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HÖHENKIRCHEN/MUNICH: m4e has signed on to adapt the popular comic book series Jinnrise as a new 3D CGI comedy action/adventure show.

LONDON: Entertainment One (eOne) has partnered with U.K. supermarket giant Asda in a deal that will see the preschool property Peppa Pig play a key role in the store’s annual Baby and Toddler event.

CANNES: Two new animated series are being launched by Shaftesbury at MIPTV: Splashlings and Firsts.

CANNES: The worldwide rights for the book-based property Miffy, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year, are owned by Mercis BV.

CANNES: Jetpack Distribution is offering up Talking Tom & Friends, based on the popular Talking Tom apps, which have been downloaded more than 3 billion times.

CANNES: Commissioned by YTV in Canada, Chuck’s Choice is a 2D animated comedy geared toward children between the ages of 6 and 11 that DHX Media is presenting to international buyers in Cannes.

CANNES: At MIPTV, 4K Media will be focused on showcasing the second season of Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V.

LONDON/NEW YORK: Zodiak Kids Studios has been commissioned to produce the new animated series Kody Kapow for NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment's 24-hour preschool network Sprout.

LONDON: The free-to-air Arabic kids' channel Spacetoon and its licensing division, ALC, have unveiled a number of new broadcast and licensing agreements.

BURBANK: Disney XD and Disney Channel are airing a sneak preview of the new series Walk the Prank, which combines scripted comedy with real hidden-camera pranks, on April Fools' Day.