Jamie Stalcup

Disney Channel has greenlit a reboot of Wizards of Waverly Place, tentatively titled Wizards, with Selena Gomez and David Henrie set to reprise their roles.

Lion Forge Entertainment has secured the rights to Sarah Mlynowski’s best-selling series Best Wishes and will build a multi-picture live-action franchise.

Banijay Kids & Family has signed on three new licensing agents for Totally Spies!, which is set to return to screens with a seventh season later this year.

A Mattel Adventure Park, developed in partnership between Mattel and Epic Resort Destinations, is set to open in Bonner Springs, Kansas, outside Kansas City, in 2026.

Sesame Workshop and American Dream have partnered to open the Sesame Street Learn & Play Educational Play Center later this year in East Rutherford, New Jersey, outside of New York City.

Curiosity has added Kidstream and its curated selection of children’s shows to its Smart Bundle of services.

Mint Copenhagen has expanded its footprint in Europe with the opening of an office in London to grow its IP development slate and boost the studio and agency sides of its business.

Channel 5’s Milkshake! is celebrating British Sign Language Week with expert signer Lisa Kelly teaching presenters and viewers how to sign phrases from their favorite characters.

CBC Kids has greenlit a second season of Lopii Productions’ live-action preschool series Bestest Day Ever with My Best Friend!

Mondo TV has secured a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in Italy that will see Turbozaurs debut on channels such as Frisbee and K2, as well as discovery+.