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EL SEGUNDO: Mattel has secured additional licensees for Bob the Builder in the U.S., Europe and beyond, including Smoby for basic role-play items in Germany and the U.K.

SANTA MONICA: Hulu has inked a new content licensing deal with The Disney-ABC Television Group that will see full previous seasons of Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD series become available on the streaming service.

LONDON: CBeebies has ordered the new comedy adventure Bitz & Bob, which seeks to teach preschoolers key principles about science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).

OTTAWA: Amberwood Entertainment is developing the animated prime-time holiday special The Kuujjuaq Candy Drop, which is being written by Kris Pearn (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Arthur Christmas, Shaun the Sheep).

TORONTO: Corus Entertainment has expanded its partnership with Turner’s Cartoon Network in Canada in a new multiyear broadcast and merchandise agreement.

HÖHENKIRCHEN/MUNICH: As m4e continues to expand its rights portfolio, the company is also growing its licensing and merchandising team, with three executive appointments.

LAS VEGAS: Mondo TV is working with co-production partner Aurora World to introduce YooHoo & Friends and Cuby Zoo to the international market at Licensing Expo.

BURBANK: Disney Channel has ordered a sophomore season of the live-action comedy series Stuck in the Middle.

BREDA: Studio 100 International has extended its deal with Famosa to launch toys based on the animated hit Heidi in the Mexican market.

LONDON: ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) is expanding the presence of the popular boys' action/adventure series Thunderbirds Are Go in both North and South America.