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Spain: CNMC unveils new child protection framework

Spain’s regulator CNMC, together with the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function and leading stakeholders from the audiovisual sector, has launched the signing process for a new co-regulatory agreement designed to enhance the protection of minors and improve audience information across audiovisual services. The agreement introduces a unified age-rating and content descriptor system that […]

June 12, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Hoho to distribute Mimi’s World, Fetch the Vet

Distributor and Rights management company Hoho Rights (Cloudbabies, Toad & Friends) has picked up the third-party distribution rights for Channel Five milkshake!’s popular mixed media drama Mimi’s World (40×11’) and CiTV’s classic hit animated series Fetch the Vet (25×10’). Produced by Adastra Development with funding from Northern Ireland Screen and support from the BFI’s Young […]

June 11, 2026

BBC announces competitive tender for Doctor Who

The BBC has providing an update on plans for its popular, long-running sci-fi series Doctor Who, revealing that a previously announced Christmas special has now been cancelled. “As part of securing the next phase of the show for future generations, and in line with the BBC’s Charter and Agreement requirements, the BBC will put Doctor […]

June 10, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Bomanbridge, Wind Sun Sky collaborate on Future Chicken series

International content distribution and production Company, Bomanbridge Media, and Canadian next gen content studio, Wind Sun Sky, are collaborating to co-produce (with Bomanbridge distributing), a new animated series of hit multimedia franchise, Future Chicken. The partnership will start with 20 x 11-minute episodes (kids aged 6-10 years) of Future Chicken and The Planet Protectors (w/t), […]

June 10, 2026

Crayola Studios, Bentonville Film Festival unveil finalists of Kids’ Content Development Initiative

Crayola Studios, the children’s and family entertainment content arm of Crayola, has unveiled the finalists of its first ever Kids’ Content Development Initiative, staged in partnership with two-time Academy Award winner Geena Davis and the Bentonville Film Festival (BFF), which takes place from June 15th-21st. The Kids’ Content Development Initiative was created to discover and develop […]

June 10, 2026

Apple unveils new child safety features

Apple has unveiled a suite of intuitive features designed to allow parents to more easily manage the content their children can see, who they can communicate with, and when they have access to apps. With software updates this autumn, parents will be able to access new child safety features, including a simpler setup experience with […]

June 9, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Survey: Just 1 in 10 parents monitor children’s internet use

A submission by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges states there should be guidance for doctors on how to spot social media misuse among children. This suggestion is supported by survey findings from Virtual College, that highlight many young people are already being routinely exposed to potentially harmful online content, often without close parental oversight. […]

June 4, 2026

Disney, Philips partner to support kids undergoing MRI exams

Royal Philips and The Walt Disney Company announced that a variety of Disney animated characters and stories are being incorporated directly into Philips Ambient Experience for MRI at medical facilities in 87 countries worldwide to support children undergoing imaging procedures. For many children, this type of immersive environment can help shift attention away from the […]

May 28, 2026

Tulipop, Toonz Media to launch Tulipop: Magical Seasons at Cannes

Tulipop Studios has announced Toonz Media Group as the international sales agent for its new 70’ feature film Tulipop: Magical Seasons.  The film launches at the  Cannes Film Market this week with a special screening for buyers at the Lerins Club on May 13th at 1pm. An exclusive Tulipop cinema experience celebrating the wonder of […]

May 13, 2026

Research: Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters passes 1bn viewing hours

Research from Ampere Analysis reveals that KPop Demon Hunters was the most popular movie on subscription streaming platforms in 2025, and the most watched film of all time on Netflix, surpassing 1 billion viewing hours. The streamer has delivered cultural phenomena before, but as a family-friendly movie, KPop Demon Hunters is one of the first […]

May 5, 2026By Nik Roseveare