Viacom Acquires Sparkler, Expanding Noggin’s Educational Capabilities
Viacom has acquired Sparkler, an early learning technology platform, and named its co-founder Kristen Kane as Noggin’s executive vice-president.
Ricky Zoom Fuels Up for MIPTV with New Broadcast Partners
Entertainment One (eOne) secured new distributor partners in Germany, Spain, and China for its new upcoming preschool animated TV series, Ricky Zoom.
New Kids’ Series ‘Best Furry Friends’ Readies for Debut
Headstart and Boomerang will premiere the new animated series, Best Furry Friends, based on the BFF toy brand, on Saturday, March 30.
Ryan ToysReview New Nickelodeon Show Sets Premiere Date
Nickelodeon’s new preschool series, Ryan’s Mystery Playdate, starring seven-year-old YouTuber Ryan of Ryan ToysReview, will premiere on Friday, April 19.
Brandgenuity to Rep ChuChu TV in North America
ChuChu TV, the leading YouTube channel amongst preschoolers on YouTube, and Dream Theatre, its global master licensing agency, have named Brandgenuity as ChuChu TV’s agent in North America for licensing.
‘PJ Masks’ Marks Broadcast Debut in China
Entertainment One (eOne) announced PJ Masks makes its China debut on FTA broadcaster CCTV beginning, March 21.
APC Kids’ Zephyr Animation Seeks Broadcasters for ‘Pronto’
APC Kids is expanding the production slate of its animation studio, Zephyr Animation, with the new adventure-comedy CGI series, Pronto, created in partnership with Gigglebug.
DHX Media Readies Slate of Tween, Kids Programming for MIPTV 2019
DHX Media will debut new live-action and animated series at MipTV this April, including the tween gymnastics series Up in the Air, the kids’ live-action comedy Bajillionaires, and the preschool series Rev & Roll.