The Jedi master returns in “LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles.” A 30-minute special premieres Wednesday, May 29, at 8:00 p.m. (ET, PT), with two additional specials to air in 2013.

Nickelodeon announces the first ever “SpongeBob SquareShorts: Original Fan Tributes,” and invites fans and filmmakers of all ages from around the world to create and submit original, SpongeBob-inspired short films.

Mediatoon Distribution secures new sales of "The Garfield Show," "Contraptus," and "Asertix" in Ecuador and Brazil.

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A TV show starring “the first modern family” is reportedly in the works.

Now in its second year, Nickelodeon expands its Animated Shorts Program to include international pitches, and announces the program’s 2013 finalists.

Belgian film “Oh Willy...” is awarded the Grand Prix prize at this year’s AniFest, the Czech Republic’s largest international festival specializing in animated films.

Breakthrough heads to Korea, bringing its diverse libraries to international broadcasters.

Nickelodeon debuts a “SpongeBob SquarePants” Hot Wheels collection that features six character inspired vehicles.

DHX strikes a new deal for “Johnny Test” with Viacom and Nickelodeon Germany.

Little Airplane Productions signs Jada Toys as the new Global Master Toy Partner for “Small Potatoes,” further extending the hit preschool series’ licensing reach.

Imira signs new global sales deals in the wake of MIPTV in Cannes.

Nickelodeon leads the pack in the Children’s Animated Program race, with four out of five nominated series -- “Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness,” “Penguins of Madagascar,” “Robot and Monster,” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” -- up against PBS’ “Wordgirl.”

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to develop animated “Bigfoot” series at FX; "American Dad" writer Matt McKenna is on board to develop the project, which is based on the faux autobiography books by Graham Roumieu.

The animated project centers on a handsome yet moronic undercover detective who does everything in his power to avoid solving crimes.

MGA Entertainment and Corus Entertainment join forces to launch a new animated series based on the award-winning, best selling Lalaloopsy line.

PlayTales announce interactive tales for tablets and smartphones featuring “Super Abby.”

The ninth season of animated series “The Fairly OddParents” premieres May 9 on Nickelodeon.

Disney updates their iOS app “Fish Hooks” with new characters, game mechanics, and play levels.

Alpha provides post services for the feature length documentary, “Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans Of My Little Pony,” which follows the cultural phenomenon of “Bronies” around the world.