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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

Sandbox launches PlayKids across Samsung ecosystem

Sandbox Group, a specialist in learning-focused entertainment, has announced the launch of its flagship children’s app, PlayKids Learning, on both the Galaxy Store and on Samsung TV Apps. This strategic expansion gives Samsung users worldwide seamless access to the award-winning edutainment platform for young children across smartphones, tablets and smart TVs. By launching on the […]

May 5, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Merzigo partners with Rainbow

Merzigo, the video monetisation company, has partnered with Rainbow, the Italian animation studio behind hit franchises including Winx Club, to expand the digital reach of its kids and family animation brands worldwide. Under the agreement, Merzigo will expand the digital performance of more than 60 of Rainbow’s multi-language YouTube channels, including Winx Club, Mermaid Magic, […]

April 16, 2026

Crayola Studios, Geena Davis launch kids’ content initiative

Crayola Studios, the content arm of the art brand, has announced a new programme to identify and develop original kids’ content in partnership with Hollywood star Geena Davis and her Bentonville Film Festival (BFF). The initiative is designed to spotlight emerging creative developers with original ideas for children’s content, offering an opportunity to connect directly […]

April 14, 2026

Sandbox Group brings PlayKids Learning to Vizio US

Sandbox Group, a specialist in learning-focused entertainment, has announced that its flagship children’s service, PlayKids Learning, is now available to Vizio OS customers in the US.  The app brings a library of educational shows and games directly to American living rooms for $7.99 per month, following a 7-day free trial. PlayKids Learning offers thousands of […]

April 9, 2026