International rights owner Coolabi Group and its “spooktacular” stop-motion animation Scream Street are celebrating the launch of Series 2 on CBBC and BBC iPlayer, with a hybrid campaign of fun brand activations, promotional partnerships and brand extensions for the popular comedy this autumn. Following a preview of the first five …
Read More »Hasbro and eOne’s new animated comedy series Ninja Express to launch on CBBC next month
Hasbro’s global entertainment studio, eOne, has launched a new kids’ animated series to the global stage, an ‘absurd 2D and 3D mix of animated comedy’ for six to 11 year old kids, titled Ninja Express. The series – c0-produced with Creative Conspiracy and Frogbox – follows the antics of a …
Read More »Coolabi Group’s Scream Street rises up on CBBC for second season
The spook-tastic stop animation TV series Scream Street is wending its way back onto CBBC this autumn, as season two of the popular children’s show prepares to land in time for Halloween. The deal was brokered by the series’ independent international rights holder, Coolabi Group. Based on the hit book …
Read More »Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed returns to CBBC with second series this month
Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed will be returning to television this month with a new, second series, courtesy of Beano Studios and its renewed broadcast deal with CBBC. The new series is comprised of 52 episodes, each following the unpredictable and exciting adventures of Dennis and friends in Beanotown. it kicks …
Read More »Enid Blyton’s Malory Towers has landed its own live-action series on CBBC
CBBC has given the go ahead to a new live-action series based on the famous Enid Blyton book series, Malory Towers. The series will be produced by DHX Media and King Bert Productions and will follow the adventures of the 12 year old Darrell Rivers as she leaves home for …
Read More »CBBC’s The Next Step leaps into themed workshops with Pineapple Dance Studios
The two-year partnership with Pineapple offers themed masterclasses across key holiday periods in its famous London studio.
Read More »Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed secures second series on CBBC
Following its successful UK debut, the show has since been sold to 24 countries and airs on free to air public service broadcasters such as Super RTL in Germany, Rai in Italy and France Television.
Read More »Beano Studios taps former CBBC executive Tim Searle as head of animation
The 25-year animation veteran was previously executive producer of animation at CBBC. He also served as EP of Danger Mouse. Previously, he was series director of Mr. Bean at Tiger Aspect, where he also developed a number of projects as creative director for kids and animation.
Read More »Today’s parents are ‘Kidults’ that sneakily play with their children’s toys
70 per cent of parents admit to buying their kids toys that they will enjoy themselves.
Read More »Studio Press named publisher of choice for CBBC series So Awkward
The deal was made directly with the popular comedy and entertainment TV production company, Channel X, the team behind the successful comedy series.
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