Alison Skilton

The Studio 100 Media and m4e brands Maya the Bee, Mia and me and Heidi have landed deals with JLK Brand Licensing Group for a licensing and merchandising program in the U.S. and Canada.

APC Kids has been named the worldwide distributor outside of France, Belgium, Luxembourg and India for the new animated series Galactic Agency and is set to offer the show to pre-buyers at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

Mattel has extended its global licensing partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to develop toys based on the DC Universe.

Disney Channel has picked up the live-action father-daughter comedy Sydney to the Max for a sophomore run ahead of season one’s return.

WildBrain has tapped Elia Bouthors for the newly created position of strategy and innovation director, effective immediately.

Nickelodeon Latin America and YouTube personality Isabella de La Torre, known as La Bala, have signed an agreement that will see the company represent the teen star globally.

Adventure Bay, the family-friendly themed world based on the hit kids’ series PAW Patrol, has opened its doors at Movie Park Germany’s Nickland.

A brand-new animated series, The Butterfly Fairy Friends, is in the works from the founders of Studio 100, Hans Bourlon and Gert Verhulst.

Driver Digital Studios has tapped marketing and licensing vet Melanie Summers for the role of chief brand officer, as the company seeks to expand its existing IP portfolio.

Corus Entertainment has acquired the Canadian broadcast rights for the animated preschool series Pikwik from Guru Studio.