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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.

Sony Leads New Funding Round for Hopster

April 26, 2018

Hopster has completed a new growth capital round led by Sony Pictures Television Networks (SPTN), which is already a strategic equity investor in the edutainment app for preschoolers.

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Toys”R”Us Secures Buyer in Central Europe

April 24, 2018

Ireland's Smyths Toys Superstores has entered into a definitive deal to acquire Toys"R"Us's operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for an estimated aggregate purchase price of €79 million ($96.6 million).

Fast & Furious Animated Series Set for Netflix

April 24, 2018

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Television have unveiled a new animated show based on the hit live-action film franchise Fast & Furious as part of their ongoing agreement for original animated kids' and family content.