Alison Skilton

Hasbro and Mills Entertainment have inked a deal to launch My Little Pony Live, an original musical production based on the television series.

Atlantyca Entertainment and the Italian publisher Centauria have signed a licensing deal to create a bi-monthly magazine for the animated preschool series School of Roars.

Genius Brands International has tapped licensing industry veteran Jeff Shapiro for the role of VP of retail development.

A second run of the preschool game show The Challenge is set to air on the kidcaster Hop! just months after the debut of season one.

Production has commenced on season six of the Herschend Entertainment Studios animated series Chuggington, and Alpha Group has been appointed as the global master toy partner for the show.

AMC Networks International–Central and Northern Europe (AMCNI–CNE) and Telekom Romania have renewed the carriage deal for the kids’ network Minimax.

Ireland’s Cartoon Saloon and Dentsu Entertainment USA have joined together to manage the licensing and merchandising opportunities for the studio’s slate of IP, which is led by the animated feature Wolfwalkers and the TV series Puffin Rock.

Cartoon Network’s Emmy-nominated series We Bare Bears, written by Daniel Chong, is being adapted for a new TV movie and spin-off series.

Jetpack Distribution has acquired the international rights for seasons one and two of the preschool animated series Emmy & Gooroo.

Moon and Me, a new preschool series from Teletubbies creator Andrew Davenport, has named Minor Entertainment its global live entertainment partner, in addition to inking deals with a slew of new licensees.