Rovio announces veteran comedy writer, John Vitti is set to write the “Angry Birds” screenplay, which is slated for a July 2016 release.

eOne acquires the global distribution rights for “Simon’s Cat.”

Aardman creates new look for kids fansite “The 99,” which launches this week on 2.4 billion screens around the world.

“Sofia the First” season premiere June 10 kicks off Disney Junior’s multi-platform summer event, Pirate and Princess Programming.

DHX Media announces the launch of three dedicated paid YouTube family entertainment channels.

Catherine Morrissey reports how economic uncertainty has forced content professionals to reassess which events they attend.

Laura Vandervoort, “Smallville’s” Supergirl, joins the voice cast of “Captain Canuck” as Blue Fox.

Netflix and DisneyABC Television Group announce a new multi-year licensing agreement for five popular Disney Junior and Disney XD Shows.

The Jim Henson Company launches Jim Henson Family TV, a new paid channel on YouTube. Ad-free family-friendly destination features full episodes of Henson’s top kid and preschool titles.

Psyop creates a trailer for Bethesda Softworks new game title, “Wolfenstein: The New Order.”