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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.

Amazon & The Roots Collaborate on Kids’ Series

April 14, 2017

Amazon is currently developing an animated children's show, tentatively titled South Street Sounds, as well as a live-action kids' series with Grammy-winning hip-hop band The Roots and their Passyunk Productions.

Boomerang SVOD Service Now Available in the U.S.

April 12, 2017

Turner and Warner Bros.'s recently announced premium streaming subscription service Boomerang has officially launched in the U.S. on the web, iOS and Android devices, later expanding to additional platforms.

Imagine Entertainment in JV with Animal Logic

April 6, 2017

Imagine Entertainment (How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Curious George) has entered into a joint venture with Animal Logic Entertainment (Happy Feet, The LEGO Movie) to produce animated and hybrid family films.