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Wonder Lands Double Commission

October 22, 2019

Wonder, a Banijay Group company, has been commissioned to make the new children’s series Maddie, the Zoo and You, as well as a fourth season of Maddie’s Do You Know? for CBeebies.

Hasbro Earnings Impacted by U.S.-China Tariffs

October 22, 2019

Hasbro has posted third-quarter earnings of $213 million, compared to the year-ago's $264 million, and cited in its Q3 results an impact on domestic revenues from enacted and proposed tariffs on China-made toys.

VIMN Takes Full Control of Super! in Italy

October 21, 2019

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has acquired the remaining 50-percent ownership stake in Super Broadcast, which operates the Italian free-to-air kids' network Super!, from De Agostini Editore.

Barney Live-Action Movie in the Works

October 21, 2019

Mattel has joined forces with the production companies 59% and Valparaiso Pictures to develop a live-action motion picture based on Barney, its iconic purple dinosaur.

Jetpack Expands Kids’ Portfolio

October 21, 2019

Jetpack Distribution has secured the international rights for CBBC’s live-action drama Katy and Li Critter Workshop’s non-dialogue series Buck + Buddy.