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AwesomenessTV purchase propels DreamWorks into YouTube content development
INTERACTIVE / PEOPLE MOVES / TVIn a move that speaks volumes about the rising value of digital youth content, DreamWorks Animation has purchased the 55,000 channel-strong YouTube teen network AwesomenessTV for US$33 million.
Cupcake Digital adds Strawberry Shortcake educational apps to the mix
INTERACTIVE / TVA series of digital story apps based on the Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Adventures TV series are in the works at New York-based Cupcake Digital. So far this year, Cupcake has been commissioned to create educational apps for the Animal Planet and Tickety Toc brands.
Factual TV company gets kids into documentaries
TVSingapore-based factual entertainment producer Beach House Pictures is making its foray into children’s television with the new series Kids Vs Film for Discovery Kids Asia.
Henson names Televix exclusive distributor in Latin America
TVTelevix Entertainment will serve as the exclusive distributor in Latin America for The Jim Henson Company’s array of film and television programming across television, home entertainment, digital and mobile platforms.
UK creative industry gets boost from Warner Bros. scholarships
PEOPLE MOVES / TVWith a new Leavesden Studio and increased production output across TV, film and games, Warner Bros. UK is investing in local future creative talent through a number of new scholarships, apprenticeships and educational initiatives.
Lalaloopsy TV series finds Canadian home
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / TVCorus Entertainment-owned Treehouse Canada has picked up the Lalaloopsy animated series based on the MGA Entertainment doll line of the same name.
Fireman Sam toy range hits France
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / TVHIT Entertainment’s Fireman Sam is building on its hot streak with French preschoolers, as Silverlit has come on board as the brand’s new toy distributor in the region.
After band shake-up, The Wiggles officially embark on new era
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / TVWith a master toy deal in place and a farewell tour in the rear view, The Wiggles has kicked off its 2013 Taking Off tour that’s backed by a new cast – including the first female Wiggle Emma Watkins – as well as a CD and DVD.
Imira signs deals in Europe and Hong Kong
TVA number of global sales deals have been inked by Spanish youth production and distribution company Imira Entertainment in the wake of this month’s MIPTV market.
Vortexx on-demand channel launches on Kabillion
INTERACTIVE / TVAfter beefing up its YouTube strategy earlier this month, on-demand kids network Kabillion is partnering with Saban Brands to launch a new Vortexx-branded VOD channel that will co-exist with the eight-month-old Vortexx TV block and online hub.
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Two-year-old Disney Junior UK brings Appisodes to two-year-olds -
eOne takes all rights to YouTube animated hit Simon’s Cat -
Microsoft unveils its next-generation console
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