Addison Expands to New Global Territories
Portfolio Entertainment’s Addison is headed to new territories including Kidstream in the U.S., PCCW in Hong Kong, and A+ Kids in France and Africa.
Pikwik Pack from Guru Studio to Debut on Hulu
Following its launch on Disney Junior on the U.S., Guru Studio’s Pikwik Pack is also headed to Hulu starting May 4.
Omens Studios Appoints Adam Redfern to Creative Team
Animation company Omens Studios expands its creative team with the appointment of writer and show runner Adam Redfern as Consultant Executive Producer.
Zigazoo, ‘TikTok for Kids,’ Secures $4MM in Funding
Kids-oriented social streaming app Zigazoo announced the completion of a $4MM seed funding round, led by MaC Venture Capital, and attracting investors including Serena Williams’ Serena Ventures, Jimmy Kimmel, Jazwares’ Jeremy Padawer, and pocket.watch’s Chris Williams.
ZAG Invests in Children’s Letter-Writing Platform Epopia
ZAG animation studio has acquired a stake in Epopia, a French company whose epistolary letter format encourages children to read and write through interactive storytelling.
One Animation Secures Slate of VOD Deals
One Animation has secured new deals with VOD platforms across series including Oddbods, Insectibles, Rob the Robot, and Antiks.
Elinor Wonders Why Expands Global Reach
PBS International has licensed the new preschool series Elinor Wonders Why to networks in Canada, Israel, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, and across Latin America.
Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten Premieres April 23
Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten from Genius Brands International — starring Arnold Schwarzenegger — will premiere with a two-episode double feature on April 23, on Kartoon Channel!
Portfolio Entertainment Grows Distribution Business
Having secured new deals for its series Do You Know and Addison, Portfolio expands its distribution business with the appointment of Chelsea Reichert to Distribution Manager.