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BRB, Aardman and Voozclub team up for Canimals

Three animation and distribution houses from Korea, Spain and the UK have come together to co-produce and distribute the mixed-media 52 x seven-minute kids series Canimals. Aardman Animations is joining forces with Voozclub and BRB's creative Boutique, Screen 21, on the original series, which will debut at MIPTV next month. continue

New book series from Captain Underpants author on the way

US publisher Scholastic has inked a new four-book deal with Dav Pilkey, author of the bestselling Captain Underpants series. continue

Animation house C.O.R.E. shuts down, Cookie Jar lays off 35

In a surprise move, Toronto-based animation and visual effects house C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures closed its doors late Monday, putting approximately 150 employees out of work. And in an unrelated move, Cookie Jar Entertainment, whose HQ is also in Toronto, said it has cut 35 animation production jobs as it refocuses more on live-action programming during the economic downturn. continue

The Hub announces senior staff

The new Hasbro/Discovery Kids kidnet, The Hub, is stacking its ranks with six senior executives in time for its launch in late 2010. continue

CBBC and ABC TV order two more seasons of Escape from Scorpion Island

The Foundation, part of the RDF Media Group, has been commissioned to produce series four and five of the adventure game show for children Escape from Scorpion Island for CBBC and ABC TV in Australia. continue

PGS to rep Studio Hari's The Gees

Paris-based distributor PGS Entertainment has taken on Studio Hari's new series The Gees for worldwide distribution across TV, video and licensing & merchandising categories. continue

Nickelodeon announces 2010/11 slate

Held this morning at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, top-ranked kidsnet Nickelodeon unveiled its 2010/11 slate at its annual advertising upfront presentation. continue

Fresh TV kicks off social media campaign with Twitter, new interactive blog

Toronto's Fresh TV is launching its first interactive character twitter account, penned by Stoked scribe, Fin McCloud, as well as a new blog, Re:Fresh. continue

E1 to rock and roll all night with KISS kids TV series

Toronto-based E1 Entertainment has inked a production and development deal with legendary rock band KISS. continue

HarperCollins UK launches new multiplatform property

HarperCollins UK is set to launch The Hueys by renowned kids author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. The publisher will release the collectible character series employing a global, multiplatform strategy. continue

National Wildlife Federation launches animated preschool nature series

The US National Wildlife Federation's (NWF) first-ever preschool TV series, Wild Animal Baby Explorers, is bowing on US public television stations this fall. continue

Sarah Jane returns to CBBC for two more seasons

CBBC has signed on for two more 24 x half-hour series of Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures. continue

Nick kicks off Dora's 10th anniversary with promo, Salma Hayek Pinault

Nickelodeon is marking the 10th anniversary of Dora the Explorer with a pro-social campaign entitled "Beyond the Backpack" that champions overall school readiness for preschoolers. continue

Family Channel debuts new Canuck original series

Astral Media's Family Channel in Canada is set to debut a new original series, Wingin' It, which has been under wraps until now. continue

British Animation Awards shortlist announced

The British Animation Awards (BAAs) finalists have been announced for both the juried categories and the publicly-voted Children's Choice award. continue

Five's Milkshake launches new, more kid-friendly website

Five's Milkshake! block has made over its website to promote easier navigation for its preschool fans. continue

New French-language preschool channel/brand to bow in Canada

TVA Group, the Montreal-based subsidiary of Quebecor Media that produces television, audiovisual products and magazine publications largely for the Canadian province of Quebec, today announced a new multimedia French-language brand targeting both kids ages two to six and their parents. continue