‘Bob the Builder’ Returns to PBS Kids
Re-imagined series returns to PBS with eight all-new half-hour episodes beginning November 12.
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‘Fireman Sam’ Special Going Global
New feature-length CG-animated 2017 special ‘Fireman Sam: Alien Alert,’ featuring the voice of David Tennant as villain Buck Douglas, is produced by Mattel and distributed by DHX Media.
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New Int’l Deals Announced for ‘Bob the Builder’
New broadcast deals in Australia, Portugal, Norway, Russia and Turkey made on the back of ratings success in France, Germany, Poland, Netherlands and the U.K.
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Mattel Creations Announces ‘Fireman Sam’ Television Special
Animated feature-length television special, ‘Fireman Sam: Alien Alert,’ to feature guest star David Tennant as the voice of humorous villain Buck Douglas.
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New Season of ‘Fireman Sam’ Launches on Cartoonito
Season ten of HIT Entertainment’s CG-animated preschool series launches February 15.
Mattel Launching New ‘Little People’ Series on Sprout
New animated series produced by Mattel subsidiary HIT Entertainment premieres March 7.
‘Thomas & Friends’ Making Tracks to China for Theatrical Debut
Mattel-owned brand to release theatrically in China for the first time with ‘Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure’ to screen in 5,000 theatres nationwide.
Mattel’s ‘Bob the Builder’ Secures New Deals with European Channels
Mattel subsidiary HIT Entertainment announces that the all-new series of 'Bob the Builder' will air on France 5 as well as several other top television channels across Europe and beyond.
Jocelyn Stevenson To Receive BAFTA Children’s Award
Television producer and writer to be honored at Children’s Awards ceremony on November 22.
Mattel, 9 Story Announce New Partnership
Mattel and preschool entertainment arm HIT Entertainment partnering with 9 Story Media Group to re-launch iconic brands ‘Barney & Friends’ and ‘Angelina Ballerina.’
WATCH: ‘Bob the Builder’ Returns with Brand-New Look
Mattel subsidiary HIT Entertainment’s all-new looking ‘Bob the Builder’ series set to launch on Channel 5’s Milkshake beginning September 1, 2015.
‘Thomas & Friends’ Celebrates 70th Anniversary
To mark the iconic milestone since the first book in 1945, ‘Thomas & Friends’ celebrates its 70th anniversary at the British Museum in London.
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‘Bob the Builder’ Greenlit for Season Two
Second series will see 52 new 11-minute episodes set for delivery in 2016, with 60-minute special set to follow in 2017; new ‘Bob the Builder’ shorts set to launch on YouTube in August 2015.
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Zodiak Kids Appoints Michael Carrington as New CEO of The Foundation
Former HIT Entertainment VP and CBeebies controller joins super-Indie Kids division to run The Foundation.
Eddie Redmayne Lends Voice to New ‘Thomas & Friends’ Feature
Feature-length movie, ‘Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure,’ features Oscar winner as the voice of new engine Ryan.
HIT Entertainment’s ‘Mike The Knight’ Wins Int’l Emmy Award
Preschool co-production with Nelvana wins big at the third International Emmy Kids Awards ceremony hosted in New York on February 20.
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Hit Entertainment Signs New Deal for CG-Animated ‘Bob The Builder’
Mexico’s number-one Free-to-Air broadcaster to add reimagined series to its all-star preschool programming.
Rainmaker Promotes Kylie Ellis to VP, Production
Ellis to oversee production at Vancouver-based animation studio’s television division, Mainframe Entertainment.
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HIT Entertainment, DHX to Produce New ‘Little People’ Series
HIT Entertainment to partner with DHX Media to produce the new CG animated series of ‘Little People,’ based on the Fisher-Price brand.
HIT Entertainment Unveils New CG Look for ‘Bob the Builder’
‘Bob the Builder’ begins an all new CG adventure with a renewed voice cast, to be delivered by HIT Entertainment in late 2015.
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HiT Entertainment’s Jeffrey Dunn Moves to Sesame Workshop
Formerly the President and CEO of HiT Entertainment, Dunn will succeed Mel Ming who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Rainmaker Ups Tara Kemes to VP Culture & Talent
Former director of talent development spearheads company’s recruitment efforts at SIGGRAPH.
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‘Thomas & Friends’ Voice Actor Quits Over Salary Dispute
The actor who voices Thomas the Tank Engine in the beloved children's series quits, saying he isn't paid enough to continue performing the role.
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HIT Entertainment Appoints Christopher Keenan
Following Michael Carrington’s move to Zodiak Kids, HIT Entertainment names Warner Bros. Animation’s Christopher Keenan as VP, Creative & Executive Producer.
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HIT’s Michael Carrington Joins Zodiak Kids
Former HIT Entertainment VP and CBeebies controller joins super-Indie Kids division to run The Foundation.
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