Joanna Padovano Tong

Nelvana has signed a broadcast deal with Sprout, the preschool destination of NBCU's Universal Kids channel, that sees the original animated series Ranger Rob airing in the U.S.

As an extension of their existing partnership, Mattel and parenting portal Babytree are co-developing a network of physical learning centers for kids across China aged 5 and under.

Banijay Group's Zodiak Kids has inked a U.K. deal with Channel 5's Milkshake! for the popular preschool series Floogals, based on the original idea by Dan Good.

Nickelodeon in Israel has ordered a third installment of the daily live-action teen drama The Hood from Ananey Communications' Nutz Productions.

Sabbatical Entertainment has licensed the children's edutainment show Kids' Planet to Spanish-language channel Univision Network in the U.S.

Online personality GloZell Green has partnered with Bunim/Murray Productions and PB&J Television on a new YouTube channel for preschoolers called Glo-Bugz.

CBeebies Controller Kay Benbow is among a trio of executives departing BBC Children's as the division undergoes a restructuring, which includes the creation of four new positions and the elimination of redundant roles.

Puffin Rock, an animated preschool show narrated by Chris O'Dowd, is due to debut this month on Channel 5's refreshed Milkshake! programming block.

ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has teamed up with Kuato Studios for a storytelling game application based on the hit adventure series Thunderbirds Are Go.

Mattel Creations' Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! has been revealed as the first 2017 MIPJunior World Premiere TV Screening, taking place on Saturday, October 14, at 6 p.m.