Sydney, Australia – SLR Productions, one of Australia’s leading children and family entertainment companies announced the option and development of the bionic boy spy book series Andy Roid by bestselling author Felice Arena published by Penguin Books Australia into an animation series. With the support of ABC ME and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF), SLR Productions will develop the much loved tween book franchise into a 26 x half-hour animated television series. Andy … [Read more...] about ANDY ROID becomes animation series
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Splash and Bubbles’ world premiere
Paris– MIPJunior announced the 2016 MIPJunior World Premiere TV Screening of Splash and Bubbles, produced by The Jim Henson Company and Herschend Enterprises and scheduled to debut in fall 2016 in the U.S. on PBS KIDS. Featuring 80 x 11 minute episodes, Splash and Bubbles is unlike any other ocean-themed animated series, diving into marine biology and ocean science to encourage kids aged 4–7 to explore the diversity and spectacle of our natural undersea world. … [Read more...] about Splash and Bubbles’ world premiere
Ben 10 re-imagined
Cartoon Network’s newest take on Ben 10 begins its global premiere this Q4 with Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the Asia-Pacific region (APAC), and will continue into 2017 with North America and Latin America (LATAM). A new generation of fans can expect all the high-energy action and fantasy, along with the heart and humour that made it an international sensation when it originally premiered in 2006. Building on the highly successful franchise about kid hero Ben … [Read more...] about Ben 10 re-imagined
Hotel Transylvania: The Television Series on Disney
Toronto, Canada- Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana and Sony Pictures Animation, announced that they have licensed the global broadcast and on-demand rights for the new animated series, Hotel Transylvania: The Television Series to Disney Channels Worldwide. The 26x22-minute series, based on the blockbuster film franchise from Sony Pictures Animation, which has already grossed more than $820M in theaters globally, is slated to air on Disney Channel in the U.S., Europe (excluding Germany), Latin … [Read more...] about Hotel Transylvania: The Television Series on Disney
Toy license for Peg + Cat
Pittsburgh, PA– The Fred Rogers Company and 9 Story Media Group have appointed Imports Dragon as global master toy partner for Peg + Cat, the multiple Emmy Award-winning animated hit PBS KIDS series. Under the new agreement, Imports Dragon will translate some of the top-rated show’s characters, along with its signature math and problem-solving concepts, into a beautifully-designed collection of toys for preschoolers ages 3-5. The debut assortment will begin rolling out to this fall. … [Read more...] about Toy license for Peg + Cat
“Chaplin & Co.” gains distribution in over 100 territories
Paris – The charm and multi-generational appeal of Charlie Chaplin continues to resonate with broadcasters and their viewers the world over as PGS Entertainment chalks up more licensing deals for the animated series Chaplin & Co. Produced by Method Animation, and commissioned by France Televisions and Rai Fiction, the series is now airing in 100+ territories. Broadcasters that have recently acquired Chaplin & Co. (104 x 6’ or 26 x 26’) include RAI in Italy, RTVE in … [Read more...] about “Chaplin & Co.” gains distribution in over 100 territories
