Alison Skilton

Nickelodeon has set a premiere date for its brand-new animated preschool series Corn & Peg.

Blue Spirit Productions is strengthening its team with the appointment of Caroline Oustlant as artistic director to develop animated series projects and Sara Wikler as artistic director of the company’s Sinematik label dedicated to features.

In celebration of Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary, Sesame Workshop has partnered with TOMS, Bombas, Out of Print and DIFF eyewear for new buy-one, give-one lifestyle collections.

Filming has commenced on ABC ME’s young adult adventure series Itch, produced by Komixx Entertainment.

Cartoon Network’s brand-new series Victor and Valentino will debut Saturday, March 30, at 9:30 a.m.

Xilam Animation has appointed former Superights exec Safaa Benazzouz to the position of senior VP of media sales distribution for Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Southern Europe.

Jetpack Distribution has secured the international distribution rights to the animated series Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty, created and produced by California-based toy and entertainment company Funrise.

U.K. preschool show Clangers, narrated by Monty Python star Sir Michael Palin, has made its way to YouTube Kids in the U.S.

Cartoon Network has secured the broadcast rights to ZAG America’s upcoming animated series Power Players in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, AsiaPac and the U.S.

Total Dramarama, the prequel to the original Total Drama series, has been renewed for a second season and will air on Cartoon Network in the U.S. and TELETOON in Canada.