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Xilam Animation Secures Deals with Disney to Produce ‘The Doomies’ and Season Two of ‘Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life’

Xilam Animation, an independent producer and distributor of animated content, has announced the signing of deals with Disney to produce two new animated series for its Disney+ platform, The Doomies and a second season of Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life.

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Readyland Launches the First Books You Can Actually Talk To, Giving Kids a Magical Summer Reading Experience

Readyland LLC is introducing their proprietary Readyland Books, the first printed books that work with Alexa to create an immersive reading experience that makes reading even more magical. Get ready for the ultimate screen-free summer boredom buster – books you can talk to! 

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Mighty Jaxx Acquires Kinetiquettes and PLAYe to Expand Pop Culture Footprint Globally

Mighty Jaxx, an award-winning integrated future culture platform that designs and produces digital and “phygital” collectibles, has announced the multi-million-dollar acquisitions of local companies Kinetiquettes, a high-end statue collectible company, and PLAYe, a specialized DTC platform of consoles, video games, collectibles, and action figures.

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Cyber Group Studios and Nippon Animation to Co-Produce Feature-Length Film Based on Classic Japanese Series, ‘Tico and Friends’

Cyber Group Studios, a leading producer and distributor of animated programs for kids and families, has teamed up with Nippon Animation to produce a feature-length animated fantasy adventure film called Nanami and the Quest for Atlantis, based on the Japanese classic TV series, Tico and Friends. The new feature-length film marks the beginning of what is expected to be a long-term collaboration between the new co-production partners, which will include several of Nippon Animation’s classic series as well as new properties and initiatives.

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WildBrain Drums Up ‘Jungle Beat’ Partnership with Sunrise Animation Studios

WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has partnered with Jungle Beat Animation Limited to manage worldwide distribution rights for all content in the popular animated kids’ property, Jungle Beat. The exclusive partnership will see WildBrain leverage its 360-degree offering to grow the global footprint of the Jungle Beat brand through worldwide distribution, including YouTube channel management and ad sales on its premium kids’ and family AVOD network, as well as linear broadcast in Canada on its Family Channel.

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Epic Rights Named Worldwide Licensing Agent for New Kids on the Block

On the heels of their latest release, the high-octane anthem “Bring Back The Time,” and their North American Mixtape Tour, legendary multi-platinum pop artists, New Kids on the Block “NKOTB,” have appointed Epic Rights as their global licensing agent to develop a global merchandise program worldwide.

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Beco Proud to Have Achieved Carbon Neutrality

Beco has announced that as of April 22, 2022 (Earth Day) they are leading the way in encouraging the pet industry to become more sustainable by achieving carbon neutrality. Working with the certification body, Climate Neutral, Beco has successfully achieved its goal of carbon neutrality by measuring and reducing any business emissions and compensating for every ton.