BBC Children in Need has announced that their iconic mascot, Pudsey, will be brought to life in a 25 minute on-screen animation, created for CBeebies and coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this December. Pudsey and the Thread of Hope, a story by Tom Fletcher, follows Jai, a young boy navigating grief after the […]
With a steady flow of content, Sesame Street is a mainstay of children’s entertainment. Despite its global success, its future looked uncertain when Warner Bros Discovery chose not to renew its deal with the Sesame Workshop. Netflix stepped in to give Sesame Street a new global home and, according to research from Ampere Analysis, the […]
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has announced the launch of a new 24/7 commercial-free CBC Kids streaming channel, available now to stream on CBC Gem and the CBC Kids YouTube channel. The streaming channel features a variety of CBC Kids animated and live-action series for kids aged two to 10, including preschool favourites Dino Ranch, […]
A new Welsh-language animation series encouraging preschool audiences to discover the wonders of nature and the world around them will premiere on S4C, S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer on October 21st. Created by Cardiff-based animation studio Bumpybox, the series – titled Egin Bach (‘Tiny Buds’ in English) – has been supported by the Welsh Government via Creative Wales and with investment from S4C’s […]
Italian production studio Rainbow has cast a spell on audiences worldwide with the return of its celebrated animated franchise, Winx Club, in the revival series, Winx Club: The Magic is Back. The new CGI version of the series, which follows the magical adventures of Bloom and her fairy friends, launched the first 13 of 26 […]
Boat Rocker Studios, an independent, integrated global entertainment company, has acquired the rights to preschool animation series Rocket Club, which they are launching for buyers at MIP Junior and MIPCOM this October. The 20 x 11’ series, which currently airs on Sky (UK), ABC (Australia), Knowledge Network (BC, Canada), CBC/Radio-Canada (French Canada) and Mango TV […]
From now until October 31st, all Virgin Media TV customers can unlock access to a range of kids’ channels at no extra cost (usually £5 per month). The offer arrives in time for the October half term, giving families access to channels including Sky Kids, Cartoon Network and Baby TV, giving them access to thousands […]
Tulipop Studios has announced the creative team for its three animated seasonal specials, two of which will include music composed by Icelandic singing star Daði Freyr. The creative team is led by directors Selina Wagner and Evgenia Golubeva and writer Myles McLeod, who is joined by award-winning co-writers. Eurovision sensation Freyr will compose original songs […]
Northern Ireland kids’ independent production studio, Sixteen South, has secured the third-party distribution rights for the hugely popular preschool animated series Mixmups (52×10’). It is Sixteen South’s first third party series for distribution deal. Commissioned by 5’s Milkshake, where it is a consistently high performer, the award winning, Mixmups is produced by Mackinnon & Saunders […]
Children’s distribution and rights management company Hoho Rights (Cloudbabies, Toad and Friends), is continuing its multi-platform strategy by launching a new animated classics channel on YouTube which will showcase a number of animated series which were produced by S4C in collaboration with major broadcasters including the BBC and HBO. Covering a range of topics including […]