Sprout greenlights Good Night Show spinoff

January 20, 2014, 8:58 am

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US preschool network Sprout is set to launch a new original series entitled Little Nina - an extension of the Good Night Show - through a first order of 52 x 11-minute animated episodes that will bow in mid-2015.

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kaboom! secures Zack & Quack home entertainment rights

January 28, 2014, 8:43 am

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Toronto, Canada-based Phase 4 Films' kids label kaboom! Entertainment has picked up the home entertainment rights to new preschool series Zack & Quack from Zodiak Kids.

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More TV deals for Doki

January 29, 2014, 8:54 am

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The Doki TV series from Discovery Kids Latin America and Portfolio Entertainment, which is based on the Discovery Kids mascot of the same name, is heading to new global networks.

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DHX boosts UK activity with Paul Keech hire

February 20, 2014, 9:01 am

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Canada-based DHX Media is bolstering its interests across the pond, as former HIT exec Paul Keech joins the company's UK team as creative services director.

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Napkin Man gets eBook treatment

February 25, 2014, 9:09 am

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A set of free eBooks based on the preschool series The Adventures of Napkin Man is heading to mobile devices courtesy of Toronto, Canada-based Breakthrough Entertainment and broadcaster Kids' CBC.

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DHX keeps eyes on European, Middle Eastern markets

March 4, 2014, 8:46 am

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DHX characters such as Caillou, Arthur and Johnny Test are heading to a number of new broadcasters and VOD providers across Central and Eastern Europe as well as the Middle East as DISCOP Istanbul gets underway this week.

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Justin Time sells into Europe

March 10, 2014, 8:59 am

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Toronto, Canada-based Guru Studio's preschool series Justin Time, which recently picked up a 2014 Canadian Screen Award for Best Preschool Program or Series, is set to air in a number of European territories including Sweden, Switzerland, Croatia and Ukraine.

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Little Airplane and SeaWorld Kids develop Billy Green Builds

March 12, 2014, 9:15 am

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In an IP initiative that was first announced last fall, preschool producer Little Airplane Productions and theme park operator SeaWorld have unveiled details surrounding their new nature-friendly preschool series, entitled Billy Green Builds!

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Nick adds sports, app, 100 hours of preschool and more live-action to slate

March 13, 2014, 9:20 am

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In advance of its 2014-15 upfront presentation set to take place in New York later today, Nickelodeon revealed that three new live-action series, a new Kids' Choice-inspired sports events, 100 hours of fresh preschool content and a Nick Jr. live-streaming app are on-deck in the coming months.

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Peppa Pig sets hooves in France

March 26, 2014, 8:58 am

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A crop of new French broadcast and licensing partners are in order for preschool property Peppa Pig, which debuted on France 5 last month and will launch on Nick Jr. on March 31.

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Spring is in the air for Tree Fu Tom

March 26, 2014, 8:58 am

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Preschool property Tree Fu Tom is stepping up its marketing game through FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment's Spring Into Action campaign, a brand awareness initiative that will support new series episodes on CBeebies and the show's coinciding product range.

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Nick Jr. animated shorts program launches

March 27, 2014, 8:50 am

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As Nickelodeon amps up its programming of preschool content this year, the kidsnet has unveiled a brand-new animated shorts program devoted to content for Nick Jr.

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Daniel Tiger licensing expansion in store for 2014

March 28, 2014, 8:56 am

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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, which airs on PBS KIDS in the US, will see more shelf space stateside this year with an expanded toy line at Toys 'R' Us, as well as product launches at Target, Kmart and Barnes & Noble.

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Space Racers takes off with global sales

March 31, 2014, 9:08 am

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France Televisions is among the broadcasters set to air preschool series Space Racers following a deal with London-based kids content distributor CAKE.

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FableVision steps up original IP output with Tone Thyne as creative VP

March 31, 2014, 9:09 am

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Former Little Airplane and Disney producer Tone Thyne is stepping into the newly created role of VP of creative at Boston-based FableVision, as the interactive development studio looks to significantly ramp up original content development for multiple platforms.

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HIP brings Elias to MIP

April 2, 2014, 8:42 am

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Henson Independent Properties (HIP), the Jim Henson Company's third party licensing banner, is set to debut the first episodes of the new 52 x 11-minute CGI series Elias: Rescue Team Adventures at next week's MIPTV market in Cannes, France.

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Thomas, Barney and Angelina get multilingual on Oznoz

April 3, 2014, 8:56 am

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Online bilingual channel Oznoz is giving its children's library a significant boost through a new exclusive partnership with HIT Entertainment that will make preschool content available across North America in Mandarin, Arabic, Hindi, German, Russian and Korean languages.

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Prix Jeunesse picks the best kids shows of the last 50 years

April 4, 2014, 8:26 am

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To 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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Cosgrove Hall Fitzpatrick strengthens operations, launches Pip Ahoy! at MIP

April 7, 2014, 9:04 am

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With 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.

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Justin Time extends presence in Italy, Latin America

April 8, 2014, 8:32 am

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Guru Studio's preschool series Justin Time is at the center of a new broadcast partnership with Cartoonito in Italy, and the show will also see extended shelf life on Netflix in Latin America.

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