Kidscreen

Collectibles brand @youtooz is about to launch a new Total Drama Island plushie collection. kidscreen.com/2026/05/22/dea…

Kenichi Yoda will become the new President and CEO of Studio Ghibli next month. kidscreen.com/2026/05/22/peo…

FEATURE: While older collectors and resellers have been dominating the TCG market, retailers see an opportunity to refocus on gameplay and win with younger fans. kidscreen.com/2026/05/21/fea…

Online services, including YouTube and TikTok, have not done enough to protect kids on their platforms, according to UK media watchdog Ofcom. kidscreen.com/2026/05/21/onl…

Which kids brands scored a Licensing International Excellence Award this week? kidscreen.com/2026/05/21/whi…

The global licensing industry had a good 2025, with sales for licensing merch and services climbing 5.4% to US$389.8 billion, according to new data from Licensing International. kidscreen.com/2026/05/20/rep…

Hasbro has finally released its Q1 financial results, with its Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming segment once again bolstering its overall revenue. kidscreen.com/2026/05/20/has…

Netflix has signed an overall deal with powerhouse animation duo Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath. kidscreen.com/2026/05/20/net…

MIPCOM 2026 is launching a BrandWorks extension to connect brands with studios as consumer brands increasingly become commissioners. kidscreen.com/2026/05/19/mip…

This week's Gold Star goes to @MIAManimation for its all-at-once distribution strategy for The Tinies DIYs. kidscreen.com/2026/05/19/rea…

PEOPLE: Brad Winderbaum has taken oversight of Marvel TV, animation, comics & franchise. kidscreen.com/2026/05/19/peo…

Tubi has greenlit anime series Yokoso Scooby-Doo! with Frank Welker and Matthew Lillard on board. kidscreen.com/2026/05/19/zoi…

An abandoned project resurrected? A sustainable show with an exceptional rollout? A toyco aiming for a triple crown? Vote for who had an awesome week in the kids biz! kidscreen.com/2026/05/15/who…

EXCLUSIVE: Age of Learning, the company behind educational app ABCmouse, is releasing its first-ever fully CG-animated series to support the app’s international growth—and that’s just the tip of its new content strategy. kidscreen.com/2026/05/15/abc…

WildBrain’s continuing operations revenue declined by 16% in Q3 2026, driven by the timing of animation and production projects and lower content distribution revenue. kidscreen.com/2026/05/15/wil…

Nickelodeon has renewed @SpinMaster’s popular preschool series PAW Patrol and spinoff Rubble & Crew for two seasons each. kidscreen.com/2026/05/14/nic…

LAIKA and The Gotham Film & Media Institute have named the fellows for their inaugural Animation Accelerator program which supports early- to mid-career animators. kidscreen.com/2026/05/14/lai…

DEALS: It's official—a KPop Demon Hunters tour is happening. kidscreen.com/2026/05/14/dea…

Moose Toys has recruited seasoned toy exec Joe Lawandus as chief brand officer. kidscreen.com/2026/05/13/peo…

DEALS: Toonz Media Group has signed on as the international sales agent for Tulipop: Magical Seasons kidscreen.com/2026/05/13/dea…