Top Stories

Genius Brands International has reached a deal to acquire WOW! Unlimited Media, which owns Frederator Studios, Mainframe Studios and an extensive YouTube channel network, for $53 million in cash and stock.

APC Kids has inked a deal with France Télévisions for two live-action kids' series, including the comedy-drama Hardball.

Jetpack Distribution has secured the international rights, outside of the U.K., for the spoof animal clip show Silly Animals.

Studio 100 Media has partnered with Pacoon, an agency specializing in package design and sustainability, to create Maya the Bee—Eco Trend Book.

pocket.watch has widely released the animated comedy series Onyx Monster Mysteries and related games, merchandise and original music.

Briko, a co-production between Fauna Entertainment and Toonz Media Group, has rolled out an L&M program, with Turkey serving as the pilot country.

Xilam Animation has signed Simba Dickie Group as the global master toy partner for its preschool series Oggy Oggy.

FilmRise has signed a deal for 184 episodes of children's programming for its FilmRise Streaming Network from 9 Story Distribution International.

YouTube Originals has picked up 13 more episodes of SmartStudy’s animated kids’ series Pinkfong Wonderstar.

Disney Junior's Mickey Mouse Funhouse has been greenlit for a second season.