Sara Alessi

DHX Brands has teamed up with ABC Kids and The Children’s Group to release a new album, Big Hugs, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Teletubbies.

Sinking Ship Entertainment has inked a deal for Annedroids with Amazon, bringing the series into every territory across the globe.

Sesame Workshop and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are collaborating on a new public advocacy campaign to address gender stereotypes and social norms that prevent girls from accessing education and following their dreams.

Iftah Ya Simsim, an Arabic-language kids’ series based on Sesame Street, is launching its second season on national TV channels across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and parts of the MENA region this week.

Xilam Animation has inked a host of broadcast deals with networks across Russia and CIS for its animated properties Oggy & the Cockroaches and Zig & Sharko.

Mondo TV’s first-ever live-action production, Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa, has launched in Russia and Israel, marking its debut in the EMEA region.

Mattel’s Thomas & Friends brand and Pottery Barn Kids have released an exclusive licensed collection of Thomas & Friends home décor and accessories.

Blue Ant International has expanded its distribution business with a new premium kids’ offering, including the preschool show Teddies, that it will present to international buyers at MIPJunior.

41 Entertainment (41E) is heading to Cannes with a lineup of animated series, including Activision Blizzard Studios’ Skylanders Academy, for which the company has been named exclusive global sales agent for linear television, EST and home-entertainment distribution.

CAKE has teamed up with South Africa’s Triggerfish Animation Studios to co-produce the action-comedy series Mama K’s Super 4.