5’s preschool strand, Milkshake!, has announced three new UK original commissions, continuing its commitment to delivering content for preschool audiences across the UK. First up is Flora, Buxton & Bear, a 40 x 7’ CG animated series from Liverpool-based Fourth Wall (Milo), based on the book series by author and illustrator Rowena Blyth. Set in […]
Research into the nation’s snacking habits has revealed the sofa to be place Brits enjoy eating most. A significant 90 per cent of participants said they enjoyed food most when relaxing in front of the TV, compared to other places, such as the kitchen (29 per cent), alone in their car (30 per cent), or sitting […]
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 […]
Responding to Ofcom’s review of Public Service Media, Sarah Rose, President of UK commercial PSB Channel 5, said: “We are pleased that Ofcom’s review highlighted the challenges producing specialist Children’s content and called for commercially viable funding models among its recommendations. Channel 5’s Milkshake! continues to navigate those challenges to remain the only public service […]
Sky has announced that it is to halt children’s commissioning in favour of solely acquiring content for its Sky Kids service. The Children’s Media Foundation (CMF) has expressed “surprise and deep concern” at the news. “This is a depressing and short-sighted decision, which will leave UK children less well-served. Sky Kids content has gained a […]
5’s Milkshake has commissioned new preschool series, Move It, Milkshakers! from Doc Hearts, alongside two additional seasons of the factual entertainment format, Animal Care Club from Daisybeck Studios. Both titles are slated to premiere in 2026 as part of Milkshake’s continued investment in UK-produced content for young audiences. Move It, Milkshakers! (26 x 10’) is […]
5 and preschool show Mixmups have launched Mixmups with Ultra Access on Milkshake! online. Commissioned by Paramount’s Louise Bucknole and conceived by show creator Rebecca Atkinson, these ten episodes use interactive streaming technology to enhance accessibility beyond traditional subtitles and audio descriptions. Mixmups with Ultra Access is produced by Mackinnon and Saunders and powered by […]
Belfast-based leading UK kids’ independent production company, Sixteen South has secured new global sales for its preschool series, Odo, produced with Letko. The 52 x 7’ hand-drawn 2.5D animation, aimed at kids aged 3-5, which is commissioned by Channel 5’s Milkshake! in the UK and on KiKA in Germany, has now flown onto over 150 […]
Mattel Television Studios has announced that Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express one-hour holiday special will debut on Netflix in the US on November 21st, followed by global launches across a number of broadcast and streaming platforms including Milkshake! on Channel 5 and Nick Jr in the UK and Cartoonito in Italy. Inspired by […]
Fresh from winning two prestigious British Animation Awards for Best Pre-School Series and Best Design, the high-flying, warm-hearted and comedic 2.5D animation about a diverse flock of feathery fledglings, Odo, lands back on Milkshake for a new series on June 3rd. Aimed at kids aged 3-5, the series follows the adventures of Odo, the littlest […]