Joanna Padovano Tong

DHX Media and BBC Children's Productions are producing a 10-episode second installment of the live-action series Creeped Out for CBBC in the U.K. and Family Channel in Canada.

Ben 10 Alien Party Tour, a new promotion inspired by the hit Cartoon Network brand, is launching at Smyths Toys Superstores across the U.K. this month.

Genius Brands International has appointed PhatMojo as the master toy partner in North America for the preschool property Llama Llama, based on Anna Dewdney's book series.

Alexi Wheeler, former VP of animation production and development at Nickelodeon in London, has been hired by Netflix for a senior manager role.

Keshet International (KI) has inked two separate deals with HBO Europe and SIC in Portugal for more than 200 hours of live-action finished programming for children made by Ananey Communications' Nutz Productions.

Hasbro has extended its employment agreement with Brian Goldner, chairman and CEO, for another two years, while John Frascotti is being elevated to president and COO, among other appointments at the company.

Gloob has licensed Brainiacs into the Middle East and North Africa, where the live-action series is now broadcasting in more than 20 territories.

Kratt Brothers Company is collaborating with Minnesota Children's Museum on two traveling exhibits in North America inspired by the PBS Kids series Wild Kratts.

Discovery, Inc. has tied up with My Town Games to create co-branded gaming apps featuring open-ended play.

Disney Channel has given a straight-to-series order to Gabby Duran & the Unsittables, a new live-action comedy that is slated for broadcast next year.