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WildBrain reported a 10% revenue decrease in fiscal 2026, but it saw a net income of US$292.2 million thanks to the sale of its stake in Peanuts. kidscreen.com/2026/09/25/wil…

WildBrain reports 10% revenue decrease in fiscal 2026

But it saw a net income of US$292.2 million, thanks to the sale of its stake in Peanuts.

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Miraculous Corp wants to double down on making fashion one of the core pillars of its popular franchise. kidscreen.com/2026/09/25/dea…

DEALS: Miraculous wants to make fashion a franchise pillar

It's a fashion-forward Friday, as Barbie brings her wardrobe to Roblox, WildBrain rolls out Degrassi-themed apparel, and more.

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This new, single-day kids summit launching in Dublin wants to help producers build better DTC strategies. kidscreen.com/2026/09/25/a-n…

A new kids biz summit from Emily Horgan will land in Dublin

This one-day event is seeking to help producers build better DTC strategies.

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Netflix has announced a slew of new kids and family content, including a Sesame Street movie and a Gabby's Dollhouse spinoff. kidscreen.com/2026/09/25/net…

Netflix confirms those Sesame Street film rumors

But that's just one announcement amid a slew of new kids series, spin-offs and games coming to the streamer based on some of its biggest franchises.

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A US federal tax incentive bill—supported by both sides of the political aisle as well as a coalition of industry orgs—has been introduced in the US Congress. kidscreen.com/2026/09/25/us-…

US lawmakers introduce federal tax incentive bill

The legislation, which includes animation, has support across the country’s political spectrum.

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PEOPLE: Noel Hedges will join Boat Rocker Studios to head up global acquisitions and content strategy. kidscreen.com/2026/09/25/peo…

PEOPLE: Boat Rocker Studios names a global acquisitions exec

Also, Mattel establishes an EMEA consumer products leadership structure and Spiralcute adds a marketing veteran.

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The BBC is asking kids producers to pitch a new spin on one of its oldest preschool shows, Play School. kidscreen.com/2026/09/24/the…

The Beeb wants to hear your pitches for a Play School reboot

CBeebies is hunting for UK-based prodcos with a fresh take on the classic children's series, for a revival that will roll out in 2027/2028.

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Shaftesbury is making a financial commitment to the Canadian kids content industry. kidscreen.com/2026/09/23/sha…

Shaftesbury announces investment in Canadian kids programming, Rocket Fund

Citing a collapse of the country's kids content industry, the company is investing US$709,000 to greenlight up to five projects that it will distribute.

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ANALYSIS: Paramount/WBD could be the third-largest kids content commissioner. kidscreen.com/2026/09/23/ana…

ANALYSIS: Paramount/WBD could be the third-largest kids content commissioner

The merger will likely be earth-shaking for the kids content landscape. Experts discuss how it could affect kids IPs, commissioning and licensing activity around the globe.

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PEOPLE: Disney rejigs its consumer products team. kidscreen.com/2026/09/23/peo…

PEOPLE: Disney rejigs its consumer products team

Elsewhere, MGA Entertainment names a GM of action and entertainment and Annecy begins a search for a new artistic director.

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DEALS: Netflix has renewed Crew Girl for a second season. kidscreen.com/2026/09/23/dea…

DEALS: Netflix’s latest teen hit scores a renewal

Also, Dr. Seuss sets its sights on theme parks, Minecraft expands its licensing program, and more.

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At its first retail location in the country, WildBrain CPLG is testing the waters with two complementary brands before diving deeper into the vast, growing Chinese market. kidscreen.com/2026/09/22/ins…

WildBrain CPLG’s targeted strategy to break into China

At its first retail location in the country, the company is testing the waters with two complementary brands before diving deeper into the vast, growing Chinese market.

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DEALS: Studio 100 picks up worldwide rights to animated comedy series Chill Out, Zeus! kidscreen.com/2026/09/22/dea…

DEALS: Studio 100 picks up a mythology-inspired toon

Also, Serious Kids racks up presales for a tabby-cat special, Forgotten Island builds retail momentum, and more.

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Inside the terms of Paramount’s deal with state AGs. kidscreen.com/2026/09/22/ins…

Inside the terms of Paramount’s deal with state AGs

The media giant may have to divest many of its cable nets if it breaks its bargain—but Nickelodeon will remain safe.

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Blue Zoo Animation Studio in the UK has released a document called the Kids Content for Good Manifesto, which details what making “good” content means for the studio. kidscreen.com/2026/09/21/why…

Why Blue Zoo’s manifesto might be good for business

EXCLUSIVE: The UK studio has released a document outlining its priorities for making quality content, and other companies could benefit from doing the same, says Tom Box.

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After shuttering several kidsnets and stopping production at Nelvana, Corus Entertainment anticipates that its debt-for-equity transaction will close in the "coming weeks." kidscreen.com/2026/09/21/cor…

Corus’s recapitalization plan approved

After shuttering several kidsnets and stopping production at Nelvana, Corus Entertainment anticipates that its debt-for-equity transaction will close in the

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DEALS: Mystery Lane gets a second season and a feature film. kidscreen.com/2026/09/21/dea…

DEALS: Mystery Lane gets a second season—and a feature film, too

Plus, a British toy retailer is embracing digital, Pikachu literally blasts off for Pokemon's latest partnership, and more.

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DEALS: BBC and RTÉ renew a gentle preschool series, while Shrek enters the world of shared reality. kidscreen.com/2026/09/18/dea…

DEALS: BBC and RTÉ renew a gentle preschool series

Also, Shrek enters the world of shared reality, Waze adds a Forgotten Island activation, and more.

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Kevin Min, the former director of global business of SAMG Entertainment, has launched a company to form a bridge between South Korean IPs and the international market. kidscreen.com/2026/09/18/sam…

SAMG alum Kevin Min wants to connect Korea with the world

His new shingle, MINT IP, is looking to help local kids brands access global markets, and be a guide for companies looking to break into South Korea.

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From the projects that drew the most buyers to the debate over AI, here's what had everyone talking at Cartoon Forum. kidscreen.com/2026/09/18/the…

The top pitches and trends of Cartoon Forum 2026

From the projects that drew the most buyers to the debate over AI and the country with an emerging animation sector, here's what had everyone talking at the annual pitchfest.

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