Lion Forge Entertainment’s animated fantasy series Iyanu returns for season two on March 21st on Cartoon Network and the following day on HBO Max. The debut season captivated young audiences, drawing strong ratings and engagement across both platforms. Based on the graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder by Roye Okupe, and produced by Lion […]
Cartoon Network has ordered season 3 and 4 of its hit animated comedy series, The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, for international audiences. The new order includes 40 episodes continuing the imaginative adventures and visual creativity that have captivated fans worldwide. Produced by Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, the series builds on the beloved legacy of The Amazing […]
Following the success of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, Cartoon Network has announced that new episodes will premiere on its international channels and HBO Max (where it’s available, excluding US) in February 2026. Produced by Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, the celebrated animated series continues its legacy of comedy and creativity with 20 fresh episodes that […]
HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView), an alternative asset management company focused on investment opportunities in the music, entertainment, media and sports ecosystem, is leading a $30 million (€25.5m) investment in Lion Forge Entertainment, further enhancing the company’s ability to fund and own its IP. The Steward Family and Polarity are investors in the round and continue […]
Planet Rights, a newly launched rights and licensing business, has unveiled its debut portfolio of entertainment, publishing, toy, and lifestyle brands. Independently run, but supported by the infrastructure of Two Daughters Entertainment, Planet Rights is positioned as a business built on experience and creativity and strong networks in the global licensing landscape. The company is […]
Cartoon Network has announced the international premiere date for its original animated series The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball. Produced by Hanna-Barabara Studios Europe, the series will launch on October 6th across EMEA, Latin America and APAC and on HBO Max (excl US). Welcoming audiences back to Elmore – a place where the laws of […]
Cartoon Network’s Climate Champions award winning sustainability-focused initiative has reached over 3.2 million challenges accepted by kids across the globe. Launched in response to a 2021 global study revealing climate change as a top concern amongst kids, Climate Champions encourages young people to take small, meaningful actions to help the planet. The campaign features fun, […]
Cartoon Network International has unveiled The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, a continuation of the BAFTA Children’s, International Emmy, and Annie multi- award-winning series, The Amazing World of Gumball. Produced by Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball is set to launch later this year on Cartoon Network international channels, Hulu in the […]
Lion Forge Entertainment has closed a deal with ITVX to stream the fantasy superhero animated series Iyanu, based on Nigerian mythology. ITVX has acquired exclusive VoD (including AVoD) rights for the UK and non-exclusive rights for the Republic of Ireland. US viewers can already watch the series this spring on Cartoon Network and Max, while […]
independent animation studio Aardman has announced the appointment of Kenny England in the newly created role of Director of Digital, Social, and Communities, and Amy Pearson as Director of Marketing. Both will report to Executive Commercial and Brand Director, Emma Hardie. England will lead a new integrated digital strategy across Aardman’s social, YouTube and FAST […]