Warner Bros. Animation and DC’s “Batwheels,” the first animated Batman action-adventure comedy series developed for pre-schoolers, is now available to stream in all key EMEA markets. “Batwheels” arrives on Netflix as the series’ ever-growing viewership drives demand for official licensed consumer products. Mattel’s Fisher-Price® leads the cavalcade of partners and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) is now encouraging and recruiting new and existing “Batwheels” licensees … [Read more...] about Batwheels races onto Netflix
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OUTtv greenlights six new original series
OUTtv, the world’s leading LGBTQ+ streaming service, has commissioned a raft of new series including heartfelt and illuminating docuseries Get Hooked and Stripped Down, and two dynamic scripted comedy series: Off Shoot and Settle Down!. In addition, OUTtv has commissioned mockumentary Drag House Rules as well as Wish You Were Queer, a multi-format variety series. Landing on OUTtv in Spring 2025 is the brand-new docuseries Get Hooked (7 x 30’), a co-commission with Accessible Media Inc. (AMI). … [Read more...] about OUTtv greenlights six new original series
The Voiceover Gallery appoints Rak Bhattacharjee as head of business development
Specialist audio production company, The Voiceover Gallery, announces it is expanding its London and Manchester HQ’s with four new appointments. The new hires will work across the company’s business development and postproduction departments. Rak Bhattacharjee, Alice Murphy, Pip O’Marra and Max Russell join The Voiceover Gallery, which is the only UK company that specialises in voiceover and dubbing, as well as other language and sound services for TV, film, gaming and branded content for … [Read more...] about The Voiceover Gallery appoints Rak Bhattacharjee as head of business development
WildBrain promotes Josh Scherba to President and CEO
WildBrain Ltd., a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has promoted Josh Scherba to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. Scherba has also been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Under the Company’s succession plan, Scherba replaces Eric Ellenbogen who has stepped down as CEO and Vice Chair. Additionally, Jim Fielding, Chief Marketing and Brands Officer, has been appointed as Strategic Advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors. Don Wright, Chair of … [Read more...] about WildBrain promotes Josh Scherba to President and CEO
ViacomCBS consumer products bolster Asia team with new hires
ViacomCBS Consumer Products (VCP) has added two more appointments to its team in Asia, as it continues to build on its business in the region. Masakazu Soeda has been named Vice President and Head of Licensing for Japan, Southeast Asia and India; and Kim Hyowon joins as Creative Director for Asia. Mark Kingston, Senior Vice President, International Licensing, VCP, said, “We believe that there is a great opportunity for growth of our consumer products business in Asia. We have underscored the … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS consumer products bolster Asia team with new hires
UYoung announces toy deal with Mattel
UYoung has signed a landmark deal with Mattel to be the global master toy partner for its new boys’ action series BattleClaw. This agreement with UYoung marks a series of historic firsts. It will be the first time a Chinese property has signed a global master toy licence and also the first time such a license will have its worldwide launch in China. In addition, this series is the first boys’ action adventure show produced by UYoung targeting both China and the international … [Read more...] about UYoung announces toy deal with Mattel