Kristin Brzoznowski

9 Story Media Group has acquired a minority equity stake and entered into a first-look deal with the Knights Of publishing company.

Valencia is hosting the next edition of Cartoon Springboard, the pitching event for new animation talents to be held from October 26 to 28.

Kate Sanagan, head of sales and distribution, on the two key strategies driving the company’s recent successes: internal brand-building and third-party producer partnerships.

Jetpack Distribution has acquired the worldwide rights for three new preschool shows from the Northern Ireland-based animation outfit Paper Owl Films.

Mondo TV Iberoamérica and Mondo TV Producciones Canarias have come together and are now operating under the name Mondo TV Studios.

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) is working to bring the best-selling Karma and Jonar children’s books to Viaplay as an original series.

Apple TV+ has ordered Amber Brown, based on the best-selling book series by Paula Danziger.

Sky has slated the one-off documentary COP26: In Your Hands to launch on Sky Kids and the NOW streaming service ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).

Sesame Workshop has promoted Samantha Maltin to executive VP and chief marketing officer.

ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE) has taken on the international distribution rights for the animated film Shorty and the Legend of the Enchanted Reef.