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HALIFAX: DHX Media’s kids’ series Chuck’s Choice and Space Ranger Roger have scored new commissions, while Inspector Gadget has been renewed for a second season by TELETOON in Canada.

GLENDALE/HONG KONG: LeEco and DreamWorks Animation (DWA) have revealed that the DreamWorks channel is launching in Hong Kong and Macau.

SINGAPORE: Bomanbridge Media has sold three children’s titles, including Care Bears & Cousins, to ABS-CBN in the Philippines.

HÖHENKIRCHEN/MUNICH: m4e has signed on to adapt the popular comic book series Jinnrise as a new 3D CGI comedy action/adventure show.

LONDON: Entertainment One (eOne) has partnered with U.K. supermarket giant Asda in a deal that will see the preschool property Peppa Pig play a key role in the store’s annual Baby and Toddler event.

CANNES: Two new animated series are being launched by Shaftesbury at MIPTV: Splashlings and Firsts.

CANNES: The worldwide rights for the book-based property Miffy, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year, are owned by Mercis BV.

CANNES: Jetpack Distribution is offering up Talking Tom & Friends, based on the popular Talking Tom apps, which have been downloaded more than 3 billion times.

CANNES: Commissioned by YTV in Canada, Chuck’s Choice is a 2D animated comedy geared toward children between the ages of 6 and 11 that DHX Media is presenting to international buyers in Cannes.

CANNES: At MIPTV, 4K Media will be focused on showcasing the second season of Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V.