Tag: PBS Kids

PBS KIDS has ordered Carl the Collector, its first show featuring a lead character on the autism spectrum, from Fuzzytown Pictures and Spiffy Pictures.

Data released by Ampere Analysis on the kids’ commissioning landscape before MIPJunior’s official kick-off made clear that the segment will need an abundance of creativity to make it through choppy forecasts, and the variety of keynotes and news that came out of the market showed the ways in which the business is rising to meet the challenges.

Sesame Street’s 54th season is set to debut on November 9 on Max.

MIPJunior’s pre-opening schedule yesterday featured an insightful discussion between WildBrain’s Deirdre Brennan, Keith Chapman, PBS KIDS’ Sara DeWitt and Blue Spirit’s Olivier Lelardoux, along with the presentation of stark data from Ampere Analysis about the plunge in kids’ commissions over the last year and the crucial role of known IP.

Sinking Ship Entertainment and BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions have partnered for Odd Squad UK, a new format of the original math comedy series.

PBS International has secured the global distribution rights for PBS KIDS’ upcoming series Lyla in the Loop.

A second season of Fred Rogers Productions’ Alma’s Way is slated to premiere on PBS KIDS on September 18 with a week of new episodes.

The Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood spin-offs Donkey Hodie and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood have launched new episodes on PBS KIDS.

PBS Kids has added two new animated series to its pipeline, including Lyla in the Loop from creator Dave Peth (Odd Squad, Peg + Cat) and a weather series from Al Roker Entertainment.

Maria Whelan has been promoted to VP of marketing and brand engagement at PBS KIDS.