NBCUniversal – Kidscreen

DreamWorks makes its first LBE move in South Africa

Cole Watson — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:09:42 +0000

The studio’s "Find the Fun" experience launches next month at Mall of Africa to promote its 24-hour kids channel.

FEATURE: Creating scary-good content

Andrea Hernandez — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:08:40 +0000

With horror content gaining in popularity among young viewers, DreamWorks Animation, Cyber Group Studios and Serious Kids are looking for ways to deliver more chills and thrills for kids.

NBCUniversal to launch DreamWorks land at its Orlando park

Andrea Hernandez — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:13:08 +0000

The themed area will open in 2024 with attractions based on popular franchises from the studio such as Shrek (pictured) and Trolls.

DreamWorks Animation lays off 33 staffers

Sadhana Bharanidharan — Mon, 08 May 2023 15:59:40 +0000

The studio has eliminated 2% of its workforce as part of cost-cutting measures.

Inside Showmax’s local animation strategy

Jeremy Dickson — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:30:16 +0000

The African streamer is betting big on local stories and the continent’s growing youth audience as it moves into original animation, says CEO Yolisa Phahle.

Universal Products hires first global commercial EVP

Cole Watson — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:22:21 +0000

Rafael Macias will oversee the global consumer products programs for brands such as Minions and Jurassic World.

NBCUniversal orders DreamWorks Africa series

Andrea Hernandez — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:33:45 +0000

Inspiration Station Africa, hosted by two South African kids, will premiere next year on SVOD Universal+ and Sub-Saharan African broadcaster DStv.

Deals of the Week: DreamWorks, Dandelooo, Channel 4

Andrea Hernandez — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:36:22 +0000

SFR & NBCUniversal are bringing DreamWorks to France; Canadian broadcasters pick up multiple Dandelooo titles; and Yeti Television is making a family-friendly Christmas special with Channel 4.

Disney, NBCUniversal stock up from Jetpack for LatAm and the Caribbean

Andrea Hernandez — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:38:34 +0000

The broadcasters have purchased a heaping helping of animated series from the global distributor to spice up their regional programming lineups.

Comcast revenue is flat despite Peacock, theme park recovery

Ryan Tuchow — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:28:13 +0000

Peacock has climbed to more than 15 million subscribers in the US, according to Comcast’s Q3 financial report, but overall revenue was down 1.5%.