Wednesday, April 25, 2018
YMA English Awards of Excellence Nominees Revealed
Canada’s Youth Media Alliance has revealed the TV series, digital and interactive productions in the running for the 2017 English-language Awards of Excellence. An expert jury ... Continue Reading →
Hulu Snags ‘Dot.’, ‘Counterfeit Cat.’ ‘Camp Lakebottom’ for VOD
Hulu has secured a string of new deals to expand its growing kids’ library with episodes of hit animated series Dot. (from The Jim Henson Company) and Disney XD favorites Counterfeit ... Continue Reading →
2017 Kidscreen Awards Winners Announced
The Kidscreen Summit has presented some very special Valentine’s to deserving kids’ entertainment titles, as the annual Kidscreen Awards ceremony was celebrated Tuesday ... Continue Reading →
Sarah Maizes Named Kids Ent. VP at Jim Henson Co.
The Jim Henson Company has recruited 20-year children’s entertainment and publishing veteran Sarah Maizes into the newly created position of Vice President of Children’s ... Continue Reading →
New ‘Dinosaur Train’ Movie Steams to PBS KIDS Feb. 20
PBS KIDS will premiere an all-new, one-hour movie special for its hit series Dinosaur Train, “What’s at the Center of the Earth?,” on Monday, February 20. Created by Craig Bartlett ... Continue Reading →
Sony Pictures Animation Reveals Slate through 2018
Sony Pictures Animation is forging ahead with its plans to increase its release output while creating a distinctive mix of titles, evidenced by the newly released feature film slate ... Continue Reading →
Richard Goldsmith to Lead LA Cyber Group Subsidiary
Cyber Group Studios is extending and globalizing its France-based operations with the opening of its North American subsidiary, located in Los Angeles. Veteran kids’ entertainment ... Continue Reading →
Daily News Bytes
Woody Harrelson in Talks for Han Solo Movie
The two-time Oscar nominee and Emmy winner is reportedly in early talks for a key role in Alden Ehrenreich’s 2018 release. The actor ... Continue Reading →
Netflix, Amazon, DHX, LEGO & YouTube Kids Lead Kidscreen Hot50
Kidscreen has unveiled the results of its 2016 “Hot50″ ranking of the year’s best in broadcasting, production, distribution, licensing and digital media. The list ... Continue Reading →
Margaret Loesch Named Kids Genius Cartoon Channel Exec Chair
Genius Brands International has brought onboard children’s and family media executive Margaret Loesch as Executive Chairman of its Kids Genius Channel. Loesch will provide counsel ... Continue Reading →
