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Moshi Monsters Partners with GREE

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Mind Candy partners with gaming giant GREE to bring Moshi Monsters to mobile.

Science Channel Makes Fringe Syndication Deal

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The Discovery Communications-owned Science Channel will air the sci-fi cult drama “Fringe.”

Developing With Construct 2

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We recently talked to Ashley Gullen, a director at Scirra, who provided a few tips on working with Construct 2.

Exim Licensing Launches Everything's Rosie in Latin America

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V&S Entertainment and Exim Licensing Group announced their partnership in the “Everything's Rosie” licensing program for the Latin America region.

Universal to Develop Lego Hero Factory Feature

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Universal is in negotiations to acquire the screen rights to Lego’s line of robotic toys called Hero Factory.

BabyFirst Launches Spanish Language Network

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Over the next week, BabyFirst Americas will launch on Comcast’s Xfinity TV in various US markets.

Zinkia Renews Pocoyo DVD Deal

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Zinkia Entertainment has renewed its home entertainment agreement with NCircle Entertainment to release additional “Pocoyo” DVD titles for another five years.

3,800 Really Cool Animation Jobs Posted in April, Though Only 17 Are For Pay

The U.S. Depart of Labor reported yesterday that last month, animation industry employers posted 3,800 really cool job openings, though only 17 were for paid positions.

Wild Kratts Arrives in Germany

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9 Story Entertainment announced the sale of season one of animated children’s series “Wild Kratts” to Germany’s Super RTL.

Voice Cast Set for Dark Knight Animated Feature

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Peter Weller, Ariel Winter and David Selby are among the actors lending their voices to the Jay Oliva-directed “Dark Knight” animated film.