Schleich & 4-H Partner for Storytelling Contest
Schleich and 4-H announce the start of the “Create Your Story” contest, calling on kids everywhere to submit stories, with two finalists to be included in a “create your own adventure” video.
LEGO and UMG Expand LEGO VIDIYO Line-Up
The LEGO Group and Universal Music Group (UMG) have unveiled eight new products for LEGO VIDIYO that will expand the musical genres, special effects, and stage settings kids can incorporate into their music videos.
Omens Studios Appoints Adam Redfern to Creative Team
Animation company Omens Studios expands its creative team with the appointment of writer and show runner Adam Redfern as Consultant Executive Producer.
JAKKS Pacific & Disguise Announce U.S. Rights to PAW Patrol: The Movie
JAKKS Pacific and its Halloween costumes division Disguise will produce toy and costume lines, respectively, for PAW Patrol: The Movie — a Spin Master Entertainment production in association with Nickelodeon Movies — slated for theatrical release on August 20.
Yoto Partners with AMEET for LEGO DUPLO Range
Yoto audio player announced a partnership with AMEET Publishing to co-create six new audio card packs to complement the LEGO DUPLO range.
Zigazoo, ‘TikTok for Kids,’ Secures $4MM in Funding
Kids-oriented social streaming app Zigazoo announced the completion of a $4MM seed funding round, led by MaC Venture Capital, and attracting investors including Serena Williams’ Serena Ventures, Jimmy Kimmel, Jazwares’ Jeremy Padawer, and pocket.watch’s Chris Williams.
Skydance Animation Appoints IMG for Licensing
Skydance Animation has appointed IMG as its worldwide licensing representative for all animated releases, including its first two features Luck and Spellbound.
Morning Bird Debuts Line of Licensed Character Bedding
The new Morning Bird collections feature characters and properties including Batman, Hot Wheels, L.O.L. Surprise!, PAW Patrol, and Ryan’s World, among others.
ZAG Invests in Children’s Letter-Writing Platform Epopia
ZAG animation studio has acquired a stake in Epopia, a French company whose epistolary letter format encourages children to read and write through interactive storytelling.