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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.

TF1 & Cyber Group Partner for New Animated Show

April 27, 2017

TF1, Cyber Group Studios, Supamonks Studios and La Chouette Compagnie are currently developing Droners, a new animated comedy adventure series based on an original idea by Pierre de Cabissole and Sylvain dos Santos.

#SaveKidsTV Campaign Kicks Off Down Under

April 27, 2017

The Australian Greens political party has launched the #SaveKidsTV initiative to defend children's storytelling in the country, with Screen Producers Australia among those pledging support to the cause.

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MarcoPolo Learning Ties Up with Boat Rocker Media

April 26, 2017

MarcoPolo Learning has secured $8.5 million in Series A funding, which will be used to expand its suite of early childhood education apps and to produce animated long-form video content with Boat Rocker Media companies.

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Hasbro Revenues & Net Earnings Up in Q1

April 25, 2017

Hasbro's first-quarter revenues rose 2 percent to $849.7 million as compared to $831.2 million in 2016, while net earnings increased 41 percent to $68.6 million versus $48.8 million the year before.

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Sales Down at Mattel in Q1 2017

April 21, 2017

First-quarter financial results for the year have been released at Mattel, where the company's worldwide net and gross sales dropped by 15 percent.