London International Animation Festival
Begins: November 28, 2025
London’s longest running animation festival returns November 28-December 7 featuring a spectrum of contemporary and international animation.
Tagged With: Childrens’ programming
Alan Cumming, Jane Lynch Join ‘The Bravest Knight’ Season 2 Voice Cast
The new season of Hulu’s GLAAD Media Award-winning 2D animated series will see the return of T.R. Knight as Cedric, Bobby Moynihan as Grunt, Wilson Cruz as Prince Andrew, Christine Baranski as the fearsome Red Dragon, Teri Polo as Saylor, and Steven Weber as The Head Knight, with Millie Davis stepping in to voice Nia.
Disney Branded Television Kicks Off ‘The Owl House’ Final Series Specials
Award-winning animated series culminates with 3 specials following Luz's journey to save the Boiling Isles from the evil Emperor Belos and the unpredictable Collector; the 1st special debuts on Disney Channel and Disney XD next month, with the final 2 coming in 2023.
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An Open Letter from the Russian Animated Film Association
In a note sent to AWN, the organization issues an appeal in the face of swift, fierce global reaction to doing business with Russian producers and their properties in response to the country's horrific war against Ukraine; group cites common wish: that children in every part of our planet will be able to live in peace and harmony.
Hearst Media and Toonz Media Ink Distribution Deal
The partnership will combine Hearst’s distribution network with Toonz’s extensive slate of kids programming; new animated kids titles include ‘PaddyPaws,’ ‘Sunnyside Billy,’ ‘Kingdom of None,’ and ‘Aliens In My Backpack.
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Genius Brands Takes Stake in YFE
With Canada’s WOW! Unlimited Media Inc. firmly in the company’s stable, media company moves to increase European and global streaming foothold by acquiring 28.6% of Your Family Entertainment AG; former Disney executive Paul Robinson tapped to guide and oversee international growth of Kartoon Channel!
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Digital Television Russia Taps VlogBox for New Kids’ Content OTT Channels
Video content distribution and monetization platform to develop seven CTV channels featuring popular children’s series including ‘Be-Be-Bears,’ ‘Fantasy Patrol, ‘Heroes of Envell,’ and ‘Cutie Cubies; the deal also includes Roku content management and distribution, PR, and marketing support.
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Disney Channel Orders ‘The Owl House’ Season 3
Third season will feature three 44-minute specials; renewal comes ahead of show’s June 12 Season 2 premiere.
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SkyFarm Taps Scott Albert for New 3D Animated Preschool Series
Former ‘PAW Patrol’ and ‘Top Wing’ writer joins the team to develop original IP; show will span multiple platforms and feature interactive experiences.
EXCLUSIVE: New ‘Amphibia’ Halloween Episode Theme Song Teaser
Watch, listen, and groove! Disney Channel’s special extended Halloween-themed episode of Matt Braly’s animated ‘frog-out-of-water’ comedy premieres October 17.
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Kartoon Channel! Acquires ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ and ‘PAC-MAN’
Genius brand expands program offerings on its dedicated kids’ platform with episodes of two iconic animated series.
Exclusive Clip: Lucy Lawless Guest Stars on ‘Big City Greens’
Season 2 of the Disney Channel hit show continues with a new episode premiering this Saturday, August 22, as the ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ star flies into action as pirate Mimi O’Malley.
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Teaching Kids to be Safe with Superheroes of ‘Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir’
Children Around the World initiative’s PSA helps kids return to school in the COVID-19 era, while learning how to protect themselves and their communities.
‘Mighty Mike’ Launches on CITV and Boomerang
TeamTO taps licensing company, This is Iris, to spearhead marketing of the sophisticated and refined pug, Mike, in the UK.
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Disney Channel Greenlights ‘Amphibia’ Season 3 Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
Animated comedy, created and executive produced by Matt Braly, joins new Saturday night animation programming block starting July 11.
Disney Releases New ‘Random Rings’ ‘Phineas and Ferb–Big City Greens’ Crossover Short
Next installment of animated ‘prank call’ show features Cricket and Tilly Green accidentally calling evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz; ‘Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe’ hits Disney+ this summer.
New Episodes of ‘Cyberchase’ Premiere April 17-19 on PBS Kids
PBS Learning Media provides parents with resources featuring fun STEM-powered and hands-on activities to share with their kids.
Warner Bros. Names Tom Ascheim President of Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics.
Freeform president will step down this summer and join WarnerMedia to lead Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and Boomerang while managing Cartoon Network and Warner Animation Studios in Los Angeles.
‘Gigantosaurus: The Game’ Now Available
Based on ‘Gigantosaurus’ series airing on Disney Junior, game lets players explore a vast, prehistoric world as their favorite dino buddy from the show.
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Royal Television Society Honors ‘Zog’ with Children’s Programme Award
Magic Light Picture’s hugely popular animated TV special receives recognition for positive contributions, earning accolades from the industry and UK viewers.
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Splash Entertainment Names Pete Young Director of Development
Children’s entertainment studio promotes from within to develop wider audience appeal, positioning it for long-term growth.
eOne ‘Peps’ It Up with New Voice for ‘Peppa Pig’
9-year old Amelie Bea Smith debuts as the new voice of Peppa on popular preschool animated TV series’ Valentine’s Day episode.
‘Clifford The Big Red Dog’ Reboot Launches on Amazon Prime and PBS Kids
Show based on original PBS series brings Clifford to a new generation of young viewers; Paramount hybrid feature coming in 2020.
The Houghton Brothers Return with Disney Channel’s ‘Big City Greens’ Season 2
New season of animated comedy dives in headfirst, making funny, funnier; silly, sillier; and weird just a touch weirder, but always with a heart.
Hulu’s ‘The Bravest Knight’ Launching 8 New Episodes October 11
Hulu Original series, a finalist for the MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence award, breaks new ground with a message of inclusion in storytelling to young audiences.
