Jamie Stalcup

Mattel has entered into an agreement with Simon & Schuster, which will handle sales and distribution of the new Mattel Press imprint and the American Girl Publishing imprint in the U.S. and Canada.

Irish animation studio Kavaleer Productions has hired producers Alan Keane and Geraldine Weber to aid in its growth phase.

Jetpack Distribution has appointed WildBrain alum Rebecca Lugo as its new head of global sales.

DreamWorks Animation is producing Fright Krewe, a 2D animated horror series set to debut on Hulu and Peacock later this year.

Sky has acquired three seasons of Super Sema from CAKE, with the series set to make its U.K. debut on August 14 on Sky Kids.

Sinking Ship Entertainment has signed a slew of new licensing deals for Jane, The Fabulous Show with Fay & Fluffy and Odd Squad.

Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, the Ontario Water Centre and its ClearWater Farm social enterprise have teamed to introduce Potatoverse, a climate-focused multiplatform digital universe for children.

The newly launched production and distribution company Wonderworld.Fun has appointed Emilie Pasquet as VP of distribution and co-production.

BBC Studios Kids & Family has added 30 new licensing partners for Bluey in North America and Latin America.

Indian animation studio 88 Pictures (Trollhunters trilogy, Fast & Furious Spy Racers, Gremlins) has opened its first international office, located in Toronto, Canada.