Profiles

Mickey and Minnie’s Wish Upon a Christmas executive producers Mark Seidenberg and Rob LaDuca on the new holiday special.

Creator Gyimah Gariba and Guru Studio’s Frank Falcone on Big Blue’s long and winding path from compelling pitch to commissioned and completed series soon to appear on broadcasters and platforms across the globe.

This year's Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) will feature a three-day in-person event taking place at ExCel London from November 17 to 19, followed by two days online from November 30 to December 1.

Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal, the South African creators of the animated buddy comedy series Kiff, on making the Disney series.

Kate Sanagan, head of sales and distribution, on the two key strategies driving the company’s recent successes: internal brand-building and third-party producer partnerships.

Raphaelle Mathieu, senior VP of sales, acquisitions and new media, discusses the company's focus on delivering content that addresses the current needs of children.

Claire Finn, managing director of Lighthouse Studios, on the company's recent growth and its latest project, Little Ellen.

The Cartoon Forum pitching and co-pro event for animated TV projects returns to Toulouse, France, from September 20 to 23.

Matthew Pepe and Chris Clarke, co-creators of The Ellie Sparkles Show, on how the series promotes diversity and inclusion.

Harrison Wilcox, executive producer of Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends, on Marvel's first full-length series for preschoolers.