Jamie Stalcup

Folivari International has acquired the international rights to two new series, including The Baker Street Four.

Veteran producer and Paramount alum Jared Mass has launched the Atlanta-based Chalkdust Animation Studios, focusing on real-time virtual production for film and TV.

Fauna Entertainment has expanded its YouTube management services into the Arabic-speaking market in the Middle East.

WildBrain has inked a deal with Tale Wind Studio to bring Turbozaurs to its YouTube network.

The Jim Henson Company and Paramount’s Ananey Studios (Greenhouse Academy, Spell Keepers) have partnered to develop The Season Keepers, with Craig Bartlett (Dinosaur, Hey Arnold!) attached to write.

BBC Children’s has ordered four new animations for CBeebies, CBBC and BBC iPlayer, including the first commission from BBC’s Ignite program.

Blue Zoo Animation Studio (The Adventures of Paddington, Numberblocks) and Tararaboom have partnered to produce the preschool series Mojo Swoptops, which will debut on CBeebies this fall.

Mattel has launched its first FAST channel, Barbie and Friends, via Samsung TV Plus.

Disney Branded Television has unveiled a lineup of new animated projects, as well as series renewals, across its channel portfolio.

Mediawan and ZAG have appointed Moonbug alum Andy Yeatman as the CEO of their new joint venture Miraculous Corp USA and global operations.