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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.

ACTF Sends Balloon Barnyard to Ireland

May 30, 2017

The Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) has licensed Balloon Barnyard to Ireland's TG4, where a Gaelic version of the animated preschool show is due to debut later this year.

New L&M Deals for Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

May 25, 2017

The Fred Rogers Company and Out of the Blue Enterprises have extended the master publishing agreement with Simon & Schuster for Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood until 2022, with new licensees also coming on board the brand.

Nick Renews SpongeBob, PAW Patrol & More

May 24, 2017

Nickelodeon has greenlit a 12th season of the animated hit SpongeBob SquarePants, and has also renewed the preschool series PAW Patrol, Shimmer and Shine, Rusty Rivets and Nella the Princess Knight.