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Zephyr Animation, the production arm of APC Kids, has secured the first presales for the animated adventure comedy Lana Longbeard, co-produced with Copernicus Studios.

Corus Entertainment’s Waterside Studios has begun production on Geek Girl, based on the best-selling novels by Holly Smale.

Hasbro has signed a deal with Audible to develop and produce the first-ever Peppa Pig podcast content.

Superights has acquired the global distribution rights, excluding mainland China, for Princess Sam Pictures’ Tara Duncan.

Konami Cross Media NY has signed new European licensing agreements for Yu-Gi-Oh! with TOMY International, Heathside Trading and Trade Invaders.

Mattel has entered into an agreement with Simon & Schuster, which will handle sales and distribution of the new Mattel Press imprint and the American Girl Publishing imprint in the U.S. and Canada.

Among a series of announcements from Disney Branded Television and Disney Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) is news of a greenlight for Disney Junior’s Ariel, an animated musical show for preschoolers inspired by The Little Mermaid.

Genius Brands International is changing its name to Kartoon Studios.

Toon2Tango is highlighting Monster Loving Maniacs, a 2D comedy that follows monster-hunting kids who secretly love the paranormal creatures.

The preschool series Beardy Bodo leads the offering from Riki Group, currently celebrating its 20th anniversary.