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iflix Adds Pair of Animated Series

December 9, 2015

SINGAPORE: iflix, Southeast Asia's leading internet TV service, has picked up the animated children's shows Dinosaur Train and Jack. Dinosaur Train and Jack—both of which are co-produced by Sparky Animation—will become available on iflix at the end of this year. The …

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YouTube Commissions Gummy Bear Series

December 9, 2015

TRIVANDRUM: Toonz Animation, a division of Toonz Entertainment, has inked a content deal with Gummybear International that will see the companies extend the Gummy Bear brand into entertainment and merchandising, with initial plans to launch an online series. YouTube has …

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Cartoon Network Launches New Adventure Time App

December 10, 2015

LONDON: Cartoon Network has released its latest Adventure Time mobile game, BMO Snaps, which is now available on iTunes for iOS devices. BMO Snaps allows users to play as BMO and help Princess Bubblegum build a holographic encyclopedia about the …

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New Netflix Kids’ Series Features Music from Girl Group

December 10, 2015

LOS ANGELES: Saban Brands has teamed up with pop-music girl group Blush, which has recorded the theme song for the company’s new Netflix original kids’ series Glitter Force. In addition to recording the theme song, Blush performed other tracks that …

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DHX On Board New Drone Competition Series

December 10, 2015

HALIFAX: DHX Media has been commissioned by CBBC in the U.K. to produce two seasons of Airmageddon, a drone competition series that is also slated to air on DHX Television's Family CHRGD in Canada. Airmageddon will look on as the …

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MyLocker Introduces Personalized Suzy’s Zoo Apparel

December 11, 2015

SAN DIEGO: MyLocker has launched an online store through which fans can personalize apparel and other consumer products with Suzy’s Zoo art. Through a deal with Lawless Entertainment, MyLocker is making it possible for fans to select Suzy’s Zoo art …

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Sinking Ship Extends Deal with ole

December 11, 2015

TORONTO: Sinking Ship Entertainment, the producer behind kids’ shows such as Annedroids and Dino Dan, has extended and expanded its worldwide administration and A/V deal with rights management company ole. As part of the deal, ole will continue to handle …