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TORONTO: Former CBC exec Michael Serafini has joined DHX Television as VP of programming, effective immediately. In his role, Serafini will oversee the strategic development, execution and promotion of the DHX Television channels and their digital extensions, while enhancing the …

BURBANK: Disney’s latest Lion King movie, The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, is set to debut on Disney Channel in the U.S. and Canada on November 22. After the premiere, the movie will be available on the WATCH Disney Channel …

LONDON: Entertainment One (eOne) has signed a number of new licensing agreements for the popular preschool property Peppa Pig in the U.K. Winning Moves, which already makes Peppa Pig Top Trumps, has signed on for Junior Monopoly and Guess Who board games …

NEW YORK: A new licensing agreement inked by 4K Media will see artwork and characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand incorporated into the classic board game Monopoly. Through the agreement with Winning Moves International, the artwork will also be used in …

HALIFAX: Australia's ABC KIDS has picked up the new Teletubbies series and Twirlywoos from DHX Media, which also signed up Haven as Oz licensing agent for Twirlywoos. Both of these flagship preschool properties have been acquired by the Australian Broadcasting …

LONDON: Cartoon Network Enterprises has joined forces with Panini to launch a new Cartoon Network Magazine. The new magazine targets kids ages 6 to 10 and comes to shelves in the U.K. beginning October 15. It will roll out in …

LONDON: FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment has appointed several new licensing agents in key territories to represent its preschool property Kate & Mim-Mim. Planeta Junior has signed on as the licensing agent for all of its European territories, including France, …

NEW YORK: Characters from the classic kids’ TV show H.R. Pufnstuf are set to make guest appearances on a special episode of Nickelodeon’s preschool series Mutt & Stuff, which the network has greenlit for an extended first season. Production on …

LONDON: Rainbow has secured additional licensees and broadcasters, including Nickelodeon, for its animated series Regal Academy. Nickelodeon channels worldwide will start airing the new series. The show will also air on RAI in Italy beginning later next year, and additional …

BOSTON: Terry Fitzpatrick, an 18-year veteran of Sesame Workshop, has joined WGBH as VP for children’s education and media. Fitzpatrick served as chief content and distribution officer at Sesame Workshop, overseeing content development, production, distribution strategy and partnership cultivation for …