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2022 Kidscreen Award Winners Announced
The annual awards strive to recognize the best in children’s TV and digital media; leading the winners was Glen Keane Productions’ ‘Trash Truck’ for Netflix, which garnered awards for best new series, best-animated series, and best holiday episode.
Kartoon Channel! Heads to Roku
Genius Brands’ popular kids’ animated series such as ‘Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten,’ ‘Rainbow Rangers,’ and ‘Baby Genius’ will now be available to millions more U.S. households.
‘Green Eggs and Ham’ Serves Up a Tasty Second Season
Executive Producer Helen Kalafatic talks about the new season of the beloved Dr. Seuss-based series, debuting April 8 on Netflix, and encourages LatinX and other underrepresented groups to find their place in the animation industry.
‘The Patrick Star Show’ Renewed for Season 2
Nickelodeon greenlights an all-new season of the hugely popular ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ universe spin-off; the 2D animated family sitcom stars the famed starfish in his younger days, living at home, and hosting his own variety show for the neighborhood.
Netflix Shares ‘Green Eggs & Ham’ Season 2 Trailer
The streamer dishes out an all-new season of Sam and Guy’s intrigue-filled adventures with an unsolved mystery… and spies! All 10 episodes drop April 8.
HwaHwa Studio and Run With Us Productions Ink ‘The Legends of the Meoshi Monsters’ Deal
Under terms of the new distribution agreement, Daekyo Kids TV will release the animated series in Asia beginning late summer 2022.
Hearst Media and Toonz Media Ink Distribution Deal
The partnership will combine Hearst’s distribution network with Toonz’s extensive slate of kids programming; new animated kids titles include ‘PaddyPaws,’ ‘Sunnyside Billy,’ ‘Kingdom of None,’ and ‘Aliens In My Backpack.
‘Green Eggs and Ham’ Season 2 Coming April 8
The all-new episodes follow Guy and Sam venturing out on a road trip… oh the lessons they will learn!
Paramount+ Expands Animation Slate with ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Transformers’ Projects
Host of new films and series coming from Nickelodeon Animation build on popular franchises; ‘Transformers: Earthspark,’ ‘Blue’s Big City Adventure’ and a brand-new ‘Dora the Explorer’ bolsters streamer’s original kids and family programming.
WarnerMedia Kids & Family and Mo Willems Ink Multi-Year Deal
HBO Max extends licensing rights on the popular animated series ‘Mo Willems Story Time Shorts!;’ new projects in the pipeline include CGI animated special ‘Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience’ coming summer 2022 with ‘Unlimited Squirrels’ arriving in 2023.
ScreenSkills Responds to BFI Closure of Young Audiences Content Fund
Popular program supporting creation of high-quality content for young audiences concludes its 3-year run on February 25; concerns include impact on training as well as industry wide talent shortages and workforce development.
Exclusive Clip: Disney’s ‘Puppy Dog Pals’ Season 5
The fun-loving pug puppy brothers Bingo and Rolly return to Disney Channel and Disney Junior on January 14 with a new set of exhilarating adventures in their neighborhood and around the globe.
In-Person Kidscreen Summit 2022 Postponed Until Summer
Miami event rescheduled to July 18-21; Kidscreen Summit Virtual to run as planned March 7-11 with full online program including panels, presentations and Q&As.
Kidscreen Announces Shortlist for 2022 Kidscreen Awards
Sky Kids Greenlights ‘The Brilliant World of Tom Gates’ Season 2
Based on the enormously popular book series, the show features live-action along with 2D and stop-motion animation; currently in production the new episodes will hit Sky Kids and NOW in early 2022.
HBO Max Drops ‘Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy’ Teaser Trailer
Debuting August 5, the animated half-hour special produced by Sesame Street Workshop follows Elmo as he learns to care for his new puppy.
‘Dabangg – The Animated Series’ Heads to Cartoon Network India
WarnerMedia and Cosmos-Maya collaborate on Bollywood-inspired animated series launching on Cartoon Network India May 31; previous joint projects include ‘Titoo – Har Jawaab Ka Sawaal Hu’ and ‘Lambu-G Tingu-G.’
Play and Watch this Summer with PBS KIDS Weekend Family Night Slate
Kid-centric network offers fun activities and resources for the hot summer months; special weekend programming kick off June 4, followed by fan favorite specials ‘Molly of Denali: Molly and the Great One’ on June 7 and ‘Wild Kratts: Cats and Dogs’ on July 12.
Jon Ollwerther Named Kartoon Channel! President
Appointment comes in recognition of exec's contribution to growth and success of Genius Brands’ popular kids streaming platform; recent launch of ‘Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten’ has elevated viewership to new levels.
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Podcasts on the Way
Nickelodeon and iHeartRadio team-up on an expanding podcast slate featuring fan favorite animated series; explore the Avatarverse with voice actors Janet Varney and Dante Basco starting June 22 – ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ premieres later this year.
HBO Max Shares Art and Synopsis for ‘The Infinity Train: Book Four’ Final Season
In the show’s final episodes, old friends Mini-Gi and Ryan must explore the inner puzzles of the Infinity Train – and their relationship – in order to return home, together.
HBO Max Drops Trailer for ‘The Infinity Train: Book Four’
In series’ final season, launching April 15, two old friends need to overcome obstacles to journey home – together.
‘Mush-Mush & the Mushables’ Coming to Cartoonito Fall 2021
WarnerMedia taps CAKE to co-produce new CG series for Cartoon Network and HBO Max’s new kids’ programming block.
Reimagined ‘My Little Pony G5’ and ‘Transformers: BotBots’ On the Way
Netflix and eOne's rebooted CG animated ‘My Little Pony’ movie and series, along with a 20-episode animated ‘Transformers’ comedy, will hit the streamer this fall.