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Hasbro Wins Copyright Battle Over ‘Peppa Pig’ Audio Used in ‘Wolfoo’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 12:32pm

A London High Court judge found that Vietnamese company SConnect used copyrighted audio clips and ordered all videos featuring the young wolf character removed from online platforms, including YouTube.

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Tiffany Haddish, Donald Faison Board ‘Backyard Sports: The Animated Series’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, July 24, 2026 at 4:58pm

Playground Productions reveals new show is in production at its SDCC 2026 panel, sharing the voice cast, which also includes Christopher Mintz-Plasse, first look images and a sizzle reel - trailer.

We Need More Journeys of Friendship Magic and Self-Discovery Headline News

‘My Little Pony: Forever Friendship’ YouTube Series in the Works at Hasbro

By Dan Sarto | Friday, July 24, 2026 at 4:04pm

Bi-weekly 9-minute animated episodes to launch in early 2027; company unveils new voice cast and an accompanying theme-song cover now streaming.

Zen for Kids Headline News

‘Stillwater’ Returns to Apple TV with 5 New Episodes

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 8:40am

Season 5 of the 3DCG kids and family series brings new stories rooted in mindfulness and gentle humor, featuring the wise panda helping Karl, Addy and Michael better understand their feelings and day-to-day challenges.

Getting in the Back-to-School Groove Headline News

PBS Kids Sets Fall Animation Lineup Led by ‘The Day You Begin’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 7:38am

This year’s back-to-school programming slate begins August 7 with the one-hour animated special and continues with new episodes of ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,’ ‘Donkey Hodie,’ ‘Weather Hunters,’ ‘Carl the Collector,’ ‘Work It Out Wombats!,’ ‘Alma’s Way,’ ‘Rosie’s Rules’ and ‘Elinor Wonders Why.’

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Disney to Share ‘Cars: Lightning Racers’ and Other First Looks at Annecy

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:43am

Disney+ and Disney Television Animation are headed to the famed festival by the lake to reveal details of new projects in the Work in Progress sessions, as well as screen in the official TV competition; event runs June 21-27.

AI in Animation Headline News

'DRAGGLiNS' Solo Artist-Created AI-Animated Kids’ Series Launches on YouTube

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:10pm

Created by Brandon Craig on his own using an AI production pipeline, the 3D animated show debuted April 5; next weekly episode streams April 11.

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Brunico Shuts Down Kidscreen Summit; Publisher Jocelyn Christie Departs

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:38am

Brunico Communications will discontinue the longtime conference and its other U.S. events business in 2027, citing market consolidation, as the longtime ‘Kidscreen’ publisher exits after 28 years.

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Xilam Animation Greenlights ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ Season 9

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:17am

78 new episodes are planned for delivery between 2027 and 2028 on long-running non-dialogue comedy franchise as the series approaches its 30th anniversary.

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IvyBears Launches AI-Animated Children’s TV Series

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:46am

European vitamin gummy brand expands into entertainment with what it claims is the first children’s TV series produced through an AI-driven animation pipeline, with episodes debuting in April.

One Stop Creative Shop Headline News

Story Critters, Toon Pocket Announce Strategic Partnership

The collaboration aims to create a one-stop shop by combining Story Critters’ academic expertise in cross-cultural storytelling and adaptation with Toon Pocket’s writing, story-editing, and development services.

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A Look Back at Danish Animated Kids’ Series ‘John Dillermand’

Just discovered hilarious 2021 ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ segment spotlights the controversial public broadcaster DRTV’s stop-motion show that follows the eponymous middle-aged man with a prehensile penis that can extend several meters long.

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‘CoComelon Lane’ Leads Slate of New Netflix Preschool Series

By Dan Sarto | Friday, September 29, 2023 at 2:47pm

Coming in 2023/2024, the new show from Moonbug is joined by ‘Hot Wheels Let’s Race,’ ‘Dee & Friends in Oz,’ and ‘Mighty Monsterwheelies;’ ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ order upped to 100 episodes, and new seasons of ‘Not Quite Narwhal,’ ‘Go, Dog. Go!’ and ‘The Creature Case’ also on the way.

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Ireland’s Lighthouse Studios and Dog Ears to Co-Produce ‘Stage Struck!’

The new children’s animated adventure series follows Coco the crocodile at Showtime School, where every day is a creative adventure.

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Big Little Fish Appoints Ros Attille Head of Children’s Content

The Former BBC Children’s Head of Preschool Development joins the independent production company to oversee its move into children’s animation and unscripted live-action.

Kids Are Ready for the Tough Conversations ANIMATIONWorld

‘Karma’s World’: An Invaluable Education in Black Character Animation

Series head writer Halcyon Person shares how Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges’ hit children’s show pushes boundaries and tell stories never told before in animation, representing both the Black experience and Black culture of a true Brooklyn neighborhood; Season 4 now streaming on Netflix.

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Global Mechanic Reveals New Kids’ Animation Slate and Partnerships

Studio’s new lineup includes ‘Wolf & Button,’ ‘Oddly Kids,’ ‘Shy Willow,’ ‘What on Earth,’ ‘Junior Explorers Club, and ‘Cup + Pup’ series designed to provide meaningful and educational content for young children.

Vikings and Dragons Oh My! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of The Sky’ Season 4

AWN readers get a sneak peek at the final season of DreamWorks Animation’s original CG animated series about Viking twins Dak and Leyla and their exciting adventures; new episodes debut today on Peacock.

Teaching Kindness ANIMATIONWorld

‘Sago Mini Friends’: Helping Kids Appreciate the Big and Little Things in Life

Showrunner and executive producer Tone Thyne talks about his charming new animated preschool series, based on the ‘Sago Mini World’ app, which features Harvey the floppy-eared dog and models optimism, kindness, and gratitude, now streaming on Apple TV+.

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Peacock Teases ‘Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of The Sky’ Season 4 Trailer and Art

The final season of DreamWorks Animation’s original CG animated series, about Viking twins Dak and Leyla and their exciting adventures, comes to the streamer this month.

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‘Deepa & Anoop’: Making Kids Smile Bollywood Style

Now streaming on Netflix, Munjal Shroff’s colorful new music-driven animated series, Mattel Television’s first original series, follows a young girl and her half-ton color-changing baby elephant best friend, self-appointed ‘concierges of fun’ at the Mango Manor bed and breakfast.

Celebrating Prehistoric Out-of-the-Box Thinking ANIMATIONWorld

‘Eureka!’: An Inventive Imagination Runs Wild in a Prehistoric Paradise

Children’s book author/illustrator Niamh Sharkey and ‘Doc McStuffins’ producer Norton Virgien discuss their new CG animated series about a young girl inventor who uses creative ‘thinkering’ to modernize her dinosaur-filled community, premiering today on Disney Junior and Disney+.

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