Silvergate Renews Global Master Toy Deal for ‘Octonauts’
International TV production and licensing company signs a three-year master toy renewal deal with Fisher-Price for undersea preschool adventure property ‘Octonauts.’
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Mattel Launching New ‘Little People’ Series on Sprout
New animated series produced by Mattel subsidiary HIT Entertainment premieres March 7.
Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season of ‘Shimmer and Shine’
Additional 20 episodes feature brand-new characters including an evil sorceress voiced by actress Lacey Chabert and new magical locales; first-ever ‘Shimmer and Shine’ toy line to debut at New York Toy Fair.
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Guru Announces New Sales for ‘Justin Time’
Award-winning preschool show extends its reach into more than 200 countries with five new international deals.
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‘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.
Bejuba and Koko Rose Partner on ‘Deer Little Forest’
Leading Canadian kids specialist acquires global distribution rights for preschool series.
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Superights Picks Up ‘The Horn Quartet’
Pitched by French studio Vivement Lundi! at Cartoon Forum 2015, new half-hour animated preschool series adapted from the books by Yves Cotten is directed by Benjamin Botella.
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King Rollo Enters Development Deal for ‘McDoogle’s Monster Farm’
Iconic U.K. producer joins talents with children’s author James McKnight and brand manager Clare Stead for a new animated series based on the popular preschool books.
New ‘Chuggington’ Release Chugs to DVD
Latest title in popular ‘Chuggington’ DVD collection from Anchor Bay Entertainment includes collectible Daley toy train from TOMY.
Komixx Announces Acquisition of ‘Toby’s Travelling Circus’ in Italy
Chart-topping stop-motion animated preschool series is acquired by family-focused Italian broadcaster Rai Yoyo.
Henson Signs New Deals for ‘Dinosaur Train,’ ‘Pajanimals’ and ‘Sid the Science Kid’
The Jim Henson Company signs license agreements with media partners for preschool series ‘Dinosaur Train,’ ‘Sid the Science Kid’ and ‘Pajanimals.’
m4e appoints brand4rent as Agent for ‘Wissper’ in Russia
Moscow-based company will represent media rights in addition to licensing and merchandising for CG-animated preschool series.
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Macmillan Acquires Worldwide Publishing Rights to ‘Dinosaur Roar!’
Acquisition deal with Nurture Rights includes exclusive rights to develop and expand classic preschool literary property into new formats and series.
eOne Appoints Global Master Toy Partner for ‘PJ Masks’
First toy line based on Entertainment One’s new animated preschool series will include action figures, play sets, vehicles, plush, dress-up and role play.
TreehouseGO Offers Special Holiday Sneak Peek of ‘Clangers’ and ‘Hey Duggee’
Corus Entertainment’s Treehouse to premiere two internationally acclaimed preschool series, ‘Clangers’ and ‘Hey Duggee,’ on Friday, December 25.
Hopster Lands on Vodafone Play in Iceland
Localized versions of hit preschool shows ‘Max & Ruby,’ ‘Wanda and the Alien,’ and ‘Peg + Cat’ are set to premiere on the Vodafone PLAY subscription service in Iceland.
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DHX Media’s New ‘Teletubbies’ Tops U.K. Kids Ratings
Week one of new series wins 66 percent of the target audience and boosts CBeebies’ share by 27 percent.
Jam Media’s ‘Little Roy’ Goes on European Trip
Key broadcasters throughout Europe and the U.K. pick up new live action/animated hybrid series.
Atlantyca Launching ‘Jurassic Cubs’ on Global Tour
Atlantyca to launch initial sales of newly-acquired dinosaur series co-produced by Rai Fiction and Animundi Studios at ATF 2015.
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Pukeko Signs Co-Production Deal for ‘Kiddets’
New Zealand’s Pukeko Pictures signs co-production deal with Guangdong Huawen Century Animation Company to produce sister show to ‘The WotWots.’
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Little Starship Productions Receives ‘Made in NY’ Grant
Made in NY Entrepreneur Innovation grants given to nine early-stage projects representing new approaches to disciplines including film, virtual reality software, gaming and more.
New Season of Amazon’s ‘Tumble Leaf’ Premieres Dec. 11
Emmy-winning original preschool series from Amazon Studios executive produced by Drew Hodges and Kelli Bixler of Bix Pix Entertainment earned the Jury Award for a TV series at the 2014 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
eOne’s ‘Peppa Pig’ Gains Momentum in Mexico
Entertainment One’s popular preschool brand reaps strong ratings alongside strong licensing program.
Kidscreen Awards Announces 2015 Nominees
Winners to be revealed at a gala event on February 9 during Kidscreen Summit 2016 in Miami.
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‘Deer Little Forest Launches’ Multi-Platform App
Preschool brand adds Android and iOS to growing platforms.
