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Dance Academy: The Comeback, a feature-length film that debuted in Australia earlier this year, is slated for theatrical release in the Netherlands this month.

Mattel’s Thomas & Friends brand and Pottery Barn Kids have released an exclusive licensed collection of Thomas & Friends home décor and accessories.

HOOQ has appointed Jennifer Batty, most recently the executive VP of programming at RTL CBS Asia Entertainment, as its new chief content officer.

Melissa Cobb, a former DreamWorks executive, has been hired by Netflix as VP of kids and family for the streaming service.

The president of Bell Media says he is optimistic about the future of the television business, including linear channels, as he crafts a strategy for the company that emphasizes content creation, technological innovation, programming partnerships and live events.

ITV2 has commissioned Keshet UK’s new comedy entertainment show Celebrity Showmance.

Showtime has picked up the comedy series Kidding, which will feature Jim Carrey in his first series-regular role in more than two decades.

Blue Ant International has expanded its distribution business with a new premium kids’ offering, including the preschool show Teddies, that it will present to international buyers at MIPJunior.

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia’s North Asian entertainment channels have lined up two simulcast premieres for this month from Japan and Korea.

Gaumont (Narcos, Hannibal) has partnered with Ivanhoe Pictures (Crazy Rich Asians) to co-produce the new scripted sci-fi thriller series Red Rush.