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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.

Portfolio Places Pair of Preschool Shows on iQiYi

September 22, 2017

Portfolio Entertainment has inked a licensing deal with China’s iQiYi Kids video-on-demand platform that comprises 86 half-hours of the animated preschool programs The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! and DOKI.

Björn Jeffery Resigns as CEO of Toca Boca

September 21, 2017

After co-founding Toca Boca seven years ago, Björn Jeffery is stepping down as CEO of the children's app maker, effective immediately, to spend more time with his family and figure out the next step in his career path.

Justin Time Season 3 Set for Germany, Italy

September 20, 2017

Guru Studio and Jetpack Distribution have inked broadcast deals with Super RTL in Germany and Turner's Cartoonito in Italy for the third season of the animated preschool series Justin Time.