Nickelodeon Sets ‘Mr. Crocodile’ U.S. Debut
The animated preschool series acquired from Joann Sfar’s Magical Society & Mediawan Kids & Family, based on the French children’s book ‘Mister Crocodile is Very Hungry,’ premieres February 23.
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CoComelon, Sanrio Debut ‘CoComelon Playdates With Sanrio Friends’ Trailer
The 2D animated series, which follows JJ and his friends as they team up for whimsical sing-alongs, silly moments, and playdates, hits YouTube on January 24.
Brown Bag Films Unveils New Leadership Structure, Innovation Lab, Refreshed Brand
Caitlin Friedman promoted to EVP, Global Production & Current; co-founder Cathal Gaffney takes newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer as studio expands its creative scope and prepares for next phase of growth.
Lucasfilm Shares ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 3 Trailer
The Jedi kids return to face off against Rek Minuu, a mischievous master droidsmith, and befriend shop owner Dotti and a trio of new droid companions: Beepers, Dozer, and Gigi. Debuts December 8 on Disney+ and Disney Jr.
Pinkfong’s ‘Kikipuppup’ Animated Show Launches on YouTube
Company behind ‘Baby Shark’ and ‘Bebefinn’ debuts all-new preschool series, co-produced with Japanese broadcast TBS Television.
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‘Be With Zee’ Preschool Series Gets the Greenlight
The animated show co-production brings together Vérité Films, Oddly Quiet Ltd., and Media Tech Productions with Television New Zealand (TVNZ), Canada’s TVOKids, TFO, and Knowledge Network.
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Sarah Mullervy Talks ‘Glamsters’ and Jungle Struggles in ‘SuperKitties’ Season 3
With a Children’s and Family Emmy Award and Season 4 renewal in hand, the hit preschool animation series that follows four fierce and furry superhero kitties on a mission to make their hometown a more ‘pawesome’ place launches its new season today, October 1, on Disney+.
Dandelooo Greenlights ‘Billy the Cowboy Hamster’ Season 2
Production has begun on a new season of the preschool animation series, with delivery slated for Fall 2026; multiple deals sealed across Europe for Season 1.
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Complete ‘Wonder Pets!’ Library Coming to Apple TV+ on August 15
The entire 3-season, 62-episode set of Josh Selig and Jennifer Oxley’s Emmy Award-winning preschool series will be available to stream alongside Season 1 of Oxley’s updated show, ‘Wonder Pets: In the City.’
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Netflix Shares ‘CoComelon Lane’ Season 5 Sneak Peek
The kids return to explore their world and embrace their imaginations; new episodes of the Moonbug Entertainment 3DCG preschool animation series stream August 18.
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PBS Kids Renews ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ for Season 8
10 new episodes plus 2 new specials of the Emmy-winning Fred Rogers Productions series are set to debut in 2026.
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‘Doctor Who’ Animated Series in Development for Cbeebies
The BBC is currently on the hunt for a production company to create and produce the preschool series, which will run independently from the main show.
The Frank Barton Company Launches ‘Pim Pam Pino’ on YouTube
The preschool series, conceived as a 3D project that feels handmade, features playful learning moments with original songs using wooden piece characters; Season 2 is underway amidst a search for platform distribution.
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Netflix Picks up ‘Sesame Street’ After Max Deal Ends
PBS Kids will continue as home to the show as part of a multi-year deal starting later this year with Season 56, which will debut with new features and formats on the streamer, PBS stations, and across PBS Kids video and games digital platforms.
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Season 7 of ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Launching May 24
Celebrating the property’s 30th anniversary, Aardman and the BBC’s stop-motion series returns with new episodes filled with the hilarious exploits of Shaun, the long-suffering, loyal sheepdog Bitzer, and the flock at Mossy Bottom Farm.
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Apple TV+ Announces ‘Not a Box’ Animated Series Premiere Date
Inspired by the children’s picture book by author/illustrator Antoinette Portis, the preschool series encourages young audiences to embrace the power of imagination; premieres globally June 13.
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‘Mighty Monsterwheelies’ Season 2: A Monster Mashup of Monstrous Proportions
Creator Kyel White and executive producer Stephanie Simpson discuss brave new characters and fun new stories on DreamWorks Animation’s 3DCG adventure-comedy preschool series that follows a team of half-monster-half-rescue vehicle heroes; new season debuts May 5 on Netflix.
‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 3 Coming This Fall
The upcoming season of Lucasfilm’s preschool animated series follows the Jedi kids as they journey into the delightful world of droid care; will debut on Disney+ and Disney Jr.
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‘Vegesaurs’ to Launch in U.S. Across PBS Member Stations
The 3DCG animated preschool series follows Ginger, a young Tricarrotops who embarks on journeys with her Pea-Rex friends; will also be available nationwide via PBS Passport.
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DreamWorks Reveals ‘Mighty Monsterwheelies’ Season 2 Trailer
The animated adventure-comedy preschool series, which follows a team of half-monster-half-rescue vehicle heroes, is back with a new season streaming May 5 on Netflix.
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‘Mini Smiley’ Now Streaming on the Cartoonito YouTube Channel
The partnership between PGS Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery calls for series content uploads twice weekly, beginning with song compilations and shorts; show is now streaming.
Nickelodeon Unveils ‘Kid Cowboy’ Animated YouTube Series
Created by songwriter Freddy Wexler, the show, which follows a guitar-playing kid in a futuristic world, is now streaming.
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PBS KIDS Unveils ‘Phoebe & Jay’ Animated Series
The new preschool show, which promotes early literacy skills that empower young audiences to navigate their world, premieres this Fall.
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BabyTV Unveils ‘Olly’ 3D Animation / Live-Action Hybrid Series
The early learning show, which features imaginative role-playing adventures inspired by rescue scenarios, premieres exclusively on BabyTV and the BabyTV App on January 6th, 2025.
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‘Wonder Pets: In the City’: A Classic Revived with Photo Puppetry and Hypnosis
The classic charm of ‘Wonder Pets’ is back with creator Jennifer Oxley’s new series, a fresh take that introduces a new team of animal heroes, navigating global adventures, who showcase the power of empathy and collaboration while teaching life lessons through mini-opera-inspired tales.
