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 […]
Prime Video in India has launched CN Rewind, Warner Bros Discovery’s new digital channel, as an add-on subscription. CN Rewind is curated exclusively for Prime Video in India, and brings Cartoon Network’s evergreen classics, including The Powerpuff Girls, Tom & Jerry, Scooby-Doo, Johnny Bravo, Looney tunes, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Ed Edd n Eddy and […]
Brown Toy Box, a brand creating culturally relevant educational toys, has announced a licensing partnership with amovie and TV studio Lion Forge Entertainment for their animated series Iyanu – an epic superhero story steeped in Nigerian culture and mythology, set to premiere on Cartoon Network and Max in 2025. This exciting collaboration will launch a […]
Throughout October, all Virgin TV customers will be given access to additional kids TV channels free of charge including Sky Kids, Cartoon Network, Boomerang HD, Cartoonito HD, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Nick Jr Too and Nicktoons. The suite of children’s TV channels would normally cost £5 per month. Virgin Media O2 says the offer its way […]
According to the UN, electronic waste (e-waste) is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, with production expected to reach 82 million tonnes globally per year by 2030, this includes items such as mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players, plugs and batteries. With e-waste increasingly impacting lives across the globe, and the World Health Organisation calling e-waste […]
ReedPop has announced that American pop-rock duo Aly & AJ will be attending the next MCM Comic Con at ExCeL London on October 26th and 27th. The pair will be appearing on a free stage panel, and attendees can purchase autographs and photo ops with Aly & AJ throughout the weekend. Aly & AJ are […]
Kidazzle, a new toy company founded by industry veterans Steve Rosenthal, Don Robbins, and Jeff Jones, has launched with the acquisition as master toy licensee for Iyanu, Lion Forge Entertainment’s highly anticipated superhero animated series set to premiere on Cartoon Network and Max. “Iyanu” is an adaptation of Dark Horse Comics/YouNeek Studios’ popular graphic novel […]
Merlin Entertainments’ Sea Life is set to become the first-ever exclusive sponsor of Mornings on Sky Media’s kids channels, with the aim of driving national brand awareness amongst its target audience of families. The multi-channel sponsorship deal has been facilitated by Wavemaker UK, Sky Media and its media partners – Narrative Entertainment, Paramount UK and […]
Emmy winning animation star Matt Danner, and Animasia Studio have twinned up to produce Danner’s original animated series. Super Free Play is a 20 x 11’ 2D animation aimed at kids aged 6 to 12 about a set of super powered siblings. Set in a world inspired by retro video games, the intergalactic adventure follows […]