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CyberGroup, FantaWild and Telescreen Win MIP Jr. Prizes

October 3, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

The international children’s content market MIP Junior wrapped over the weekend in Cannes. The two-day event was packed with various panels focusing on different aspects of the industry—from what buyers are looking for shows this year to how the teen market is driving the transmedia trends, and the possible merging [...]

Zinkia Taps Disney Vet Pastor as GM

September 22, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

The company behind Pocoyo, Zinkia Entertainment, has named Inigo Pastor as general manager. As General Manager, former Disney veteran Pastor will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Zinkia and will also focus on the retail and commercial aspects of the Company’s numerous entertainment brands, including its flagship property, Pocoyo. Pastor [...]

‘Pocoyo’ Makes Earth Hour Case to Kids Worldwide

March 2, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Characters from Zinkia Entertainment’s animated children’s series Pocoyo have been chosen as the first official Global Kids Ambassador for World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour campaign. The campaign urges children to learn more about and protect the environment. It calls for kids, parents and caregivers to turn off the lights during [...]

Giochi Preziosi Lands Key Italian ‘Pocoyo’ Toy License

January 18, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean 2 Comments divider image

The popular animated series Pocoyo has a new master toy distributor in Italy. Co-producer Zinkia and master toy licensee Bandia have gone with Giochi Preziosi as its master toy distributor. Giochi Preziosi is the most significant player in the Italian toy market and the fourth-largest toy operater in the world. [...]