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Cartoon Network & Panini Team Up for Magazine

October 13, 2015

LONDON: Cartoon Network Enterprises has joined forces with Panini to launch a new Cartoon Network Magazine. The new magazine targets kids ages 6 to 10 and comes to shelves in the U.K. beginning October 15. It will roll out in …

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More European Licensing Agents for Kate & Mim-Mim

October 13, 2015

LONDON: FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment has appointed several new licensing agents in key territories to represent its preschool property Kate & Mim-Mim. Planeta Junior has signed on as the licensing agent for all of its European territories, including France, …

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More Broadcasters & Licensees for Rainbow’s Regal Academy

October 14, 2015

LONDON: Rainbow has secured additional licensees and broadcasters, including Nickelodeon, for its animated series Regal Academy. Nickelodeon channels worldwide will start airing the new series. The show will also air on RAI in Italy beginning later next year, and additional …

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Former Sesame Workshop Exec Joins WGBH

October 14, 2015

BOSTON: Terry Fitzpatrick, an 18-year veteran of Sesame Workshop, has joined WGBH as VP for children’s education and media. Fitzpatrick served as chief content and distribution officer at Sesame Workshop, overseeing content development, production, distribution strategy and partnership cultivation for …

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Colorforms Releasing PAW Patrol Merchandise

October 14, 2015

NEW YORK: Colorforms is launching vinyl stick-on storytelling sets at Toys "R" Us based on Nickelodeon's popular animated preschool series PAW Patrol. PAW Patrol is featured on Colorforms Create a Story and Colorforms Take Along sets. The former includes an …

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Saban Expands Power Rangers’ Global Licensing Program

October 14, 2015

LOS ANGELES: Saban Brands has appointed Planeta Junior as the licensing agent for the Power Rangers franchise in Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Cyprus and parts of Eastern Europe. Planeta Junior will collaborate with Saban Brands and Bandai, Power Rangers' …

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Transformers Fashion Line Part of New Hasbro Licensing Deals

October 14, 2015

LONDON/FÜRTH: Hasbro has announced several licensing deals timed with Brand Licensing Europe 2015, including a Transformers fashion line and the return of classic characters Action Man and Stretch Armstrong. In an effort to expand its presence throughout Europe, Hasbro will …

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Red Sky Presents to Develop Suzy’s Zoo eBooks

October 15, 2015

SAN DIEGO: Lawless Entertainment has secured a deal that will see Red Sky Presents create Suzy’s Zoo eBooks and print-on-demand books. According to the agreement, Red Sky Presents will develop and release a complete collection of eBooks and Print-on-Demand books …

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Studio 100 Media Extends Partnership with ORF

October 15, 2015

MUNICH: Studio 100 Media is continuing its long-term partnership with ORF (Austrian Broadcasting Corporation), and has secured a volume deal. ORF has acquired exclusive linear TV rights in Austria for Studio 100 Media’s children’s and youth titles for the next …