Joanna Padovano Tong

Nick Dorra, who previously led Rovio Entertainment's animation and content strategy as well as acquisitions for Toons TV, has launched a new animation company, Haruworks, which is now officially open for business.

Details have been revealed for The Prince of Peoria, a new live-action show that is being produced by Netflix.

Jetpack Distribution has hired Gillian Calvert Ridge, former head of global distribution at Sixteen South, as global head of sales, a newly created role that is effective immediately.

Childwise's Monitor Report 2018 has concluded that the majority of children in the U.K. are now using personal devices more than traditional TV sets to consume video content.

London-based Eye Present has signed on to co-produce the animated series Best and Bester with Finland's Gigglebug Entertainment.

DHX Media is producing a second installment of the film-based animated comedy Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs with Sony Pictures Animation and Corus Entertainment.

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has inked a distribution deal with Hulu in Japan that sees the launch of the new Nickelodeon linear channel via OTT and mobile platforms in the country.

Production studio Jellyfish Pictures is collaborating with digital production company Jollywise to create the brand-new CGI bridge series Stan & Gran.

Imira Entertainment CEO Sergi Reitg is stepping down from his role, with former Disney, NBCU and BBC exec Paul Robinson taking over as chief executive officer of the Spain-based company.

Beano Studios' Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed, part of the Jetpack Distribution catalog, has been snapped up by Germany's Super RTL in a deal that includes VOD rights.