Kidscreen

31/12/2024

Here's a breakdown of what really stood out to Kidscreen's writers this year, and what they're looking forward to in 2025.

The Kidscreen team looks back on their fave kids shows, toys and books from this year, and also makes some hot-launch predictions for 2025.

25/12/2024

In case you missed it, Kidscreen's Ryan Tuchow dove into Ampere data—and got insights from Ampere's Guy Bisson—on kids commissions for the year. It was a tough year for kids content, and public broadcasters played a key role in the 2024 market.

According to Ampere, BBC, NPO and France Télévisions greenlit the most first-run kids TV series in 2024, highlighting the key role public broadcasters are playing in the current market.

24/12/2024

As the year wraps up, let's look back at some of the most significant (and fun) trends in kids media this year. How about we start with senior reporter Ryan Tuchow's feature on the growing demand for prank shows.

There's an uptick in buyer interest for prank shows, and kids producers such as Ayanaa Cinematics, Novocomedy and Creative Media Partners are getting in on the fun.

23/12/2024

Kidscreen Daily is on pause until January 6, when we'll be back with more news to keep your business informed.

20/12/2024

In case you missed it, Cyber Group Studios has four bidders putting forward offers, with the desire to own Gigantosaurus at the heart of some these proposals.

A joint-venture led by United Smile and Newen Studios are among the companies vying to acquire the insolvent French company in order to get their hands on key asset Gigantosaurus.

19/12/2024

EXCLUSIVE: YouTube Health is backing The Doctor Is In—an educational preschool show from Ad Astra Media and Joel Bervell, a popular health influencer and science communicator

EXCLUSIVE: This live-action/animated series will launch next summer, hosted by Medical Mythbuster Joel Bervell.

19/12/2024

As we get ready to flip the calendar and start a new year, we want to hear your top three predictions for what will happen next in the kids entertainment market.

19/12/2024

With a new year soon to begin, it's a good time to look back. From MINISO's collab with Sanrio, to CoComelon making its first live-action series, these are the Kidscreen stories that got the most attention this year.

From MINISO's collab with Sanrio, to CoComelon making its first live-action series, these are the stories that generated the highest click-throughs this year.

20/11/2024

Day One Recap: Asian Animation Summit 2024

What an exciting start to the 9th edition of AAS! Great presentations from passionate creators, meaningful connections, and invaluable feedback from our esteemed VIP guests who have joined us from all around the world. 🌍

A special thanks to TAICCA for being an incredible hosting partner and helping us make this year’s event a huge success. We look forward to more insightful conversations and opportunities ahead!

26/07/2024

Canada’s public broadcaster has announced the first kids stream finalists for its AccessCBC program, an initiative that provides training, mentoring and pre-development funding to emerging deaf and disabled content creators in Canada.

The finalists have received stipends of up to US$7,400 in pre-development funding for their animated projects, and are attending workshops led by the Canadian pubcaster's kids team, including content chief Marie McCann.

25/07/2024

The Japanese trend of animated YouTubers/live streamers is under the spotlight as these two big companies identify it as a business growth opportunity.

25/07/2024

Some of Mattel’s most well-known characters have a new streaming home on Kidoodle.TV.

EXCLUSIVE: Barbie, Thomas & Friends and American Girl are among the brands rolling out content on the AVOD streamer.

24/07/2024

Mattel kicked off the toy industry’s second-quarter earnings season late yesterday afternoon, reporting that its global net sales have only dropped 1% to US$1.08 billion compared to last year’s results for the same period.

Declining just 1% over the same quarter last year, growth in Asia Pacific and Hot Wheels compensated for lower gross billings in North America and the core dolls category.

23/07/2024

EXCLUSIVE: Iconic magicians Penn & Teller have partnered with Toybox Labs, the company behind the world's only 3D printer for kids, to launch an exclusive line of make-at-home magic tricks https://kidscreen.com/2024/07/23/toybox-labs-signs-its-first-celebrity-license/

22/07/2024

Following a similar move by Corus, the company is seeking a reduction in the amount it spends on creating programming that reflects "Canadian stories and values".

Following a similar move by Corus, the company is seeking a reduction in the amount it spends on creating programming that reflects

21/07/2024

Hasbro is leading the pack as the top licensor in the multi-billion-dollar video game industry, according to new research published by SuperJoost earlier this week.

Over the past 12 months, the toyco generated US$3.25 billion in revenue from its licensed games, with the Monopoly franchise accounting for more than half of these earnings.

19/07/2024

Two Daughters has signed on as Talking Tom's licensing agent in the UK and Ireland, and seasons three and four of ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunksare headed to Italy.

19/07/2024

Bolstered by a 34% lift in ad-supported memberships, the steamer's revenue shot up by 17% this quarter to US$9.6 billion.