Jamie Stalcup

Animation and FX studio Saffronic has appointed Skyler Mattson, former president of global creative and design agency WongDoody, as its first CEO.

Common Sense Networks has debuted three distinctive FAST channels: Sensical Jr., Sensical Makers and Sensical Gaming.

A Parent Media Co., owner of Kidoodle.TV, has revealed the U.S. and Canadian schools that won $10,000 and $20,000 grants through its KidoodlED Million Dollar School Giveaway.

Toikido and Supersocial have launched the Roblox adventure game Piñata Smashlings for kids of all ages.

Viacom18 Consumer Products has signed a deal with Point Cove—California Clothing Company for an exclusive MTV apparel collection for kids ages 3 to 14.

The 37th Cinekid Festival, set to begin on October 15, will open with the world premiere of the Dutch family film Jippie No More!

The first three episodes of Odd-Paw Vet, a brand-new IP and series from Entertainment One (eOne) and Hasbro, have bowed on an eponymous YouTube channel.

Kartoon Studios has set up Kartoon Films, a new unit led by David Neuman and Paul Robinson that will create full-length animated features based on the company’s existing properties.

Aardman and Sky Kids have expanded the hit Morph brand with the launch of The Very Small Creatures season two and the Sky Live game Morph Thingy-Ma-Bobstacle Course.

Sandbox Group has partnered with I.M.P.S. and LAFIG Belgium, the official licensors of The Smurfs, to develop an educational app featuring the blue characters.