VIDAA, the Smart TV platform, and A Parent Media Co (APMC), owner of the Safe Streaming service, Kidoodle.TV, have announced the expansion of VIDAA Kids, powered by Kidoodle.TV. VIDAA Kids is a child-focused streaming space on the VIDAA platform, designed to offer a safe and engaging environment for young viewers. Now available on more VIDAA Smart […]
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 […]
BAFTA, the leading charity and academy for the screen arts, today unveils the next phase of plans to profile the very best of films, games and television for children and families to global audiences across its awards ceremonies. Three new categories celebrating children’s television and the talented people who bring the genre to life on-and-off […]
With streamers nearing market saturation in Western markets, retaining subscribers is more important than ever. A report from Ampere Analysis shows that households with children are less likely to cancel streaming service subscriptions than those without them. As a result, streamers are scooping up kids’ titles to appease this influential audience. Olivia Deane, Research Manager […]
Entertainment-focused brand management company Foundation Media Partners, who is behind Build-A-Bear’s entertainment expansion, has announced a first look deal with Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing to develop and produce film and television projects mined from Simon & Schuster’s library spanning 100 years of publishing. Foundation will focus on developing and adapting a multi-title slate from […]
StoryZoo & Friends is launching a new kids section on Joyn, the streaming platform of ProSiebenSat.1 Media. StoryZoo & Friends offers a blend of fun and learninge content for children aged 3+ and is designed to captivate young minds with interactive stories, songs and activities. The kids can join the adventures of their favourite StoryZoo […]
CosmoBlue Media, a specialist in digital distribution and media innovation, has announced the acquisition of Macademia, a family entertainment group known for educational and inspiring content distributed via its Azoomee and Da Vinci brands. This is the second acquisition of the company after Sofy.tv where CosmoBlue is now actively enlarging its portfolio. CosmoBlue assets will […]
Research from Future Today, a specialist in delivering CTV ad-supported solutions, has found that 91 per cent of US parents believe brands that who advertise on kids/family content are more trustworthy than brands that advertise on other types of content. Future Today partnered with The Insights Family to understand how families consume FAST content, including […]
Amuse Animation, the digital-first animation studio, has announced the launch of a second Car City Adventures fully localised 24/7 linear FAST channel, on VoD streaming platform, Rakuten TV. Starting in August, Rakuten TV will stream the channel on its platforms in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden and Poland. With the addition of Poland and Switzerland […]
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 […]