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Fewer Canadian greenlights spark digital hustle

Alexandra Whyte — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:16:16 +0000

Historically a kids-content powerhouse, a tougher domestic commissioning environment has prompted some Canadian kids producers to find innovative digital solutions.

Labor report: Taking the pulse of unionization in animation

Alexandra Whyte — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:31:23 +0000

Kidscreen delves into union drives at animation studios in Canada and the US, and the effects they may have across the industry.

Gigglebug flips storytelling with vertical show

Alexandra Whyte — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:19:51 +0000

Gigglebug is turning the traditional storytelling format on its head with Tadpoles—a new vertical show with a universal theme.

BBC picks up Pinocchio & Friends

Alexandra Whyte — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:52:09 +0000

Rainbow Group's animated retelling of the long-nosed puppet will air on CBeebies in early 2022.

Good Night & Good Luck

Alexandra Whyte — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:46:38 +0000

Some final words from Alexandra Whyte, editor of our Kidscreen Daily newsletter, who is leaving after five years.

Disney Branded TV greenlights Meet the Mayhems

Alexandra Whyte — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:06:48 +0000

The original live-action comedy series about a family of supervillains will premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+ next year.

BBC Studios hires Cecilia Persson

Alexandra Whyte — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:08:47 +0000

The former WarnerMedia EMEA VP will head up the studio's children's unit as MD while it amalgamates with BBC Children's Productions.

ViacomCBS & CJ ENM sign strategic partnership

Alexandra Whyte — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:34:06 +0000

The global agreement includes co-productions, content licensing and distribution, and the launch of Paramount+ in South Korea next year.

Zinkia acquires Canary Island animation studio

Alexandra Whyte — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:32:46 +0000

The Pocoyo producer now owns KOYI Talent's three series in the works and a studio in the Canary Islands.

Who Bought What? Netflix’s 2021 buying round-up

Alexandra Whyte — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:12:40 +0000

From big moves like the Roald Dahl acquisition to greenlighting fresh titles from studios including Boat Rocker and OddBot—here's a Kidscreen breakdown of the streamer's content investment activity this year.