World Screen

CANNES: Two new animated series are being launched by Shaftesbury at MIPTV: Splashlings and Firsts.

CANNES: The worldwide rights for the book-based property Miffy, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year, are owned by Mercis BV.

CANNES: Jetpack Distribution is offering up Talking Tom & Friends, based on the popular Talking Tom apps, which have been downloaded more than 3 billion times.

CANNES: Commissioned by YTV in Canada, Chuck’s Choice is a 2D animated comedy geared toward children between the ages of 6 and 11 that DHX Media is presenting to international buyers in Cannes.

CANNES: At MIPTV, 4K Media will be focused on showcasing the second season of Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V.

CANNES: The 23rd season in the Power Rangers franchise, Saban Brands’s Power Rangers Dino Super Charge, premiered on Nickelodeon in the U.S. and will roll out globally throughout the year.

PARIS: Lagardère Active benefits from having strong channel brands that are capable of sustaining a mix of origination and high-profile acquisitions, according to Caroline Cochaux, the managing director of France and international at the company.

LONDON: The message from Patricia Hidalgo, Turner’s senior VP and chief content and creative officer for kids, EMEA, and international kids’ strategy, is that the company’s trove of in-house U.S.-produced content needs to be backed by complementary third-party shows.

CANNES: Currently in production on its third season, Mia and me, one of m4e/Telescreen’s MIPTV highlights, has been a worldwide hit.

CANNES: Knights, witches and dragons take center stage in My Knight and Me, a medieval-themed animated comedy on offer from CAKE.