Joanna Padovano Tong

Xilam Animation has licensed Mr Magoo and Moka, as well as the third installment of Zig & Sharko, to German free-to-air broadcaster Super RTL.

Entertainment One (eOne) has secured new licensees for Peppa Pig in the U.K. as the popular brand gears up to celebrate its 15th anniversary next year.

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has signed an agreement with Purpose Media that sees the introduction of a TeenNick-branded programming block in Vietnam.

Thunderbird’s Atomic Cartoons is developing the children's book series Eerie Elementary, written by Max Brallier under the pen name Jack Chabert, for television.

Banijay Group's Zodiak Kids has acquired the rights to distribute 17 children's series and specials from Amazon Studios at this year's MIPJunior and MIPCOM.

Gulli in France has greenlit Gaumont's animated buddy comedy Bionic Max, which is meant for young viewers between the ages of 6 and 11.

Guru Studio has appointed Aurora World to develop a line of plush toys based on the hit preschool series True and the Rainbow Kingdom.

At next month's MIPCOM, CAKE plans to present Mighty Mike, an animated slapstick comedy produced by France's TeamTO.

Nickelodeon has signed an agreement with ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE) for the new live-action series The Bureau of Magical Things, created by Jonathan M. Shiff (H2O: Just Add Water).

In concluding its strategic review, DHX Media has inked an agency deal with CAA Global Brand Management Group (CAA-GBG) for Peanuts in Asia, with plans to focus more on investing in WildBrain and developing premium originals.