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NEW YORK: Nickelodeon has elevated Keith Dawkins from senior VP and general manager of TeenNick and Nicktoons to executive VP of both networks. In his new role, Dawkins will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of TeenNick and Nicktoons. …

LONDON: Zodiak Kids has presold the upcoming second season of the equestrian adventure series The Ranch to a number of broadcasters around the globe. Season two of The Ranch, produced by Zodiak Kids Studios' Télé Images Productions and ARD, is due …

LONDON: Entertainment One (eOne) has secured a number of new licensing partners for the upcoming movie The BFG spanning such categories as games, apparel and confectionery. Blues is on board for leisurewear, while Winning Movies is working on a Monopoly board …

MILAN: Atlantyca Entertainment has launched a new division dedicated to the planning, creation, production and development of live stage shows for the company's properties. Atlantyca Live will be led by Rachele Geraci, who was recently promoted to the position of …

NEW YORK/LONDON: A new Peppa Pig app, designed to teach youngsters about the various seasons, is rolling out this month. The app, Peppa Pig: Seasons—Autumn and Winter, is developed by Kids Industries and is set to launch on December 17. Preschoolers …

HÖHENKIRCHEN/MUNICH: m4e has partnered with Austrian author Thomas Brezina to develop a new, as-yet-untitled boys’ property. The adventure series will be geared toward boys aged 6 to 12. It will feature a hybrid style combining live action with CGI animation, …

TORONTO: Temple Street Productions (The Next Step) has taken a significant minority interest in Industrial Brothers, a children's content creation and animation company. The new investment will see Temple Street provide Industrial Brothers with the capital and expertise to support …

FLOWER MOUND: After this month, FUNimation Channel will no longer be distributed by Olympusat, with the anime network slated to relaunch early next year. FUNimation will officially terminate its content and brand partnership with Olympusat on December 31. The relaunched …

SHANGHAI: Alibaba Group and The Walt Disney Company have entered into a multiyear agreement to launch the OTT service DisneyLife in China. DisneyLife features a collection of Disney and Pixar movies, animated series, games, eBooks, songs, travel services and more. …

TORONTO: Corus Entertainment's preschool channel Treehouse is set to launch an exclusive premiere of Clangers and Hey Duggee on the TreehouseGO app on December 25. The exclusive sneak peek of Clangers and Hey Duggee will be available on the app …