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
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
FIFTH SEASON secures broadcasters for The Ink Factory’s landmark John le Carré adaptation Legacy of Spies
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has inked a wave of pre-sales for Legacy of Spies, the upcoming John le Carré adaptation produced by The Ink Factory for BBC and MGM+. The eight-part espionage thriller sees spymaster George Smiley’s return to television and is adapted from le Carré’s global bestseller The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, and drawing on material from his 2017 novel A Legacy of Spies – marking the first time either novel has been adapted for the small screen. The series is … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON secures broadcasters for The Ink Factory’s landmark John le Carré adaptation Legacy of Spies
Studio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior AppointmentsStudio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior Appointments
Will Scougal, EVP Brand & Commercial Partnerships at ITV Studios and the global lead for Studio 55, has strengthened his team with a series of senior appointments. Following a strong first six months for the business, with growing demand from brands, agencies and creators looking to work more closely with ITV Studios' world-class IP, the new appointments align with the next stage of growth: strengthening Studio 55's global capabilities across licensing, brand partnerships, creator … [Read more...] about Studio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior AppointmentsStudio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior Appointments
Blue Ant Media Strengthens Kids, Family & YA Leadership
Blue Ant Media has announced new leadership appointments to further strengthen its Kids, Family & YA business and reinforce the company's commitment to this strategic growth area. The appointments align Blue Ant Studios and Blue Ant Rights & Streaming around a coordinated commercial strategy across original productions, acquisitions, distribution, and consumer products. The integrated approach will better serve the company’s global partners and support the continued growth of its Kids, … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media Strengthens Kids, Family & YA Leadership
