Leading global entertainment, talent and sports company UTA has been appointed as the North American licensing and publishing agency for YouTube Originals series Super Sema. The program marks the world’s first children’s animated series focused on an African kid superhero. UTA will work alongside global master toy licensee Just Play, and will focus on retail initiatives and key partners in publishing, apparel, home and accessories.

Firefly Brand Entertainment has been appointed by America’s #1 Classic TV Network, MeTV (owned by Weigel Broadcasting Co.), as the North American licensing agent for the popular hosted horror movie television program “Svengoolie” and also for “Toony the Tuna” from the live-action/animated comedy morning show “Toon In With Me.”

WarnerMedia Kids & Family announced multiple new acquisitions that will bring some of the most celebrated digital preschool content to Cartoonito on HBO Max and Cartoon Network beginning Monday, Jan. 31. The new preschool block has picked up popular shows from Moonbug Entertainment, including several offerings from Blippi, CoComelon—the #1 most-watched brand on YouTube, Lellobee City Farm, and a second season of Mia’s Magic Playground.

WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, has further expanded its Lifestyle portfolio with the signing of global representation rights for the internationally renowned Swiss motorsport company, Sauber Motorsport AG. Under the deal, WildBrain CPLG will handle all Sauber brands, including Sauber Motorsports, which owns and operates the Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN, as well as Sauber Technologies and Sauber Esports. The initial focus will be on the UK, EMEA, China, India and North America markets.