Elizabeth Foster – Kidscreen

Inside ZAG’s anti-piracy division strategy

Elizabeth Foster — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:54:57 +0000

The company’s new division uses artificial intelligence and algorithms to identify suspicious consumer products based on its IPs.

Chasing earworms: Tuning into an original music trend

Elizabeth Foster — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:24:08 +0000

Trend expert Chris Byrne tunes into companies getting into the groove with music releases, and assesses how far this strategy might resonate with kids.

How kidcos are preparing for a live event renaissance

Elizabeth Foster — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:05:20 +0000

IP owners are gearing up for a return to live and location-based brand extensions as the world begins to look at life beyond pandemic restrictions.

Disney Television Animation names new SVP of production

Elizabeth Foster — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:03:07 +0000

Sarah Finn will lead all physical production for the TVA studio’s content for Disney+, Disney Junior and Disney Channel.

BBC Studios combines production, content teams

Elizabeth Foster — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:59:35 +0000

The resulting division, known as BBC Studios Productions, will be split into four separate portfolios, with Cecilia Persson leading the children’s group.

Disney launches new content for Black History Month

Elizabeth Foster — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:15:29 +0000

Series and films celebrating Black characters and creators will premiere throughout the month of February on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.

SWAT-KATS get back in action with Toonz

Elizabeth Foster — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:46:45 +0000

EXCLUSIVE: The prodco is partnering with original creators Christian and Yvon Tremblay on reboot SWAT-KATS Revolution.

Encantos gets into the NFT game

Elizabeth Foster — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:17:38 +0000

EXCLUSIVE: The edutainment company is about to launch non-fungible tokens inspired by its preschool property Canticos, and is aiming to empower creators to build out their own IPs.

PlayMonster names new CEO

Elizabeth Foster — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:30:29 +0000

President Tim Kilpin has been promoted to head up the toyco, which also received a capital investment from two private market firms to support international expansion.

Pocket.watch appoints global head of consumer products

Elizabeth Foster — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:03:19 +0000

Former ZAG exec Manuel Torres Port will focus on launching new franchises and expanding into more international territories.