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Kids
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Wildbrain grabs Gisby as new MD
Children’s digital network Wildbrain has appointed Jon Gisby as its new MD. The company said…
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Zodiak Kids joins forces with Icelandic brand Tulipop
Banijay Group’s Zodiak Kids has entered a co-development and coproduction deal with Icelandic lifestyle brand…
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Boat Rocker hires eOne’s Spergel to head ventures expansion
Toronto-based studio Boat Rocker Media has named Andrew Spergel to the newly-created role of EVP,…
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TBI Weekly: What Disney & Sony are looking for in kids programming
This week, execs from Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and Disney EMEA described the projects they…
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BBC Children’s to steer away from VR programming
The BBC’s head of children’s products, Lucie McLean, said she is hesitant to create VR…
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ITV set to reintroduce pre-school block
ITV is set to introduce a pre-school block on ITVBe after abandoning the concept five…
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VIMN hires Disney UK & Ireland director for kids
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has appointed Disney’s UK & Ireland programming director Louise Bucknole…
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VIMN Japan services to debut on Amazon Prime Video Channels
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has signed a channel distribution deal with Amazon, which will make…
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Xilam raises €22.33m for company expansion
Xilam Animation has secured €22.33 million (£19.72 million) after selling some of its shares to…
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In-demand: Spain (June 18-24, 2018)
The series finale of Sense8 had Spanish viewers demanding the title more than local-language originals…