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Joanna Padovano Tong

Joanna Padovano Tong is the managing editor of World Screen. She can be reached at jpadovano@worldscreen.com.

Playmates Toys On Board New Voltron Series

February 16, 2016

EL SEGUNDO: Playmates Toys has become the master toy licensee for DreamWorks Animation's Voltron: Legendary Defender, a reimagining of the classic property that is headed to Netflix.

Filmlance Working On New Moomin Series

February 15, 2016

STOCKHOLM: Bron/Broen producer Filmlance International has inked a licensing deal with Moomin Characters and Bulls Licensing to develop the new Moomin animated show.

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Disney XD Slates New LEGO Star Wars Series

February 12, 2016

BURBANK: Disney XD in the U.S. is due to debut LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, an all-new animated show produced by Wil Film, the LEGO Group and Lucasfilm, this summer.

Peanuts Producer to Bring Betty Boop Back to TV

February 11, 2016

PARIS/LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK: Betty Boop takes center stage in a new animated series being developed by Normaal Animation (Peanuts), marking the first time the iconic character will star in her own show in three decades.