Alexa Alfano

Dr. Seuss Enterprises has partnered with Little Dot Studios to expand the footprint of Dr. Seuss IP within the digital landscape, beginning with the rollout of a Dr. Seuss YouTube channel.

Snipple (Phineas and Ferb, Beavis and Butt-Head) has appointed animation and production specialist Mike Hegarty as head of international partnerships and expanded its business to offer all aspects of 2D animated series production.

Mattel and WildBrain have inked a raft of new international distribution deals for the animated kids’ shows Fireman Sam and Polly Pocket, based on the popular Mattel brands.

Mediawan Kids & Family is set to present three new series at Cartoon Forum in Toulouse, France, taking place from September 16 to 19.

Twelve companies from eight countries have been nominated for the broadcaster, investor/distributor and producer of the year awards for the Cartoon Forum Tributes, set to take place on September 19 in Toulouse.

Industry veterans Xavi Mas and Roberto Mitrani have co-founded the new distribution and brand management company Liquid Rock Entertainment, headquartered in Barcelona and Miami.

Angel Studios has ordered a third season of the crowdfunded animated series The Wingfeather Saga.

HARI has secured new L&M deals for its hit comedy Grizzy & the Lemmings with KFC, Fashion UK and UHU.

Michelle Lewis, creator and executive producer of Kindergarten: The Musical, speaks with World Screen Newsflash about what inspired the series, the journey to getting new IP across the finish line in today’s market and the art of grabbing children’s attention by respecting their intelligence and musical tastes.

WildBrain Television has greenlit a second season of its hit preschool series The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy, alongside a raft of other program renewals and commissions.