Jeremy Dickson
The Elephant Show turns 25 and expands digitally
INTERACTIVEKicking off the 25th anniversary of The Elephant Show starring Sharon, Lois, and Bram, Toronto, Canada-based CCI Entertainment has released the first app based on the sing-along series.
Sprout ups Mark Sacher to VP of research
PEOPLE MOVESPBS Kids Sprout has promoted media research veteran Mark Sacher to VP of research for the US-based 24-hour preschool network.
Knockout to rep Elmer The Patchwork Elephant
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILNew York-based Knockout Licensing has been appointed by indie UK book publisher Andersen Press to expand the North American licensing program for David McKee’s bestselling Elmer The Patchwork Elephant kids book series.
Sun-Mate inks toy distribution deals for The Jungle Book
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILSun-Mate Corporation has secured five new international toy distributor agreements for CGI-animated TV series The Jungle Book.
The Wiggles get master toy deal
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILBoca Raton, Florida-based licensing agency Brandberry has named Pennsylvania-based toyco Wicked Cool Toys as the master toy partner for North America and Australia for classic preschool property The Wiggles.
Lego unveils new multiplatform Chima games
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / INTERACTIVEWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and The Lego Group are launching three videogames for 2013 based on Lego’s brand new toy property Legends of Chima.
Amanda Hill named BBC Worldwide chief brands officer
NEWS / PEOPLE MOVESBBC Worldwide has appointed veteran BBC executive Amanda Hill to the newly created position of chief brands officer.
Callaway brings Mr. Potato Head to the App Store
INTERACTIVENew York-based children’s app developer Callaway Digital Arts has partnered with Hasbro to release the first app based on its iconic toy property Mr. Potato Head.
FTC amends COPPA regulations
INTERACTIVE / KID INSIGHT / NEWSAfter a number of revisions based on feedback from the public, kids advocacy groups and internet companies, The US Federal Trade Commission has amended its Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA) rules to include social networks and mobile apps.
Alligator releases Lalaloopsy app
INTERACTIVEFurthering its expansion to digital, children’s publisher Alligator Books has released a new app based on MGA Entertainment’s popular girls property Lalaloopsy.
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Disney to summer with pirates and princesses -
Five kids content companies among first paid YouTube channels -
Jack Sorensen tapped to grow Saban’s mobile games division -
DreamWorks’ Turbo app to shell out US$1 million -
Rovio makes move into game publishing -
Target and DC superheroes get exclusive for the summer
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MIPCOM 2012 - Team Nelvana on a very Canadian evening