NFT partnership to bring the brand into the metaverse. Cloudco Entertainment and RECUR announced on Dec. 2 they have signed an agreement that will allow fans to buy Care Bear non-fungible tokens (NFTs) so they can collect and trade Care Bears collectibles. “For nearly 40 years, the Care Bears have been building a … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing: Care Bears Ride The NFT Craze
Aardman Unveils ‘Very Small Creatures’ For Very Small Children
The renowned British claymation studio Aardman has unveiled a new series for 1- to 3-year-olds called The Very Small Creatures. Aardman is best known for its breakout hit Wallace & Gromit, and has since rolled out several highly successful films and series, many of which have become just as popular for licensing deals. Some of their most popular films or shows include … [Read more...] about Aardman Unveils ‘Very Small Creatures’ For Very Small Children
The ABC’s of Sesame Street’s Direct-to-Consumer Strategy
Sesame Workshop says fans of the Sesame Street show should "expect the unexpected" when it comes to Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) products for the holidays. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, says it's teaming up with some popular (DTC) brands to let fans show their love for their favorite Sesame Street Muppets in a new – and fashion-forward! – … [Read more...] about The ABC’s of Sesame Street’s Direct-to-Consumer Strategy
Preschool Licensing: Wildbrain Appoints Jakks Master Toy Partner for Chip & Potato
Extensive toy range based on global hit animated property will launch in Fall 2022, under partnership brokered by WildBrain CPLG The Netflix hit Chip & Potato is getting both a third season and a new Master Toy Partner, says producer Wildbrain. The company's consumer products division, Wildbrain CPLG, brokered a deal that will see JAKKS Pacific appointed to develop a wide … [Read more...] about Preschool Licensing: Wildbrain Appoints Jakks Master Toy Partner for Chip & Potato
Cyber Group Hires Retail Monster to Rep New Animated Series
Award winning Cyber Group Studios has has appointed licensing agency Retail Monster, LLC, to develop strategic licensing programs in the U.S. for two of its new CG animated kids’ adventure series. The deal includes representation for The McFire Family, an original production, and Press Start!, based on the best-selling book series from Scholastic. Cyber Group Studios is an … [Read more...] about Cyber Group Hires Retail Monster to Rep New Animated Series