- CAKE has signed on to handle global distribution for The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island (pictured, 10 x 11 minutes), a new 2D-animated series for five- to eight-year-olds from Headspace and Unicorn Island Productions. It spotlights TV host and author Lily Singh (also a co-producer) as a 10-year-old who travels to a magical island whenever she faces stress and anxiety in the real world. In this oasis, she learns how to process and regulate her emotions, and be more mindful and confident.
- Dr. Seuss Enterprises and WildBrain CPLG have expanded their licensing agreement to cover the APAC region as well as the UK and Europe. WildBrain CPLG will now represent brands including How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, The Cat in the Hat and Oh, The Places You’ll Go! in all three regions. The licensing agency recently closed a deal with Primark for Grinch apparel, gifts and decorations.
- Nickelodeon (UK, Ireland and Italy) and Sky (UK and Ireland) have renewed their rights to all five seasons of Bagdasarian Productions/Mikros Animation’s CG-animated series ALVINNN!!! & the Chipmunks (130 episodes). PGS Entertainment distributes the series.