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Pretty in red: Barbie helps drive down Mattel Q1 earnings
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILThe first quarter of 2014 brought net losses of US$11.2 million for Mattel, as the worlds largest toymaker saw Barbie sales drop 14%. Meanwhile, Barbie’s American Girl and Ever After High sisters continues to rise in popularity.
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SuperAwesome strives for UK digital ad domination with Bin Weevils deal
iKIDS / MOBILE / SOCIAL / WEBAfter setting sights on the US market with the acquisition of L.A.-based MobiGirl Media, UK-based kid and teen mobile marketing platform SuperAwesome is looking at a home-court advantage, as the company has now acquired the advertising business of UK virtual world Bin Weevils.
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Nigel Pickard stepping down as CEO of Zodiak UK Kids
PEOPLE MOVES / TVNigel Pickard is stepping down from his role as CEO of Zodiak UK Kids and chair of production company The Foundation at the end of this month, Zodiak Media has confirmed.
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Relativity makes bid for Maker Studios worth up to US$1.1B
COMPANIES / iKIDS / TV / WEBMake way for Relativity Media. The television and film studio is trying to scoop up YouTube multi-channel network Maker Studios from Disney with a last-minute bid worth up to US$1.1 billion.
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Annoying Orange creator talks two billion views
Featured iKids / iKIDS / SOCIAL / TV / WEBDane Boedigheimer’s Annoying Orange online comedy series has spawned a Cartoon Network show and a number of licensed consumer products. And now, the Orange’s signature yellow-toothed smile has been viewed two billion times on YouTube, a feat that holds more significance than ever as multi-channel networks and online TV creations continue to be courted by huge traditional media companies.
International Digital Emmy Awards winners announced
iKIDS / MOBILE / TV / WEBPresented at MIPTV in Cannes, Kenya’s Shujaaz.FM Reloaded, (Well Told Story) took the prize in the children & young people category at the annual competition that’s open to digital content creators outside of the US.
Kidscreened
- Leave it to a five-year-old to discover a security flaw with Xbox One (Mashable)
- A Polish priest offers his controversial opinion on the evils of Lego, Monster High (The Toronto Star)
- Disney’s Captain America sets box office record (Reuters)
- Microsoft inks comedy talent for upcoming content play (Variety)
Saban Brands sends Julius Jr. to Disney Junior in Italy
TVSaban Brands has inked a new broadcast distribution agreement for its animated preschool series, Julius Jr., to air on Disney Junior in Italy.
With financing deal, Cyber Group Studios ramps up distribution activity
TVParis-based indie producer and distributor Cyber Group Studios has signed a five-year financing agreement with France’s Natixis Coficiné bank in effort to accelerate its distribution activities of third-party productions.
Cosgrove Hall Fitzpatrick strengthens operations, launches Pip Ahoy! at MIP
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / TVWith a new distribution arm, original content and funding, UK-based CHF is in full swing. The company – through distributor Monster Entertainment – is launching the first of four new programs at this week’s MIPTV market.
Teletoon Canada signs up for more Camp Lakebottom
TVTeletoon Canada has commissioned a second season of 9 Story Entertainment comedy series Camp Lakebottom.
Stride & Prejudice iOS game reached #7 in Education; Sold 2,500 copies in 3 months (Post-Mortem)
BLOGS / iKIDS / KID INSIGHT / Kids Got Game / MOBILEDr. Carla Fisher takes a look back on the good and the bad things about launching an independent game in the iOS ecosystem.
DHX Media’s Michael Hirsh partners on entertainment finance company
PEOPLE MOVES / TVDHX Media chairman Michael Hirsh is pacting with Jacqueline Kelly and John Vandervelde to offer interim financing and expertise for Canadian indie film and TV producers.
Kidscreened
- The politics of plastic: What Barbie may really be telling girls about their future (The Guardians)
- Nearly 80% of parents talk about online safety with their kids (Mashable)
- The trouble with Facebook’s News Feed (TechCrunch)
- Meanwhile, Twitter ads seem to be outperforming those on Facebook (The Wall Street Journal)
Prix Jeunesse picks the best kids shows of the last 50 years
TVTo mark its upcoming 50th anniversary, children’s and youth TV festival Prix Jeunesse International is set to honor the most outstanding, influential and daring TV programs of the last 50 years at its upcoming gala on June 4 in Munich, Germany.
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