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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.

The Smurfs to Star in New TV Show

September 1, 2017

IMPS and Dupuis Audiovisuel have teamed up to produce a brand-new Smurfs television series following the adventures of the iconic blue characters created by Pierre "Peyo" Culliford.

Green Gold Sponsoring Inaugural ATF Animation Pitch

August 31, 2017

Reed Exhibitions has unveiled the ATF Animation Pitch, a brand-new competition sponsored by Green Gold Animation that is currently open for entries until October 31 and will be held during this year's Asia TV Forum in Singapore.

Tween Drama The Next Step Lands in the U.S.

August 30, 2017

Universal Kids has snapped up the U.S. linear rights for the first five seasons of the hit tween drama series The Next Step, which has been broadcast in more than 120 territories around the globe.