By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter TheSoul Publishing is expanding the reach of its family-friendly channels through a partnership with the safe streaming platform Kidoodle.TV. Starting this month, three of TheSoul's channels will be featured across the Kidoodle.TV service in both English and Spanish. The channels included in the licensing deal are 5-Minute Crafts, Slick … [Read more...] about Kidoodle to Air Three Shows Licensed From TheSoul
Children's Shows
Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Appoints New Head of Creative Development
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop has promoted producer Kim Díaz as its new Vice President of Creative Development. As VP of Creative Development, Díaz will develop and lead the creative development strategy for new long-form and short-form series, specials, and other programming initiatives for Sesame Workshop. She will also be responsible for … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Appoints New Head of Creative Development
New Licensed CP Products Released to Mark 80 Years of Tweety
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery is releasing new licensed consumer products collections for the ongoing 80 Years of Tweety anniversary celebration. The Tweety character is a part of the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated cartoons. The character debuted in the 1942 short, A Tale of Two Kitties. Since its initial debut, … [Read more...] about New Licensed CP Products Released to Mark 80 Years of Tweety
Scholastic Releasing New Children’s Books Based on Dino Ranch
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Scholastic and Boat Rocker have released the fifth and sixth titles in their licensed publishing program for the preschool series Dino Ranch. The new books in the Dino Ranch publishing program include a storybook titled Pterodactyl Attack! and a Level 1 reader called Home on the Ranch. Both of these books were made available for purchase … [Read more...] about Scholastic Releasing New Children’s Books Based on Dino Ranch
Dragon Ball-Inspired Symphony Coming to Canada
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kashamara Productions and Overlook Events will be bringing the officially licensed Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure to Canada in 2023. Kashamara Productions is a newly-formed experiential licensing company that works on live events based on entertainment franchises. Created and produced by Overlook Events, the Dragon Ball Symphonic … [Read more...] about Dragon Ball-Inspired Symphony Coming to Canada
BBC Studios Adds Twelve New Partners to Bluey’s North America Licensing Program
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter BBC Studios is adding to its list of licensed consumer products partners for the animated, preschool brand, Bluey. These new licensing partnerships lead up to the debut of the giant Bluey balloon at the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The publishing company Bendon, Inc. is releasing a line of Imagine ink coloring books in the U.S. … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Adds Twelve New Partners to Bluey’s North America Licensing Program
Food Licensing: Danone and ZAG Unveil Miraculous Partnership
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The animation studio ZAG has partnered with Danone to bring a new range of healthy foods and beverages to families in Spain and Portugal. As part of the licensing agreement, three of Danone’s product lines—Actimel, Font Vella, and Danone Natural Yogurt—will feature the superheroes from ZAG’s flagship property, Miraculous – Tales of … [Read more...] about Food Licensing: Danone and ZAG Unveil Miraculous Partnership
Mattel Celebrates Masters of the Universe 40th Anniversary
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Mattel, Inc. marks the 40th birthday of the licensed Masters of the Universe franchise with new content. “We are so excited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Masters of the Universe," said PJ Lewis, Vice President of Global Marketing and Portfolio Leader at Mattel. "The He-Man brand and everything it represents—including the tenets … [Read more...] about Mattel Celebrates Masters of the Universe 40th Anniversary
Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé to Co-Host the 2023 Kidscreen Awards Ceremony
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter The 2023 Kidscreen Awards Ceremony will be hosted by the children's educators and drag performers, Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé. The Kidscreen Summit is a four-day trade show event that focuses on kid's entertainment media. Kidscreen Summit 2023 takes place in Miami and is one of the most important trade shows in the children's entertainment … [Read more...] about Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé to Co-Host the 2023 Kidscreen Awards Ceremony
Xilam Animation Makes Waves with Zig & Sharko Season Four Sales
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterXilam Animation has secured several licensing deals for the fourth season of Zig & Sharko, in preparation for the first episode's debut at MIPCOM.Launching in September 2023, season four has been acquired by the studio's longstanding partner Gulli in France, which has also renewed its partnership across the previous three seasons. In … [Read more...] about Xilam Animation Makes Waves with Zig & Sharko Season Four Sales