By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Kartoon Studios' gamble on growth has paid off, as the company says it is achieving its goal of becoming "Netflix for kids." The studio says viewership has increased dramatically at the same time the flagship asset Kartoon Channel! is enjoying increased profitability. Typically, most streaming platforms have struggled to attain … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Says Expansion Plan Paying Off in 2024
Children's shows
Toonz and Driver Studios Partnership To Allow Audience Reaction to Drive Storylines
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Animation studio Toonz Media Group has engaged in an intriguing partnership with Driver Studios, that could change the way content creators engage with the audience. According to a statement from the two companies, the tech partnership could even shape how story lines develop, starting with a new 3D animated series called The … [Read more...] about Toonz and Driver Studios Partnership To Allow Audience Reaction to Drive Storylines
Moonbug Appoints New MD of Consumer Products
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Moonbug Entertainment has just appointed gaming and entertainment veteran Ashley Maidy as Managing Director of Consumer Products. The studio, owned by Candle Media, has produced some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world, including its megahits CoComelon and Blippi. Both of those franchises boast successful and growing … [Read more...] about Moonbug Appoints New MD of Consumer Products
Update: ‘S’ is for ‘Settlement’ on Sesame Street This Week
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Good news for Sesame Workshop, which staved off a potential strike by writers and achieved a tentative agreement with their union. There was a very real chance writers for Sesame Workshop could have hit the picket line as their contract ended on April 19. Instead, the company has reached a tentative agreement, and writers with the Writers … [Read more...] about Update: ‘S’ is for ‘Settlement’ on Sesame Street This Week
Puzzle Post Partners with Novel Entertainment for Licensed Horrid Henry Games
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Novel Entertainment has partnered with Puzzle Post to develop two escape room-inspired puzzle games based on the Horrid Henry IP. Puzzle Post is a UK-based toy and game company that focuses on the concept of of an escape room challenge in an envelope. The company creates high-quality puzzles and games that are delivered in the mail for … [Read more...] about Puzzle Post Partners with Novel Entertainment for Licensed Horrid Henry Games
Who’s News: Former Disney Exec Robin Gay Named as Brand Director for Bluey
BBC Studios has announced Robin Gay as the new Brand & Marketing Director for the global hit kids show Bluey. Reporting into Marketing Vice President of Kids & Family, Harriet Newby-Hill, this new role will see Robin leading the global brand and marketing strategy for Bluey, considered one of the top children's shows internationally. Robin’s new role will involve … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Disney Exec Robin Gay Named as Brand Director for Bluey
Global Hit Jade Armor Announces New Licensing and Distribution Deals
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter TeamTO has announced several new licensing and distribution initiatives to complement the upcoming release of Jade Armor's second season. Jade Armor is a family-friendly TV series and entertainment property that follows a young girl who must fulfill her destiny as a mythical superhero. The production of Jade Armor's second season is … [Read more...] about Global Hit Jade Armor Announces New Licensing and Distribution Deals
Australia Hosting Its First Children’s Content Summit Trade Show
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural edition of the Australian Children’s Content Summit trade show. The three-day trade event will bring together both local and international delegates from the children’s and family entertainment industry for networking, business negotiations, and more. “The Australian Children's Content Summit … [Read more...] about Australia Hosting Its First Children’s Content Summit Trade Show
Wonderworld Launches as New Player in Animation Production
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The veteran kids' production exec Mevelyn Noriega announced she is launching a new animation studio called Wonderworld. Wonderworld.fun LLC is described as a new production and distribution company "specializing in premium cutting-edge animation content." It is being established and will be under the direction of Noriega, who takes … [Read more...] about Wonderworld Launches as New Player in Animation Production
Kidoodle to Air Three Shows Licensed From TheSoul
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