Leading executives in the licensing and merchandising space discuss encouraging toy sales, the return of location-based experiences and the rise of the metaverse.
Chelsea Regan
Petronix Defenders to Land on Tiny Pop in the U.K.
August 31, 2022
The adventure comedy series Petronix Defenders is set to air on the free-to-air channel Tiny Pop in the U.K.
Kavaleer’s Kiva Can Do! Debuting Third Season
August 30, 2022
Kiva Can Do!, a STEM-inspired preschool series from the Irish animation studio Kavaleer Productions, is set to premiere its third season on RTÉjr on September 5.
Sphere Animation & BYUtv Join Forces for Saving Me
August 29, 2022
Montreal-based Sphere Animation has partnered with BYUtv to produce Saving Me, an animated comedy adventure family sitcom.
Cinekid Unveils Junior Co-production Market 2022 Selection
August 26, 2022
Cinekid has confirmed the 20 children’s film and television projects in development and works in progress that will be presented at its Junior Co-production Market (JCM) in October.
WildBrain Inks New Broadcast Deals for The Deep
August 25, 2022
WildBrain has secured new deals for the fourth season of the animated series The Deep, co-produced with A Stark Production and Infinite Studios.
Mattel & Save the Children Pact for New Initiative
August 24, 2022
Mattel and Mattel Children’s Foundation have partnered with Save the Children on an initiative to help improve the lives of kids in rural America.
Guru Studio Adds to People & Culture Team
August 23, 2022
Toronto-based Guru Studio has hired Sue Jung to be its head of talent acquisition and community engagement.
Under Wraps Sequel Set for Disney Channel
August 22, 2022
Disney Branded Television's Under Wraps 2, the sequel to the Disney Channel original Halloween movie Under Wraps, is slated to premiere in September.
Mighty Express to Air on Tiny Pop
August 17, 2022
The Spin Master Entertainment series Mighty Express is slated to launch on the free-to-air channel Tiny Pop in the U.K.