‘PLAYMOBIL: The Movie’ Picks Up STXfilms, ON Animation Studios to Distribute
STXfilms is officially on board with ON Animation Studios to distribute the upcoming PLAYMOBIL: The Movie in the U.S.
Jim Henson Co. Brings Library of Classics to Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video will now offer 2,500 hours of The Jim Henson Company’s programming on its streaming platform, providing a one-stop destination for many of the company’s most popular specials and series
Viacom to Deliver Content to T-Mobile’s New Mobile Video Services
T-Mobile and Viacom have entered into a significant content distribution agreement.
Future Today Helps Launch Cyber Group Studios’ YayToons for OTT Channels
Future Today, the multi-platform video distribution company, has entered into a partnership with Cyber Group Studios to launch YayToons, the new Cyber Group Studios’ free app that features animated content for children ages 3–8.
L.O.L. Surprise! Expands to OTT Services with SuperAwesome, Future Today
MGA Entertainment has partnered with kidtech platform SuperAwesome to bring L.O.L. Surprise! and other MGA-branded content deliver to OTT channels around the world. L.O.L. Surprise! UNBOXED, and more, will be available to 50 million additional homes via the video platform company, Future Today. “Our dedicated focus on providing our fans a secure outlet where they can laugh and safely enjoy our content has positioned MGAE as the gold…
Sesame Debuts Julia’s Family as Part of Autism Awareness Month Initiatives
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, Sesame Workshop launched new videos and materials featuring the family of Julia, a 4-year-old Sesame Street Muppet with autism, as part of its Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children initiative. New free resources, available in English and Spanish on sesamestreet.org/autism, bring to life Julia’s parents, big brother, and companion dog, and focus on what all families share in common while providing tools…
Viacom Acquires Sparkler, Expanding Noggin’s Educational Capabilities
Viacom has acquired Sparkler, an early learning technology platform, and named its co-founder Kristen Kane as Noggin’s executive vice-president.
Ricky Zoom Fuels Up for MIPTV with New Broadcast Partners
Entertainment One (eOne) secured new distributor partners in Germany, Spain, and China for its new upcoming preschool animated TV series, Ricky Zoom.
New Kids’ Series ‘Best Furry Friends’ Readies for Debut
Headstart and Boomerang will premiere the new animated series, Best Furry Friends, based on the BFF toy brand, on Saturday, March 30.