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Sara Alessi

Sara Alessi is the associate editor of World Screen. She can be reached at salessi@worldscreen.com.

Imira Lands Sales for Lucky Fred & More

October 4, 2017

Imira Entertainment has secured distribution deals with partners such as Netflix and SUPER RTL ahead of MIPJunior and MIPCOM, where it will present its slate of kids’ titles.

Cast Set for Disney’s Freaky Friday Musical

October 2, 2017

Heidi Blickenstaff ("Freaky Friday" stage production) and Cozi Zuehlsdorff (Dolphin Tale, Liv and Maddie) have come on board to star in Disney Channel's musical update of Freaky Friday from director and executive producer Steve Carr (Daddy Daycare).

Disney Consolidates Watch Apps with DisneyNOW

September 29, 2017

The Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior Watch apps have been combined into one newly branded DisneyNOW app featuring an upgraded user experience and full episodes of series from each network.

U.S. PJ Masks Licensing Program Grows

September 29, 2017

The U.S. consumer-products program for Entertainment One’s (eOne) PJ Masks is continuing to expand, with new offerings slated to roll out beginning this fall and running into early 2018.

Zodiak Kids to Rep Tee and Mo

September 28, 2017

Zodiak Kids has acquired distribution rights for the new CBeebies preschool series Tee and Mo, which it will present to buyers at MIPCOM.