Kidscreen http://kidscreen.com engaging the global children's entertainment industry Fri, 20 Sep 2019 19:20:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Deals You Missed: 9 Story, Miniteve, Moonbug, Hoho http://kidscreen.com/2019/09/20/deals-you-missed-9-story-miniteve-moonbug-hoho/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deals-you-missed-9-story-miniteve-moonbug-hoho http://kidscreen.com/2019/09/20/deals-you-missed-9-story-miniteve-moonbug-hoho/#comments Fri, 20 Sep 2019 15:38:49 +0000 http://kidscreen.com/?p=139932 Dr Panda

Comcast brings 300 short docs to the US, international broadcasters pick up Dr. Panda, Ketchup TV gets new shows, and Shane the Chef whips up a cookbook.

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Comcast brings 300 short docs to the US, international broadcasters pick up Dr. Panda, Ketchup TV gets new shows, and Shane the Chef whips up a cookbook.

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Candytopia is partnering with the beleaguered retailer to launch an Instagram-friendly pop-up in time for the holiday season.

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Candytopia is partnering with the beleaguered retailer to launch an Instagram-friendly pop-up in time for the holiday season.

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Eight in 10 people affiliate with religion, but the faith-based market remains underserved. A couple of companies see a big opportunity in that huge niche.

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Eight in 10 people affiliate with religion, but the faith-based market remains underserved. A couple of companies see a big opportunity in that huge niche.

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  • After just two years, NBCUniversal shuts down its game publishing arm (Games Industry Biz)
  • Netflix's first CEO Marc Randolph on why the SVOD will win the streaming wars (Fast Company)
  • Ofcom dismisses concerns that the BBC's involvement with Britbox gives the pubcaster an unfair advantage (Rapid TV News)
  • As YouTube readies policy changes, creators are already suffering (The Hollywood Reporter)
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  • After just two years, NBCUniversal shuts down its game publishing arm (Games Industry Biz)
  • Netflix’s first CEO Marc Randolph on why the SVOD will win the streaming wars (Fast Company)
  • Ofcom dismisses concerns that the BBC’s involvement with Britbox gives the pubcaster an unfair advantage (Rapid TV News)
  • As YouTube readies policy changes, creators are already suffering (The Hollywood Reporter)
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    The companies will develop content for the property, including animated shorts, a live-action game show, and a VR and new mobile game.

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    The companies will develop content for the property, including animated shorts, a live-action game show, and a VR and new mobile game.

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    Producers at the pitch event took bigger visual swings and bucked traditional formats to attract buyers, say execs from BBC, SuperRTL and Nickelodeon.

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    Producers at the pitch event took bigger visual swings and bucked traditional formats to attract buyers, say execs from BBC, SuperRTL and Nickelodeon.

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    The long-time Aardman vet is taking over the position from David Sproxton, who will remain at the company on its board of trustees and as a consultant.

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    The long-time Aardman vet is taking over the position from David Sproxton, who will remain at the company on its board of trustees and as a consultant.

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    The toymaker has partnered with musician Mark Ronson for a campaign designed to get kids' creative problem-solving juices flowing.

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    The toymaker has partnered with musician Mark Ronson for a campaign designed to get kids' creative problem-solving juices flowing.

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    After six years with the toymaker, Amy Sullivan joins the entertainment company as it continues to bolster its CP program and retail presence.

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    After six years with the toymaker, Amy Sullivan joins the entertainment company as it continues to bolster its CP program and retail presence.

    Read More]]> http://kidscreen.com/2019/09/19/cloudco-entertainment-taps-hasbro-director/feed/ 0 Ankama unveils kids distribution brand http://kidscreen.com/2019/09/19/ankama-unveils-kids-distribution-brand/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ankama-unveils-kids-distribution-brand http://kidscreen.com/2019/09/19/ankama-unveils-kids-distribution-brand/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:06:09 +0000 http://kidscreen.com/?p=139824 Marie Conge

    Marie Conge will lead the new unit, Planet Nemo by Ankama, overseeing international sales and acquisition strategies.

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    Marie Conge will lead the new unit, Planet Nemo by Ankama, overseeing international sales and acquisition strategies.

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