Thursday, June 18, 2026

Mansha Daswani

Mansha Daswani is the editor-in-chief and associate publisher of World Screen. She can be reached on mdaswani@worldscreen.com.

Sesame Street Lands on Netflix

May 19, 2025

Sesame Street’s 56th season, together with 90 hours of previous episodes, heads to Netflix later this year, with the show continuing to be available on PBS and PBS KIDS.

Showcase: Polydont Films

May 13, 2025

Elena Lyalina, CEO and producer at Polydont Films, tells World Screen Newsflash about the company’s growing stable of shows.

Mattel Q1 Revenues Rise

May 7, 2025

While revenues were up for Mattel in the first quarter, rising by 4 percent on a constant currency basis to $827 million, the toy giant reported a wider net loss of $40 million and has paused its full-year guidance, citing the "macro-economic environment and evolving U.S. tariff situation."

Chuck E. Cheese Aligns with Future Today

May 5, 2025

Chuck E. Cheese has rolled out a digital out-of-home network across its chain of family entertainment destinations in the U.S. and is partnering with Future Today on a branded streaming network.

The Pinkfong Company Pacts with TBS

April 29, 2025

The Pinkfong Company, owner of the popular Baby Shark IP, has sealed a deal to collaborate with TBS Television on new content and brand-building activities in Japan.

Hasbro Sees Q1 Gains

April 25, 2025

Hasbro reported a strong first quarter, with revenues rising 17 percent to $887.1 million and net profit almost doubling to $98.6 million.