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Thunderbird to distribute and manage CP for Mittens & Pants
In a move to grow its third-party distribution business, the company has signed a deal with Windy Isle Entertainment for its upcoming live-action series featuring a town inhabited by real baby animals.
Christine Thompson to lead animation production at Dark Slope
The producer, who has worked on kids series such as Nickelodeon’s Bunsen is a Beast and The Fairly Odd Parents, has been named head of the division at the Toronto studio.
WildBrain and Peacock team up for new Caillou series
The Toronto-based prodco’s previously announced specials based on the classic preschool property will also be released on the streamer.
Kidoodle.TV secures equity investment from TriWest
The deal values the streamer at about $601 million and sees TriWest Capital Partners managing director Jon Spencer join Kidoodle’s board of directors.
Banijay options Arnold the Super-Ish Hero from Kids Can Press
The humorous picture book about an unconventional superhero, published by Kids Can Press, is on deck to be developed into a preschool series.
Atomic taps former Disney Junior exec to spearhead development
Kitty Walsh stepped into her newly created L.A.-based role this month and will work closely with Rose Stacey, who has been promoted to development manager.
Nelvana revs up for Monster Jam animated series
The Corus Entertainment-owned studio has signed a wide-ranging partnership with Florida’s Feld Entertainment to expand the family-friendly motorsport brand.
Peanuts Worldwide preps for global growth with international SVP
Lisa Silverman Meyers will oversee international business for Peanuts on the heels of significant consumer products revenue growth at WildBrain.
Youth Media Alliance seeks Indigenous creators for new scholarship
Recipients will have a chance to build more work experience by spending 10 days in production on a kids show that will air in Canada when it wraps.
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