Skip a newsletter last week? “In Case You Missed It” rounds up the top stories in each of our four daily editions, so you can be up on the latest news, Cynopsis-style, in the worlds of linear, digital, sports and kids television. Enjoy! FLAGSHIP The Hub Network relaunches as Discovery Family Channel effective […]
Saban Brands formed a new internal unit to directly manage global distribution of the company’s properties including Power Rangers, Julius Jr., Emojiville, Popples, the upcoming Cirque du Soleil Media property and Digimon Fusion. The division will be headed by Frederic Soulie, SVP of global distribution, who will work closely with Leila Ouledcheikh, VP of distribution, […]
MarVista Entertainment nabbed worldwide distribution rights from Asahi Production for the animated series Heroes: Legend Of The Battle Disks, which it will debut at MIPJR. The animated series, which targets boys 4-10, is set on Planet Aernia, home to an Academy that fosters and trains Heroes with an ultimate missionto fight against and subdue the […]
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Ink Global will present its new animated series Zafari at MIP Junior. Created by David Dozoretz (Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Forrest Gump), the inclusivity-themed series tells the story of a group of animal friends who have all been magically born with the skin of other animals.
Is one teen’s trash another teen’s treasure? Brain Power Studio, Rollman Entertainment and Go Girl Media are co-producing Trashionista, a live-action teen/tween-skewed lifestyle series that celebrates the importance of eco-sensitivity, up-cycling, creativity, and individuality. In each episode the hosts create fun and functional crafts using discarded items found in and around the home. They also […]
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Michael Palin is confirmed to narrate the new Clangers series, due for a spring 2015 launch in the UK from CBeebies, Coolabi Group, Smallfilms and Sprout. The stop-motion animated series is a contemporary version of the iconic British TV show, which first aired on the BBC in 1969. Says Palin, “The world of the Clangers […]
Big Bird and friends are about to get a new boss. Jeff Dunn will step into the role of president/CEO of Sesame Workshop on Sept. 29. Formerly president/CEO of HiT Entertainment, Dunn succeeds Mel Ming, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Dunn currently serves as a 2014 Advanced Leadership Initiative Fellow at Harvard University […]
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