Kristin Brzoznowski

Watch Next Media has signed a wide-ranging deal with Mr. Men Little Miss, part of the Japanese company Sanrio, that includes plans for a new preschool series.

Disney Branded Television has greenlit How We Became the Biggest Band in the World (w.t.) and Vampirina (w.t.), two music-driven, live-action comedies set to premiere next year on Disney Channel and Disney+.

The social adventure game Sky: Children of the Light and the Moomin brand have teamed up for a collaboration with Season of Moomin.

Gigglebug Entertainment has named Lorna Withrington, who has held roles at companies such as eOne Family, Spin Master and WildBrain, as head of development.

Cloudco Entertainment, in collaboration with Forever Entertainment and Polygoat, is releasing the Care Bears: To the Rescue video game on Nintendo Switch, Steam and GOG.

A deal with Yango Play is bringing the Blippi & Friends channel to families across the Middle East and North Africa.

Italy's RIVA Studios has made a bid to acquire France's TeamTO, subject to approval from the Commercial Court of Paris.

The Tinies from MIAM! distribution topped the list of the most-watched shows in the MIPJunior Screenings Library this year, followed by Dinomite & Lucy from Toon2Tango.

Bia and the Beats from Birdo (Brazil) was selected as the winner of this year’s MIPJunior Pitch, focused on projects for the preschool audience ages 3 to 6.

BBC Children’s and Education has ordered the new preschool series Playtime Towers, which is made by BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions for CBeebies.