By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has partnered with Tencent Video and Miaow’s House as the exclusive worldwide distributor of the Pet Hotel series outside of mainland China. “This exciting partnership with Tencent Video and Miaow’s House represents the continued expansion of our business in China and underscores WildBrain’s international reach as we introduce … [Read more...] about WildBrain to Become Global Distributor for Tencent’s Pet Hotel Series
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Acquisitions: Wildbrain Buys Out Pre-Production Animator House of Cool
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The global entertainment company WildBrain has closed its acquisition of the pre-production animation studio, House of Cool. The acquisition is intended to expand and improve Wildbrain's pre-production capabilities for current and future animated series, specials and features. The co-founders of House of Cool, Wes Lui and Ricardo … [Read more...] about Acquisitions: Wildbrain Buys Out Pre-Production Animator House of Cool
Metaverse: Teletubbies Become Fashion Icons on Second Life
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter House of Blueberry and WildBrain are releasing an exclusive virtual Teletubbies clothing collection for the Second Life metaverse platform. Second Life is an online multimedia metaverse platform that was developed and launched by Linden Labs in 2003. The virtual Teletubbies clothing collection includes more than a 130 items that can … [Read more...] about Metaverse: Teletubbies Become Fashion Icons on Second Life
Who’s News: Wildbrain Names Josh Scherba as New CEO
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The family entertainment leader Wildbrain Ltd. has promoted Josh Scherba (pictured at right) to the position of CEO, replacing Eric Ellenbogen. As well, Jim Fielding, Chief Marketing and Brands Officer, has been appointed as Strategic Advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors. Scherba will take on the role of President and CEO, and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wildbrain Names Josh Scherba as New CEO
Ukraine’s Brave Bunnies Defy Russian Invaders, With Help From WildBrain
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The people of Ukraine have been redefining the definition of courage and perseverance under the most extreme adversity. Now, the aptly named pre-school series Brave Bunnies is going back into production with the help of Wildbrain. The global kids and family entertainment company has partnered with Ukrainian kids’ producer Glowberry … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s Brave Bunnies Defy Russian Invaders, With Help From WildBrain
Wildbrain CPLG Expands Into Asia Pacific
Brand licensing agency WildBrain CPLG is expanding across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region with the launch of new dedicated offices in Singapore, Taipei and Seoul. Additionally, the licensing team who are part of WildBrain’s existing Shanghai operations will be expanded and renamed WildBrain CPLG China. The new and existing operations will service the entire APAC region across … [Read more...] about Wildbrain CPLG Expands Into Asia Pacific
Three New Faces In Wildbrain’s C-Suite
WILDBRAIN ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO FUEL NEW BUSINESS, CREATIVITY AND INTEGRATION WildBrain Ltd. a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has announced three new appointments for C-level positions in the company. One of those brings a new face to the Wildbrain management team, as Damon Berger has joined the company in the newly created position of Chief … [Read more...] about Three New Faces In Wildbrain’s C-Suite
Teletubbies Show Their Pride With Fashion Collection
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is partnering with GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, to support 2021 Pride Month in June with the launch of its first Teletubbies fashion collection for adult fans. Proceeds from sales of the collection will benefit GLAAD to support its … [Read more...] about Teletubbies Show Their Pride With Fashion Collection
Who’s News: New Faces and Places at Disney, Wildbrain, Brainbase
Leading our Who's News section, Disney has promoted Jane Gould to EVP of content research, insights and scheduling at Disney General Entertainment (DGE) Content. Gould's position is now expanding at the House of Mouse to provide consumer insights to more of Disney’s brands. Reporting to the DGE EVP of strategy and business operations Trisha Husson, Gould will now work across … [Read more...] about Who’s News: New Faces and Places at Disney, Wildbrain, Brainbase
WildBrain Lands European Deals For The Boys, Outlander and Cobra Kai
WildBrain CPLG has secured a wave of cross-category licensees in Europe for a trio of Sony Pictures hit TV series; The Boys, Cobra Kai and Outlander. The Boys is a superhero series with a twist, in which the 'supers' are more villainous than heroic. Wildbrain has secured licensing deals in the UK for the popular Amazon show with the following parties: Forbidden Planet, for a … [Read more...] about WildBrain Lands European Deals For The Boys, Outlander and Cobra Kai