Friday, October 10, 2008

CiTV and ITV1 pick up Pat & Stan
Munich, Germany-based TV-Loonland has licensed its multiplatform toon comedy Pat & Stan to British net CiTV as well as selected shorts to ITV1. (more)

qubo picks up trio of series
New York City-based TV and online service qubo is bringing new content to its users after signing a slate of licensing deals. (more)

BKN and Huminah hatch Pocket Penguins
BKN International has inked a co-pro agreement with Nova Scotia, Canada-based Huminah Huminah animation to produce the HD CGI series Pocket Penguin Adventures. (more)

Toei Animation lines up pre-MIP deals
Tokyo-based Toei Animation has lined up a number of sales in advance of MIPCOM next week. (more)

One-liners: Noteworthy news nuggets
• BabyFirstTV has named Summit Entertainment as its exclusive, US distributor for its growing lineup of baby and toddler developmental DVDs. Summit Entertainment will represent the BabyFirstTV DVD line to home entertainment retailers and mass merchandisers across the US.

• PBS Kids' WordGirl is airing a special Election Day episode on Tuesday, November 4. A Vote for Becky, produced by Scholastic Media, introduces young viewers to the concept of voting, as well as using and defining the words "candidate" and "elect".

• Radio Disney is host the world premiere of the soundtrack to Walt Disney Pictures' High School Musical 3: Senior Year on Saturday, October 18 at 7 p.m. It will be replayed the next day at 1 p.m.

People moves: Disney Channels Worldwide promotes SVP
Disney Channels Worldwide has promoted Sean Cocchia to the role of SVP of business planning and development. (more)

• Was Spielberg right to close the door with Paramount? (Variety)
• Walmart sparks war among toy retailers (Wall Street Journal)
• These video games can read your mind, no, really, it's true (TG Daily)
• Hasbro recalls a number of Nerf toys in Quebec (Canadian Press)