October 2022 - Page 5 of 13

Production Begins on Season Two of Award-Winning Docuseries ‘Through Our Eyes’, From the Makers of Sesame Street

Coming off of its recent Emmy Award win for Outstanding Short Documentary for Through Our Eyes, Sesame Workshop, the producers behind Sesame Street, announced the start of Season Two production of the docuseries. Through Our Eyes is an intimate and inspiring journey into the lives of American families, from the perspective of children themselves as they navigate formidable yet all-too-common challenges along with parents and siblings. The new season is anticipated to debut in fall 2023.

Top Marketing Talent Launches Think Brilliantly, a Marketing and Creative Agency

Think Brilliantly is a new marketing and creative boutique agency that provides a wealth of expertise for brands looking to elevate their marketing performance and boost their competitive edge. Outsourcing a company’s marketing needs presents opportunities for growth by having readily available access to expert knowledge and resources. The Think Brilliantly team is client focused which translates into offering a range of customized marketing services for their clients. Think Brilliantly was founded by Analei Samasei’a, whose career in marketing, public relations agency management and video/photography production has spanned over 25 years. She has assembled a team of informed, experienced, and respected professionals who are considered experts in their respective fields. Think Brilliantly works within all industries and is skilled at surpassing their client’s goals while staying on budget.

Walmart Launches Category First with Sproutlings – All Natural Crayons, Arts & Crafts

Walmart has partnered with Sproutlings to offer a category first at all its stores nationwide – natural crayons and arts & crafts. A category first in Walmart, which to date has been dominated by one brand (Crayola), Sproutlings brings customers premium natural crayons at an affordable price point. Made using natural and food-grade ingredients, and recycled and compostable packaging, Sproutlings is on a mission to provide the most accessible, safe, and sustainably made arts and crafts products that encourage creative & learning development for kids.

Holiday Hill Farm’s Spookley the Square Pumpkin Has Expansion in Video, Music Streaming Distribution

Halloween is for everyone! Holiday Hill Farm – home of beloved holiday icon Spookley the Square Pumpkin (www.spookley.com) – has announced a major expansion in distribution for its animated music videos and live-action shorts, as well as the memorable music featured across all of its content. Just in time for Halloween, Spookley fans will be able to enjoy more Spookley videos and songs on more platforms than ever before.

Calico Critters Launches New E-Commerce Website

Calico Critters, the globally popular toy brand that celebrates “Family, Love and Nature” invites its fans to experience wonder and enchantment as they shop, explore and build worlds out of their own imagination with the new direct to consumer website. Launched this month, the new website gives consumers access to the full line of connectible and collectible dolls and playsets, and exclusive access to limited edition products that will be introduced year-round.

Speed Society Releases “The Racing Class” Streetwear Collaboration with VP Racing Fuels

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PBS KIDS to Premiere Animated Series, ‘City Island’ – New ‘Molly of Denali’ Shorts

City Island, a new series of animated digital shorts for early elementary school-aged children, will be coming to audiences across the U.S. starting December 26, 2022 on PBS KIDS. From creator Aaron Augenblick, founder of animation studio Augenblick Studios, and Future Brain Media, the new shorts will feature a civics curriculum, highlighting topics like cooperation, conflict resolution, and city planning, helping to foster young viewers’ understanding of how cities and communities work. The series stars Kimia Behpoornia and Kimiko Glenn, with guest appearances that include Amy Schumer, Julio Torres, James Adomian, and Debi Mazar.

9 Story Distribution Secures New UK Home at CBeebies for Iconic Children’s Series ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’

9 Story Distribution International is pleased to announce that the beloved preschool series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood has been picked up by CBeebies and is now available to children across the UK on BBC iPlayer. After premiering on PBS KIDS in 2012, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is now in its sixth season and distributed in 180 countries around the world. The series is co-produced by Fred Rogers Productions and 9 Story Media Group and animated by 9 Story’s award-winning animation studio Brown Bag Films. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is created by Angela C. Santomero (Blue’s Clues, Super WHY!) and distributed by 9 Story Distribution International. Executive producers are Angela C. Santomero, Chief Creative Officer at 9 Story Media Group; Ellen Doherty, Chief Creative Officer of Fred Rogers Productions; and Vince Commisso, President & CEO, 9 Story Media Group.

‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ Season Two Begins November 4th on Disney Channel and Disney Junior

A new season of Disney Junior’s Mickey Mouse Funhouse, the whimsical animated series from Disney Branded Television that has amassed over 110 million views to date across digital platforms, will premiere Friday November 4th, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, timed to Mickey’s birthday month. The episodes will stream on Disney+ early next year. Season two will include action-packed pirate-themed adventures for Disney’s #1 star, Mickey Mouse, and his pals—Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto—as they visit real-world and fantastical locales with Funny, an enchanted talking playhouse voiced by Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows). Season one is currently available on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+.