Top Stories

SYDNEY: SLR Productions has optioned the rights to develop the book series Andy Roid, penned by Felice Arena and published by Penguin Books Australia, into an animated television show.

TORONTO: Following its premiere on Disney XD in the U.K. and U.S., Tricon Kids & Family’s award-winning original animated comedy series Counterfeit Cat is due to roll out in additional territories on Disney XD and Disney Channel.

TORONTO: Sinking Ship Entertainment has licensed the fourth season of the hit design show Giver to Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) for national broadcast, and Knowledge Network for British Columbia.

TORONTO: 9 Story Media Group has inked several new deals in China spanning broadcast, digital and licensing for the animated series Wild Kratts.

ULTIMO: ABC ME, a digital and broadcast service for primary school children in Australia, has become available on television and as an app for iOS and Android tablets.

World Screen, in partnership with MIPCOM, is holding its second annual Kids’ Content Trendsetter Awards.

ARLINGTON: Dawn Ciccone, who has more than two decades of licensing and merchandising experience, has been elevated to VP of brand licensing at PBS.

PARIS: Xilam has appointed Dream Theatre to serve as the licensing agent in India for its children’s series Oggy & the Cockroaches.

STOCKHOLM: MTG has unveiled details for The Big Experiment, its first original kids' series that is slated to begin airing on Viaplay across the Nordic region later this year.

LONDON: Hopster has added the preschool series Phonics School to its lineup of educational shows.