Nine Participants Chosen for Nickelodeon’s Annual Writing and Artist Programs
Programs provide an opportunity to develop and hone creative skills, focusing on cultivating talent through hands-on experience.
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Augenblick Studios Appoints Carrie Miller COO
Industry veteran brings expertise in digital production and original IP development; will be tasked with advancing the studio’s vision and distinct approach to animation.
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New ‘Alma’s Way’ 2D Animated Series Coming to PBS Kids in Fall 2021
Produced by Fred Rogers Productions and created by children’s TV icon Sonia Manzano, the new show helps foster self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and empathy among today’s young viewers
Celebrate Thanksgiving with ‘Pinkalicious & Peterrific’ and ‘Arthur’
Everyone is planning for the holidays, including PBS KIDS’ popular animated series; special Thanksgiving themed episodes premiere on November 16.
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Battat Taps Fonda Snyder to Head New Entertainment Division
Industry veteran will help develop and promote parent company’s IP, while expanding strategic global partnerships with family entertainment companies, animation studios, broadcasters, and streamers.
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Pixelatl 2020 Goes Online September 1-5
Event has announced an ambitious program to promote Mexican and Latin American creative industries; featured activities include a focus on recruitment, women in animation, and business networking meetings.
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‘Elinor Wonders Why’ Premieres on PBS Kids September 7
Multiplatform series promotes curiosity and science learning, giving families a chance to take a ‘trip’ this Labor Day weekend without leaving their living room.
‘My Better World’ Helps to Educate Kids in Sub-Sahara Africa
Fully African-produced animation project garners upwards of 2 million viewers a week while addressing the challenges for African teens navigating school, family, and friendship.
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New ‘Hero Elementary’ Multiplatform Series Now on PBS KIDS
Unique, fun, and informative interactive digital components supplement TV viewing to help spark kids’ love of science.
Season 2 of ‘Pinkalicious & Peterrific’ Premieres on PBS Kids March 30
Popular preschool series kicks off with a week of brand-new episodes emphasizing music, dance and visual arts
Thunderbird’s Atomic Cartoons Opens Los Angeles Animation Studio
Mark Berkowitz to head-up company’s kids and family division expansion from new L.A. location.
New PBS Kids Musical Special ‘The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur’ Premieres January 20
Longest running kids’ show continues with a new adventure for ‘Arthur’ - featuring music, family and some llamas!
New Episodes of ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ Premiere January 6-8
Three new episodes of the Emmy Award-winning preschool series, each with two themed stories, will debut next Monday – Wednesday on PBS Kids.
In the Age of AI
The ripple is forming. The tsunami is coming.
‘Clifford The Big Red Dog’ Reboot Launches on Amazon Prime and PBS Kids
Show based on original PBS series brings Clifford to a new generation of young viewers; Paramount hybrid feature coming in 2020.
PBS Ups Linda Simensky to Head of Content for PBS KIDS
Veteran PBS development executive responsible for hit shows like ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ will lead broadcaster’s multi-platform video content expansion.
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‘The Parakeets:’ Who Knew Birdwatching Could be so Funny
Two bickering birds and their hapless owner make an amusing dysfunctional ensemble in this new animated web series.
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PBS Kids Announces New Series ‘Let’s Go Luna!’ and ‘Molly of Denali’
‘Luna’ exposes young viewers to social studies concepts while ‘Molly’ follows the adventures of an Alaska Native girl.
9 Story Media Acquires Out of the Blue Enterprises
Companies worked together on hit preschool series ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ and ‘Creative Galaxy.’
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‘Ready Jet Go!’ Christmas Special Launching Dec. 11
PBS KIDS will premiere an out-of-this-world half-hour Christmas special of the popular animated series, Dec 11 on TV, the web, video app and VOD.
9 Story to Illuminate Social Studies for PBS Kids
New series, ‘Luna Around the World,’ is created by Emmy Award-winning animator, writer and artist Joe Murray (‘Rocko’s Modern Life,’ ‘Camp Lazlo’).
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Nickelodeon’s ‘Welcome to the Wayne’ Debuts July 24
Cast and characters revealed for new animated mystery series created and written by Emmy Award-winning writer and composer Billy Lopez and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning creative executive Michael Pecoriello.
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The Fred Rogers Company Appoints Paul Siefkin President & CEO
Current VP of Broadcast & Digital Media succeeds longtime President and CEO Bill Isler.
TV Academy Announces 2016 Primetime Emmy Nominees
Nominations for Outstanding Animated Program are given to FX’s ‘Archer,’ Disney’s ‘Phineas and Ferb Last Day of Summer,’ Comedy Central’s ‘South Park’ and Fox TV’s’ Bob’s Burgers’ and ‘The Simpsons.’
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Henson Signs New Licensing Partners for ‘Dinosaur Train’
The Jim Henson Company signs multiple licensing partners for award-winning preschool brand, ‘Dinosaur Train.’
