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COLOGNE: In the lead-up to MIPTV, WDR mediagroup (WDRmg) has inked a deal with Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (rbb) and its subsidiary rbb media to take over international distribution for Little Sandman and four kids’ formats related to going to sleep and dreaming.

CANNES: Mattel Creations has appointed ProjectFirst in Russia and Little Dot Studios in France to oversee AVOD platforms and increase channel subscribers for Barbie, Hot Wheels and Monster High, as well as to develop new digital channels for Thomas & Friends.

CANNES: The 24th season of Saban Brands’ hit Power Rangers franchise, Power Rangers Ninja Steel, debuted in January on Nickelodeon in the U.S. and will roll out globally throughout the year.

CANNES: Nelvana has the multiplatform series Bravest Warriors and homegrown hit Ranger Rob to showcase.

CANNES: Sunrights is continuing to pitch the first season of the animated series Beyblade Burst and wants to secure home-video distribution for the first three seasons of the 2002 Beyblade series.

CANNES: Based on a book collection, Simon is “a modern-day classic for preschoolers,” according to Marie Conge, the head of sales and business development at GO-N Productions.

CANNES: From the channel JeemTV, currently available on the beIN platform, comes the in-house production Saham Adventures.

LONDON: Platinum Films (Matt Hatter Chronicles) has teamed up with Bear Grylls Ventures for the new animated series Young Bear Grylls, based on the adventures of the titular survival expert during his youth.

LONDON: Rainbow's new live-action series Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends is slated to begin airing on Disney Channel in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

LONDON: Jetpack Distribution has secured additional broadcast and licensing deals across the globe for its preschool show Yoko.