Alison Skilton

Sinking Ship Entertainment has hired Mehmet Gunduz for the newly created position of manager of TV sales for LatAm, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Xilam Animation has appointed Disney veteran Caterina Gonnelli to the position of executive VP of content.

KIDZ BOP is set to bring its newest tour, KIDZ BOP Live 2020, to 59 cities across the U.S., Canada and the Dominican Republic this year.

The Chinese animation company Winsing is planning to preview a number of toys inspired by its hit children’s animated shows at Spielwarenmesse, an international toy fair held annually in Nuremberg, Germany.

Silvergate Media has partnered with Merlin Entertainments to bring its hit preschool property Octonauts to Changfeng Ocean World in Shanghai, part of the SEA LIFE global aquarium chain.

WildBrain has launched a new business development initiative designed to maximize opportunities for brand licensors and content creators to reach consumer audiences through YouTube and has appointed industry veteran Steve Manners to lead the drive.

The BAFTA-winning animation and VFX studio Jellyfish Pictures has opened its newest state-of-the-art facility in South London.

Haven Global has signed a master toy deal with Jazwares for CKN Toys, which will launch to coincide with the debut of a preschool short-form series on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.

Universal Kids is set to premiere its new preschool series Powerbirds, which follows parakeet siblings Ace and Polly, who at first glance seem like ordinary pets.

Cartoon Network is gearing up for the sophomore run of Infinity Train, which is set for a five-night debut event next month.