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Atlantyca Establishes New Division for Live Stage Shows

December 14, 2015

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 …

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New Peppa Pig App

December 14, 2015

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 …

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m4e Pacts with Thomas Brezina for New Boys’ Brand

December 14, 2015

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, …

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Temple Street Invests in Industrial Brothers

December 14, 2015

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 …

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FUNimation Channel to End Olympusat Pact & Relaunch

December 15, 2015

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 …

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Alibaba & Disney to Bring DisneyLife OTT Service to China

December 15, 2015

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. …

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Clangers & Hey Duggee to Roll Out on TreehouseGO App

December 15, 2015

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 …

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Lionsgate UK Invests in Kindle Entertainment

December 15, 2015

LONDON: Lionsgate UK has picked up a 25 percent stake in the indie production company Kindle Entertainment, which specializes in kids' and family content. Kindle is behind the children's shows Dinopaws, Hank Zipzer and Dixi, among others. It was launched …

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New General Manager for Nickelodeon UK

December 16, 2015

LONDON: Alison Bakunowich has been promoted to general manager of Nickelodeon UK, replacing Tina McCann, who is stepping down from running the children’s network. Bakunowich will take up her new post in March, gaining management responsibility for Nickelodeon UK’s network …

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2016 Children’s Media Conference Set for July

December 16, 2015

SHEFFIELD: The Children’s Media Conference (CMC) has scheduled next year’s event for July 5 to 7. Heading into its 13th year, the CMC is a conference dedicated to supporting children’s media. Held in Sheffield, it draws a global delegation of …