EXCLUSIVE: Hong Kong-based toyco Smart Zone’s plan to promote its Mighty Wheels truck line keeps motoring along, with new AVOD deals secured for a second season of CG-animated series #MightyMan. kidscreen.com/2024/08/30/sma…

WB Games is shutting down #HarryPotter: Magic Awakened in the Americas, Europe and Oceania territories. kidscreen.com/2024/08/30/har…

ICYMI: Cyber Group's Ira Singerman has relaunched his consulting/prodco Hero Complex Entertainment with plans to help the kids industry navigate current market challenges. kidscreen.com/2024/08/29/cyb…

ICYMI: Chuck E. Cheese is working with the American Society for Deaf Children to launch several new accessible experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing kids. kidscreen.com/2024/08/27/chu…

Xavi Mas and Roberto Mitrani have teamed up to launch a new kids & family production/distribution outfit called Liquid Rock Entertainment. kidscreen.com/2024/09/03/ame…

Cottonwood Media's 20 Dance Street has been greenlit for production by ZDF and France Televisions with pre-production slated for this fall. kidscreen.com/2024/09/03/20-…

Under a partnership with LiveOne, Kartoon Studios is launching three dedicated channels featuring its animated series and original music. kidscreen.com/2024/09/03/kar…

BBC Children’s and Education is partnering with Lion Television to launch Horrible Science. kidscreen.com/2024/09/04/bbc…

School-aged audiences helped drive up YouTube usage in July as the platform overtook Disney in @Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge for the month. kidscreen.com/2024/09/04/rep…

Snipple Animation has installed House of Cool alum Mike Hegarty as its head of international partnerships. kidscreen.com/2024/09/04/sni…

The Pinkfong & Baby Shark Company is on the cusp of opening its first permanent store showcasing its iconic #BabyShark franchise, and it expects the Hong Kong location to serve as a model for future retail expansion plans. kidscreen.com/2024/09/04/pin…

Cartoon Forum has selected this year’s nominees for its annual Tribute awards, recognizing companies that have made a significant positive impact on the animation industry. kidscreen.com/2024/09/04/art…

EXCLUSIVE: Trustbridge Entertainment and BBC Studios Kids & Family are joining forces on My Friend Maisy. kidscreen.com/2024/09/05/tru…

Gulli has ordered Watch Next Media’s 2D-animated series Wild Kat, which M6 Group and SUPER RTL helped to co-develop. kidscreen.com/2024/09/05/gul…

EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Seuss Enterprises wants to reach families and educators on YouTube, and has enlisted Little Dot Studios to create new content in support of these ambitions. kidscreen.com/2024/09/05/dr-…

Deals in Brief: dandelooo picks up global distribution rights to Under the Sofa, and WildBrain and MATTEL sell Fireman Sam and Polly Pocket to more international buyers. kidscreen.com/2024/09/05/dea…

In a major restructuring move, Warner Bros. Discovery is streamlining its Global Themed Entertainment licensing group and its Studio Tours and Retail divisions into a single business unit. kidscreen.com/2024/09/06/war…

Eighty video game developers have agreed to SAG-AFTRA's new #AI proposals, signing an interim agreement with the union to get striking performers back to work. kidscreen.com/2024/09/06/sag…

ICYMI: Kidscreen is launching a brand-new competition showcase to shine a light on kids entertainment brands with untapped consumer products potential. kidscreen.com/2024/09/06/kid…