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MIPCOM
Say hello to ubiqui-TV
TVMetadata. Viewsers. Objective C. The second-screen universe is teaching broadcasters a whole new lexicon.
The rise of Netflix
TVWith 27 million subscribers across North America, Lat Am and the UK, and a growing kid’s content offering, is US-based SVOD platform Netflix poised to change the existing distribution model for broadcasters and producers alike?
Moves
Five things on our radar this month
NEWSFrom Google Fiber striking a major content deal with Disney to Nickelodeon aiming to rebound in the ratings with its more than a dozen new commissions including the re-vamped version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, here’s the latest on some hot topics impacting the kids entertainment biz.
TV
Crowdfunding 101
TVKickstarter.com has been generating buzz as a non-traditional source of funding. So far, producers haven’t jumped on-board en masse, but they might look at taking a page from the playbook of an upstart crop of kids content creators who are making the site work for them.
Just Launched – Wild Grinders
TVHome Plate and Moonscoop take the new skateboarding series for a global ride.
Totally Spies, totally new
TVA re-invented storyline and updated digital components bring the hit series out of hiatus.
Consumer Products
Licensing app-titude?
CONSUMER PRODUCTSLast year, Angry Birds burst onto the US consumer products scene, and other app makers quickly flocked to cash in on the kids licensing market. So far, none have rivalled the churlish chicks at retail, leaving many to question the long-term ancillary life of app-based properties.
Trick or treat
CONSUMER PRODUCTSHow US mall-based retailer Spirit Halloween wants to own the spookiest day of the year.
Hello dollies!
CONSUMER PRODUCTSAfter a few years of giving Mattel’s Barbie a wide berth in the fashion doll category, several toycos are once again vying to give the iconic market leader a run for her money.
Interactive
Treasure trove
INTERACTIVEUpstart family platform Kazaana offers a one-stop shop for digital kids.
Physical cards trigger iPad magic
INTERACTIVEIn this month’s Tech Watch, we’re keeping our eye on Nukotoy’s new Nuko-powered products that merge physical trading cards with tablet and smartphone gameplay.
Tablet talk
INTERACTIVEWatch out LeapPad: The tabeo, TRU’s first WiFi-enabled kids tablet, is hitting the market.
Brand Licensing
Chatterboxes
RETAILERThe retail landscape has never been static. Big-box retailers like Walmart, Tesco and Carrefour have built their success on a foundation of price competitiveness, intuitive store layout, viable locations, deft buying strategies, strong brand partners and effective marketing. But they continually face their biggest challenge — maintaining that success. Stores can easily end up full [...]
The definitive kids ent resource.-
DreamWorks’ Turbo app to shell out US$1 million -
McDonald’s, General Mills among Despicable Me 2 marketing minions -
For Grown-Ups Only: 17 Child Un-Friendly Games That You Should Play -
Disney and Lucasfilm announce new Star Wars animated series -
Josh In Toronto -
eOne takes all rights to YouTube animated hit Simon’s Cat
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