Joanna Padovano Tong

LONDON: Sky, which is moving into original children's programming, is releasing Sky Kids, a new application for preschoolers up to 9-year-olds that is of no extra cost to Sky customers.

GLENDALE/HONG KONG: LeEco and DreamWorks Animation (DWA) have revealed that the DreamWorks channel is launching in Hong Kong and Macau.

HÖHENKIRCHEN/MUNICH: m4e has signed on to adapt the popular comic book series Jinnrise as a new 3D CGI comedy action/adventure show.

LONDON/NEW YORK: Zodiak Kids Studios has been commissioned to produce the new animated series Kody Kapow for NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment's 24-hour preschool network Sprout.

LONDON: The free-to-air Arabic kids' channel Spacetoon and its licensing division, ALC, have unveiled a number of new broadcast and licensing agreements.

BURBANK: Later this spring, Nickelodeon is due to debut The Loud House, a new animated comedy series produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios.

LOS ANGELES: ToonsTV, Rovio Animation Company's family-friendly video platform, has launched globally for the all-new Apple TV.

LOS ANGELES: Kirk Fogg has joined the cast of Nickelodeon's upcoming action/adventure TV movie Legends of the Hidden Temple, based on the channel's hit game show from the 1990s.

LIVERPOOL: The preschool properties Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends and Fireman Sam have joined the Albert Dock family entertainment center in Liverpool to form Mattel Play!, an indoor experience meant to inspire play and activity.

NEW YORK: Sprout, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment's 24-hour preschool network, has named Kristen Campolattaro as its VP of brand marketing.