Cartoon Network – Kidscreen

Samka Group gets a global head of content

Andrea Hernandez — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:40:11 +0000

Tramm Wigzell is tasked with developing original IPs that can be turned into international co-pros with US partners.

Banijay Kids & Family hires its first head of global licensing

Cole Watson — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:44:19 +0000

Coming straight from Cloudco, Roubina Tchoboian will oversee consumer products programs for Banijay's Totally Spies! and Topo Gigio brands.

Disguise fuels up its portfolio with new Batwheels costumes

Cole Watson — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:13:35 +0000

A range of Batman-inspired preschool costumes and wearable vehicles will roll out globally in stores and on e-commerce sites this Halloween.

Cartoon Network dives into Shark Week with Roblox content

Andrea Hernandez — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:56:52 +0000

New shark-themed games and activities are now available to promote the Discovery Channel’s annual programming event.

WB Animation and Cartoon Network Studios look to unionize

Sadhana Bharanidharan — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:56:42 +0000

More than 80 workers have filed a National Labor Relations Board petition and are also seeking voluntary recognition from the companies.

In Conversation: Malenga Mulendema

Andrea Hernandez — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:49:29 +0000

The Zambian writer wants to show African women's strength and contribute to the expansion of the region’s animation industry with her first series, Supa Team 4, which premieres today on Netflix.

WBD rebrands its Boomerang channel as Cartoonito in Southeast Asia

Andrea Hernandez — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:37:34 +0000

The net will now target preschoolers, featuring new acquisitions such as Mittens and Pants and Vida the Vet.

Lion Forge works with Black Women Animate to recruit talent for Iyanu

Cole Watson — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:20:31 +0000

BWA will hire and train BIPOC creators in pre-production roles for Lion Forge’s Nigerian-inspired fantasy series.

WBD takes 14 channels off Indonesia’s top broadcaster

Ryan Tuchow — Wed, 31 May 2023 15:27:57 +0000

The global mediaco is committed to linear nets in Southeast Asia, but contractual disputes have led to Cartoon Network’s removal from MNC after a decades-long agreement.

Warner Bros. Discovery enters Barney’s World

Sadhana Bharanidharan — Tue, 09 May 2023 15:47:15 +0000

Cartoonito and Max will launch Mattel's CG-animated reboot of the classic purple dino series in 2024.