Kristin Brzoznowski

Disney Channel has ordered Ultra Violet & Blue Demon, a live-action superhero comedy series starring legendary luchador and professional wrestler Blue Demon Jr. playing a version of himself and Scarlett Estevez (BUNK'D) as Ultra Violet.

Creator, co-writer and star Sherry Hursey and producer Art Klein talk about some of the themes at the heart of Lilly’s Light: The Movie, which is being rolled out by FilmRise.

France's Superprod Animation and Germany's Atmosphere Media have started production on Anna & Friends, a preschool series based on the books by Anouk Ricard.

WildBrain has acquired worldwide distribution rights for Alva’s World, outside the U.K., Ireland and Finland.

Chris Rose, who is currently VP of production and development for Nickelodeon International, has expanded his remit to include serving as VP of production and development for VIS Kids.

Brian Keane is joining Nickelodeon Animation Studios as executive VP of production and operations, a newly created position.

Expanding its partnership with Hasbro Consumer Products, WildBrain CPLG has been appointed to represent the eOne brands Peppa Pig, PJ Masks and Ricky Zoom in the Nordics and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

Guru Studio has appointed Jody Jessop as head of recruiting and community engagement, a newly created post.

Genius Brands International is offering a sneak peek of season one of the new animated series Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, co-executive produced by and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

KiKA has added to its lineup an animated series from Gruppo Alcuni that features a young Leonardo da Vinci.