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Children's Shows

Toonz and Driver Studios Partnership To Allow Audience Reaction to Drive Storylines

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Animation studio Toonz Media Group has engaged in an intriguing partnership with Driver Studios, that could change the way content creators engage with the audience. According to a statement from the two companies, the tech partnership could even shape how story lines develop, starting with a new 3D animated series called The … [Read more...] about Toonz and Driver Studios Partnership To Allow Audience Reaction to Drive Storylines

Who’s News: Moonbug MD Andy Yeatman Named CEO of Miraculous Corp USA

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Zag and Mediawan's new venture Miraculous Corp showed it is serious about success, naming former Moonbug managing director Andy Yeatman as its new CEO. The Paris-based entertainment companies launched Miraculous Corp in May as a joint venture to build on the global success of the animation franchise Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Moonbug MD Andy Yeatman Named CEO of Miraculous Corp USA

Toonz Animation Marks 25th Anniversary With Launch of Film Division

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toonz Animation, the first global animation studio from India, is now getting into the feature film business. Toonz Animation is a company we've had our eye on for a while, as it is one of those studios leading the way in the internationalization of entertainment and licensing. For many decades the United States and to a lesser extent the … [Read more...] about Toonz Animation Marks 25th Anniversary With Launch of Film Division

Wildbrain Inks Distribution Deals in China for Children’s Entertainment Brands

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain is growing its Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake and Caillou brands in China with a slate of new content distribution partnerships. The Strawberry Shortcake franchise has signed  distribution partnerships with the Youko and JY broadcasting networks. The licensing agreements with Youku and JY include the broadcasting rights to … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Inks Distribution Deals in China for Children’s Entertainment Brands

Bay Laurel Named As Location-Based Licensing Rep for Care Bears Brand

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cloudco Entertainment has selected Bay Laurel Advisors as its Care Bears licensing representative for the brands' further expansion into location-based entertainment. “We’re beyond excited to bring the heartwarming world of Care Bears to life in immersive experiences and destinations for fans of all ages and are delighted to be working with Bay … [Read more...] about Bay Laurel Named As Location-Based Licensing Rep for Care Bears Brand

Millimages Signs Pair of Licensing and Distribution Deals

TLL Staff The animation house Millimages has signed a fashion deal for its Molang brand, and added a distribution partner for six of its preschool series. The licensing agreement is with Fashion UK, which secured an exclusive, multi-year partnership with Millimages for Molang. The agreement will see Fashion UK creating a new line of children's and adult apparel in the UK and … [Read more...] about Millimages Signs Pair of Licensing and Distribution Deals

Moonbug Launches Own Blippi Channel on Samsung TV Plus

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The children's animated megahit Blippi is getting its own dedicated channel on Samsung TV Plus, Moonbug Entertainment has announced. Moonbug, a part of Candle Media, revealed it has created the first free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel for all things Blippi. Blippi is among the two most popular shows produced by Moonbug, … [Read more...] about Moonbug Launches Own Blippi Channel on Samsung TV Plus

Feature: Licensing Opportunities Revealed in Netflix Viewing Reports

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Licensing specialists spend a lot of time figuring out the next hot thing in entertainment, making the Netflix Engagement Report required reading. Netflix has published its second edition of What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report, capturing Netflix viewership from July to December 2023. This report covers 99% of all viewing on … [Read more...] about Feature: Licensing Opportunities Revealed in Netflix Viewing Reports

Brands with Influence Named Global Licensing Rep for Stan & Gran

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brands with Influence (BWI) has been named the global licensing representative for the Jellyfish Originals animated series, Stan & Gran. The Stan & Gran animated kids' series is currently being co-produced by Jellyfish Originals, Xentrix Studios and the series creator, Jollywise Media. The series is scheduled to premiere in 2025 on … [Read more...] about Brands with Influence Named Global Licensing Rep for Stan & Gran