- Teen series Crongton (pictured, 10 x 25 minutes) has been scooped up by ABC Family and ABC iview in Australia. Originally commissioned by the BBC from London’s New Pictures and All3Media International, this live-actioner is based on Alex Wheatle’s British novels about a group of youngsters living in a fictional urban housing estate.
- Toho International has tapped The Ops Games to create a Godzilla edition of the classic board game Clue that’s set to hit retail on September 24. Targeting players ages eight and up, this monster-based release is looking to immerse fans in the Godzilla franchise’s Kaiju world with special features like a custom game board and collectible tokens.
- Banijay Rights has closed a deal to bring its Mr Bean: The Animated Series FAST channel onto Samsung TV Plus in the US and Canada. Launched last year, it offers up four seasons of the Tiger Aspect Kids & Family toon.
DEALS: ABC Australia acquires coming-of-ager Crongton
Plus, a Mr. Bean FAST channel heads to Samsung TV Plus in North America, and Clue gets a Godzilla twist.
August 26, 2025
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