Oscar-winning writer and creator of HBO’s “The Newsroom” to guest voice an episode of “The Simpsons.”

FX continues to expand its animated footprint with a pilot order for animated comedy “Chosen” from Danny McBride.

MPC and 4Creative create an enigmatic labyrinth world for new series "Utopia".

Sony Pictures Television appoints Nathalie Lubensky VP Marketing, Networks.

“Merlin” returns for the fifth and final season on Syfy with 13 all-new episodes beginning Friday, January 4 at 10PM.

FME appoints Joss Duffield VP Distribution and Sales, EMEA, Kids & Family Entertainment.

DHX Media signs a considerable number of VOD and SVOD deals globally, underscoring its aim of exploiting digital opportunities for its library of programming on emerging platforms.

Hit Marvel series "Ultimate Spider-Man" thwips into season two with a special one-hour primetime premiere on Monday, January 21 on Disney XD.

The Jim Henson Company signs Lizenzwerft as the new licensing agent to represent “Dinosaur Train” in Germany.

VIZ Media and CafePress announce a partnership to produce & sell fan-customizable anime merchandise for lifestyle brand Toshin.

Nickelodeon celebrates 2013 with “SpongeBob SquarePants” marathon; brand-new episode, “Squid’s Defense: Karate Pants,” premieres at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Internationally renowned book and TV series character, Franklin, embarks on new adventures at SeaWorld parks.

Union Media is appointed international distributor for the children’s animation series “Calamity Island.”

Cartoon Network greenlights new animated series “Clarence,” created by Skyler Page.

Tippett Studio joins Universal Studios Home Entertainment to bring “Ted” to Jimmy Kimmel Live.

DHX Media moves into production on the brand new 2D animated comedy adventure series, “Dr. Dimensionpants!” for Teletoon Canada.

Syfy acquires the U.S. rights for the "Doctor Who" spinoff, “K9”, to premiere on Christmas Day.

Nickelodeon and FLüD team up to release limited-edition “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”-inspired apparel and accessories featuring designs by artist Ron English.

ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment awards two major new licenses for the Classic Thunderbirds brand.

Cartoon Network invites action fans to wake up with the heroes and ring in the New Year with a rousing Saturday morning lineup starting January 5.