9 Story Media Group Announces Strategic Hires to Bolster Senior Leadership
Additions across distribution, development, legal, and technology include veteran executives Joss Duffield; Gráinne McNamara; Jennifer Bol; and Boris Beaubien.
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‘Adventure Time’ Specials and J.G. Quintel’s ‘Close Enough’ Coming to HBO Max
Soon to launch streaming service announces release dates for several new animated shows, starting June 25.
Warner Bros. Names Tom Ascheim President of Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics.
Freeform president will step down this summer and join WarnerMedia to lead Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and Boomerang while managing Cartoon Network and Warner Animation Studios in Los Angeles.
2020 Kidscreen Award Winners Announced
The year’s best work in children’s television and digital media was recognized by the global kids entertainment industry at the annual Kidscreen Summit in Miami.
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2019 Kidscreen Award Winners Announced
The year’s best work in children’s television and digital media was recognized by the global kids entertainment industry at the annual Kidscreen Summit in Miami.
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Netflix Enters Into Overall Deal with ‘Doc McStuffins’ Creator Chris Nee
Peabody, Emmy, and Humanitas Prize-winning children’s television screenwriter and producer to write and produce new animated and live action series for preschool and all audiences exclusively for Netflix.
‘Breaking the Glass Frame’ Celebrates Diversity, Seeks Strategies
Three-day symposium spotlighting female contributions to the field of animation and exploring solutions to sexual harassment, bias, and lack of diversity within the industry calls for heightened awareness of and increased empowerment for women, people of color, and those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Kid Glove, Author James Proimos Create Shorts for Sesame Studios
Produced by Brenda Wooding, ‘The Witch Sisters’ features music by Emily Arrow and the voice of Jan Johns.
New York Officials Unveil ‘Made in NY Animation Project’
Young New Yorkers receive training on state-of-the-art animation software, opening doors to careers in film, gaming, advertising and more. New Animation Industry Council, comprised of professionals from New York-based animation studios, will advise the program.
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Tony Hall, Jeffrey Dunn To Keynote 2017 Children’s Global Media Summit
BBC exec and Sesame Workshop CEO the first two speakers to be announced for CGMS2017, taking place December 4-7 in Manchester, U.K.
Independent Documentary ‘Street Gang’ Explores Origins of ‘Sesame Street’
New documentary feature from Macrocosm Entertainment and Citizen Skull Productions to include archival materials from Sesame Workshop and The Jim Henson Company.
Maura Regan Joins LIMA as Executive Vice President
Licensing veteran joins the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association following a 17-year career with Sesame Workshop.
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Nelvana Showcases Dynamic New Look, New Properties at MIPCOM
Nelvana reveals new logo alongside a slate of new series being distributed worldwide including ‘Hotel Transylvania: The Series,’ Pendleton Ward’s ‘Bravest Warriors,’ ‘Mysticons,’ and ‘Esme and Roy.’
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Film London Appoints Julian Scott Animation & Kids TV Consultant
New appointment of industry expert follows the departure of former animation & kids TV consultant Bob Thompson.
CBeebies, Sesame Workshop Announce ‘The Furchester Hotel’
New puppetry series to guest star Big Bird, Count Von Count and The Martians from ‘Sesame Street.’
WGBH Appoints Terry Fitzpatrick
Former Sesame Workshop executive to lead public broadcaster’s Children’s Media and Educational Services.
Sesame Workshop Launches First-of-a-Kind Show In India
Sesame Workshop teams with Turner Broadcasting to launch ‘Chamki ki Duniya’ on POGO.
Sesame Workshop Announces Reorganization
Six months into his tenure, Sesame Workshop CEO Jeffrey Dunn announces four new executive appointments and outlines new leadership structure.
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.
Sesame Workshop Unveils Newest Muppet
Sesame Workshop unveils the newest Muppet, Raya, who will engage with children about sanitation and latrine use as part of the Cleaner, Healthier, Happier campaign in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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