Blue Ant Media is heading to MIPJunior and MIPCOM with an expanded kids and family slate of new preschool and bridge animation, kids live action and family programming from Blue Ant Studios and premium third party producers around the world. Leading Blue Ant’s market news is a wave of momentum for Tralala (52 x 7’), produced by Blue Ant Studios and Stretchy for CBC and Sky NZ. Filled with music, humour and warmth, the preschool series follows an inventive seven-year-old frog whose everyday life … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Unveils Largest Ever Kids & Family Slate for MIPCOM as BBC Boards Tralala and First International Sales Announced
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WildBear Entertainment reveals new leadership team and strategic focus
WildBear Entertainment, Australia's largest independent documentary studio, has revealed a strengthened and refocused leadership team as part of a strategic restructure designed to accelerate global growth and position the business for the next era of factual content creation. Under company co-founder and longtime CEO Michael Tear, the new-look leadership comprises an eight-strong team. Joint co-founder Serge Ou becomes Head of Creative Services, overseeing the studio's creative capabilities … [Read more...] about WildBear Entertainment reveals new leadership team and strategic focus
NHK makes Yayoi Kusama Doc available worldwide in memory of the artist
In response to the passing of globally acclaimed artist Yayoi Kusama, NHK, with the cooperation and support of those involved, is making its documentary Yayoi Kusama: Unstoppable Polka Dot Princess available online to audiences around the world. Originally aired in Japan in 2012, the documentary looks back on her extraordinary life and creative journey, celebrating her vision, resilience, and lasting legacy whose influence continues to resonate globally. The documentary will be broadcast on … [Read more...] about NHK makes Yayoi Kusama Doc available worldwide in memory of the artist
BBC and RTÉ commission 52 new episodes of JAM Media’s BeddyByes
BBC and RTÉ have commissioned a second series of BeddyByes, the original animated preschool series created and produced by award-winning Irish studio JAM Media. The new 52 x 11-minute series doubles the total number of episodes to 104. Production is now underway across JAM Media’s studios in Dublin and Belfast, with delivery scheduled for autumn 2027. Broadcast details will be announced by the commissioners in due course. The commission comes as BeddyByes prepares to make its retail debut … [Read more...] about BBC and RTÉ commission 52 new episodes of JAM Media’s BeddyByes
Mediacorp and Blintn unveils new Singapore-South Korea romantic comedy Collateral Romance
A new Singapore-South Korea collaboration is taking shape with Collateral Romance, a 12-episode romantic comedy bringing together creative and production expertise from both markets and filmed across Singapore and South Korea. The series builds on the growing momentum of cross-border Asian storytelling and reflects Mediacorp’s continued push to bring Singapore and international creative talents together. Collateral Romance marks Mediacorp’s second Korean drama co-production, building on its … [Read more...] about Mediacorp and Blintn unveils new Singapore-South Korea romantic comedy Collateral Romance
Blue Ant Licenses Kim’s Convenience to Peacock in the U.S.
Blue Ant has announced the sale of the acclaimed comedy series, Kim’s Convenience (65 x 30’) to Peacock, NBCUniversal’s premium streaming service in the U.S.. As part of the deal, Blue Ant Rights & Streaming has licensed all five seasons of Kim’s Convenience to stream on Peacock, giving new and returning viewers across the U.S. access to every episode of the award-winning series. The deal builds on the company’s multifaceted relationship with Peacock, which has included original productions, … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Licenses Kim’s Convenience to Peacock in the U.S.
