Kristin Brzoznowski

Sensical has landed new deals with content partners, while parent company Common Sense Networks has secured carriage for the Sensical 8 service, targeting kids 8 to 10, on The Roku Channel.

TeamTO and the U.K. licensing agency This is Iris have been collaborating on a number of licensing initiatives for the animated comedy Mighty Mike.

The NSW Government has committed to supporting the expansion of the local production studio Flying Bark Productions to help create 150 new full-time jobs at its Sydney-based facilities.

Jack Black is reprising his role as the kung fu panda Po in the animated series Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight for Netflix.

Netflix has struck a deal with Dr. Seuss Enterprises for a slate of five new animated preschool series and specials based on the brand's characters and stories.

Magikbee and WildBrain have closed a deal to license seasons 9 through 11 of Mattel’s classic Polly Pocket series for the streaming platform KidsBeeTV.

The Ukrainian and Russian animation communities have signed an open letter condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Pluto TV Germany has launched Nick Ukraine, a new channel dedicated to Ukrainian children currently in Germany.

National public broadcasters ABC (Australia) and CBC (Canada) have teamed up to launch the Kindred ABC/CBC Animation Collaboration, designed to nurture and support the kids’ production industry by funding new animated projects for children.

The animation company Omens Studios, behind series such as Counting with Paula and Leo the Wildlife Ranger, has appointed Jimmy Kim as executive chairman.