By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The United States Postal Service (USPS) has partnered with Moonbug to launch an animated preschool series based on its Mr. ZIP character IP. Premiering on YouTube Kids in February 2025, the upcoming Mail with Mr. ZIP series will follow the eponymous character and his friends from the USPS as they embark on two-minute adventures each … [Read more...] about USPS and Moonbug Launch Mr. ZIP PreschoolSeries
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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
Who’s News: Moonbug Appoints Courtney Holt as MD of Americas
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMoonbug Entertainment has appointed Courtney Holt as the company’s new managing director for the Americas.In his new role at Moonbug, Holt will lead the commercial teams in North America, with a particular focus on the Moonbug's Originals division.Holt will work with the teams at Moonbug's Originals to manage the distribution of the company's … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Moonbug Appoints Courtney Holt as MD of Americas
Jury Returns $23.5 Million Verdict in Favor of Moonbug Entertainment
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A jury has awarded Moonbug Entertainment $23.5 million after its successful lawsuit against competitor BabyBus Co. A jury earlier sided with Moonbug's claim that BabyBus infringed its copyright for its hit show CoComelon with a competing show called Super Jojo. After three days of deliberation, the jury came back with an award of $17.5 … [Read more...] about Jury Returns $23.5 Million Verdict in Favor of Moonbug Entertainment
Jazwares and Moonbug Partnering On A Squishmallow Series
Toyco Working With Moonbug To Produce Animated Youtube Series 'Squishville' Jazwares, a global leader in toys and licensing, along with Kellytoy, a subsidiary of Jazwares, has announced they are expanding the world of Squishmallows with the launch of their brand new animated YouTube series titled Squishville. The original content, produced by Moonbug Entertainment, an … [Read more...] about Jazwares and Moonbug Partnering On A Squishmallow Series
Moonbug Hires Redibra to Bring Products To Brazil
Children's programmer Moonbug has appointed Redibra as its licensing agent in Brazil, as the company works on development of new consumer products for its popular shows, like Blippi or CoComelon. “At Moonbug, we’re committed to developing premium, enriching content that parents and children can enjoy together, and a key part of this mission is ensuring our IP is accessible … [Read more...] about Moonbug Hires Redibra to Bring Products To Brazil
Weekly Wrap-up: Deals Penned for Ja Rule, Michael Crichton, Maya the Bee, Nintendo and CoComelon
Deal Will See New Content Produced From Michael Crichton Novels The late author Michael Crichton wasn't just a science fiction visionary; he became a one-man licensing powerhouse after novels like Jurassic Park and Westworld became hits in film and on television. More than 20 film and TV adaptations have been produced from Michael Crichton novels, including five Jurassic Park … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-up: Deals Penned for Ja Rule, Michael Crichton, Maya the Bee, Nintendo and CoComelon
Who’s News Roundup: Week of Dec. 9
Bad Robot Tags Veteran Developer Michael Booth for New Video Game Studio The accomplished Bad Robot studio made a serious move this week, launching a video game division-Bad Robot Games—that will be guided by newly hired industry veteran Michael Booth as its General Manager and CEO Anna Sweet. Bad Robot, founded and led by renowned producer JJ Abrams, will now partner its … [Read more...] about Who’s News Roundup: Week of Dec. 9