Saturday, September 23, 2017
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 →
PBS KIDS Dives into ‘Splash and Bubbles’ Movie
PBS KIDS is inviting youngsters and their guardians for a swimmingly swell time as it premieres the first television movie event for its undersea preschool property Splash and Bubbles, ... Continue Reading →
Richard Goldsmith Resigns from Jim Henson Co.
Richard Goldsmith, Executive Vice President of Global Distribution at The Jim Henson Company, has announced he will be vacating the post he has held since 2011 later this month. For ... Continue Reading →
Diving In
Henson mixes digital puppetry and animation to grand educational effect for its MIP Junior World Premiere series Splash and Bubbles.
Making its world premiere screening at MIP Junior ... Continue Reading →
New ‘Wild Kratts’ Movie Premieres on PBS KIDS Nov. 23
There’s more to celebrate this Thanksgiving week as PBS KIDS dives into the deep sea in a new movie from intrepid explorers of the natural world, Martin and Chris Kratt. Wild Kratts: ... Continue Reading →
MIPJunior Speakers, Screenings Unveiled
MIPJunior 2016 kicks off this weekend, running October 15-16 in Cannes ahead of the MIPCOM content market. But this two-day appetizer has plenty to offer attendees, with an impressive ... Continue Reading →
Snaptoys Named Master Toy Partner for ‘Word Party’
Snaptoys, Inc. has been selected as master toy licensee by The Jim Henson Company for its Netflix original preschool series, Word Party. The first season of the show launched in July ... Continue Reading →
‘Splash and Bubbles’ to Be MIPJunior World Premiere Screening
MIPJunior organizers have announced that The Jim Henson Company and Herschend Enterprises series Splash and Bubbles will receive a World Premiere TV Screening at the 2016 event — ... Continue Reading →
