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Aardman Greenlights New Seasons for ‘Shaun the Sheep’ and ‘Very Small Creatures’

The award-winning animation studio announces a new 20-episode Season 7 and Season 3, respectively, for its 2 most popular stop-motion shows.

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Disney Shares ‘Bluey’ Special ‘The Sign’ Trailer

The popular animated kids’ series’ first-ever special premieres April 14 on Disney+, Disney Junior and Disney Channel, preceded by the April 7 release of series’ episode, ‘Ghostbasket.’

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Will Aardman Craft Another Project from the ‘Robin Robin’ Universe?

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 1:27pm

The UK studio’s charming stop-motion holiday special, featuring puppets made from felt and starring Gillian Anderson and Richard E Grant, could be set for another installment, according to co-writers and co-directors Dan Ojari and Mikey Please.

The Blue Heeler Rings in the New Year Headline News

Disney+ Drops 10 New ‘Bluey’ Episodes

Watch the Season 3 preview of the hugely popular, award-winning animated preschool series that follows the loveable blue heeler dog who lives with her mum, dad, and little sister, Bingo; new episodes now streaming.

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Disney Branded TV Nabs ‘Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir’ Seasons 6 and 7

Zag and Mediawan Kids & Family ink deal to send hugely popular animated series and 3 specials to Disney Channels worldwide.

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WildBrain Announces ‘Strawberry Shortcake’ Holiday Content

‘Strawberry Shortcake’s Perfect Holiday’ animated special is now streaming on Netflix, ‘Strawberry Shortcake’ original micro-form content launches next month on the brand’s YouTube channel, and ‘Girls Tales’ podcast new episode, ‘Strawberry Shortcake and the Winterswirl Storm’ just released December 18.  

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Ring In the New Year with ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’

Seasonal special follows the first visit by Juan Carlos and his mom to Daniel and his family in the ‘Neighborhood of Make-Believe;’ premieres and streams New Year’s Day on PBS Kids.

The Blue Heeler Rings in the New Year Headline News

New ‘Bluey’ Episodes Coming to Disney+ Next Month

The award-winning preschool series returns with more adventures the follow the loveable, inexhaustible blue heeler pooch who lives with her mum, dad, and little sister, Bingo; also coming in 2024, the first-ever series special, ‘The Sign,’ release date to be announced.

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Exclusive Clip: ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Complete Series’

Aardman’s iconic stop-motion animated series comes home for the holidays with a 7-disc Blu-ray set releasing December 12, now available for preorder. 

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‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake’ Snags Season 2 Renewal at Max

The animated ‘Adventure Time’ spinoff series features the hugely popular franchise characters; Adam Muto showruns and executive produces for Cartoon Network Studios.

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‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ Captures Holiday Nostalgia with Stylized Animation Mix

Magic Light Pictures’ charming new special blends live-action, stop-motion, 3D, and 2D animation to reimagine Margery Williams’ classic story of a child who, with his new favorite toy, discovers lifelong friendship and a world of magic; now streaming on Apple TV+.

The Blue Heeler Gets a Special Headline News

BBC Studios Kids & Family Share ‘Bluey: The Sign’ Teaser

Special 28-minute episode, premiering globally in 2024, explores the world, characters, and breadth of the inexhaustible blue heeler dog

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Apple TV+ Shares ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ Trailer

Based on the famed children’s book by Margery Williams, the live-action animated hybrid tells the story of a child who, with his new favorite toy, discovers lifelong friendship and a world of magic; the family holiday series streams November 22.

What’s Cooler Than LEGO Avengers? Headline News

Disney+ Shares ‘LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red’ Poster

The all-new animated adventure, now streaming, features the NYC assembly of the Avengers, who, in all their LEGO finery, must overcome the threat of the Red Skull and his Hydra forces.

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Xilam’s ‘My Life in Versailles’ Heads to MIPCOM 2023

The Oscar-nominated French animation studio and Films Grand Huit’s animated series, a sequel to the award-winning TV special of the same name, heads to Canne later this month.  

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Netflix Sets ‘Hilda’ Final Season Premiere Date

The third and last outing of the beloved animated series, which follows a fearless blue-haired girl as she travels from her home into a vast magical wilderness full of elves and giants, streams exclusively on Netflix December 7. 

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Hasbro Launches ‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark’ Chapter 5

6 new episodes of the Netflix series follow Misty as she uncovers her past and works alongside the other Mane 5 to stop the power-hungry Opaline from taking over Equestria.

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Apple TV+ Reveals Kids and Family Autumn Animation Slate

The streamer announces new spooky series, ‘Curses!' and ‘Shape Island: Creepy Cave Crawl’ stand-alone special coming in October - just in time for Halloween; ‘Interrupting Chicken’ Season 2 kicks off this month.

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Exclusive Clip: ‘Polly Pocket: Sparkle Cove Adventure’

Polly discovers the hidden world of Sparkle Cove, an island paradise and origin of magical pockite, the source of her shrinking powers; special hits Netflix August 21.

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Disney+ Shares ‘LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest’ Trailer

Streamer also reveals key art for the all-new 3DCG animated special, part of the 100 Years of Disney celebration and the upcoming ‘World Princess Week,’ coming to the streamer August 18.

10 PAW-Some Years! Headline News

Nick and Spin Master Celebrate ‘PAW Patrol’s 10th Anniversary with Season 11 Greenlight

The hugely popular preschool franchise gets the new season nod, while its spin-off series, ‘Rubble & Crew,' snags a Season 2 renewal; new 6-part special ‘PAW Patrol: Moto Pups’ hits Paramount+ August 11 with ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ arriving in theaters September 29.

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From Hate Mail to Heroes: ‘Harley Quinn’s ‘Looney’ Journey to Fame

For Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Dean Lorey, their show’s path to critical acclaim first navigated through some rather vicious fan backlash - which soon turned to accolades - over what eventually became unfounded fears the long-promised romance between the titular character and Poison Ivy was not to be.

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Spin Master and Nickelodeon Share ‘All Paws on Deck’ Trailer

Celebrating 10 Years of ‘PAW-someness!’ the primetime anniversary special reunites every ‘PAW Patrol’ pup from the past and present as they team up with Ryder for their biggest adventure yet – coming to Nickelodeon next month.

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‘Thomas & Friends: The Mystery of Lookout Mountain’ Coming to Netflix

Coinciding with Autism Acceptance Month, the new animated movie features the iconic franchise’s newest friend, Bruno the Brake Car, an autistic character who embarks on a journey with Thomas and his gang; hitting the streamer April 1, it also broadcasts in Canada April 2 and the U.S. April 3.

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