Baby Genius grows into own streaming service
A new kid-centric subscription on-demand (SVOD) service has entered the fray, with L.A.-based Genius Brands International announcing that the entire Baby Genius music and video library will be up for...
View ArticleChina for Dummies
When it comes to kids media, China is on fire. New IPTV platforms are popping up like wild mushrooms and they carry all of the same series you see back home on Netflix. Show-related swag is available...
View ArticleContent and consumer products merge in Amazon-HIT deal
As the children's video streaming wars only intensify, it looks like Amazon is taking full advantage of its vast e-commerce capabilities - and the idea could catch on like wildfire. A new deal with...
View ArticleDHX Media brings licensing into one division
The Teletubbies property owner is launching DHX Brands to bring in more consumer products revenue. As such, Peter Byrne will add EVP of DHX Brands to his existing role as CEO of DHX Media's subsidiary...
View ArticleCould HIT-Amazon partnership spread like wildfire?
Fireman Sam episodes and merchandise will be available only on Amazon.com. But why did Mattel-owned IP owner HIT Entertainment and retail giant Amazon choose the hero of Pontypandy for this...
View ArticleAuthor Alison Green signs on for Deer Little Forest book
With a TV development deal in place, preschool brand Deer Little Forest is extending further into the publishing world following a collaboration between author Alison Green and illustrator Jo Rose.Read...
View ArticleeOne Family’s superhero series scores global Disney deal
With a worldwide Disney deal in-hand, eOne Family's CGI co-pro PJ Masks is set to bow September 18 on Disney Junior US. eOne's Olivier Dumont and Disney EMEA's Orion Ross give Kidscreen a look inside...
View ArticleRainbow Ruby partners with UNESCO
CJ E&M's CGI-animated preschool series Rainbow Ruby is at the center of a UNESCO global girls' education initiative.Read More
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