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Kidscreen will be closed Monday May 23 for a holiday, and we won't be putting out a Daily newsletter that day. We'll see you back here on Tuesday for what is sure to be a busy licensing news-filled day (& if you see any of our staff at #LicensingExpo in Vegas be sure to say hi!)

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After a six-week submission phase and judging nearly 30 entries, three animated projects from diverse UK creators made the final cut in the first-ever Big Thinkers animation accelerator program, run by

and Hoek, Line & Thinker

Big Thinkers reveals animation accelerator winners

A family miniseries about a time-traveling tween, a futuristic adventure show for six to 11s set in India, and a YA series exploring the fringes of an urban world caught the jury's attention in this...

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Arik Kerman,

's EVP of programming and operations, believes the industry is missing out on the opportunity to provide a full range of age-appropriate content to the infant and toddler audience demographic.

OPINION: It’s toddler time!

The infant and toddler audience isn’t being fully served with age-appropriate content—and it’s an opportunity the industry is missing out on, says BabyFirst EVP Arik Kerman.

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The creator of the LeapPad learning system has launched a new kids' video-calling system, #Kinoo, which is designed to bridge the distance between far-flung family members and make learning more interactive

LeapPad creator launches new video-calling system

Kinoo aims to strengthen the bonds between children and grandparents through interactive AR experiences teaching early academic and life skills.

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Three animated projects from diverse UK creators have been chosen as winners for the first-ever Big Thinkers animation accelerator program. The three projects will undergo further development and receive industry pitching opportunities.

Big Thinkers reveals animation accelerator winners

A family miniseries about a time-traveling tween, a futuristic adventure show for six to 11s set in India, and a YA series exploring the fringes of an urban world caught the jury's attention in this...

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After the successful UK launch of

' Biff and Chip,

is taking the live-action dramedy series global and two more seasons are currently in production

Jetpack takes Biff and Chip global

Building on a successful UK launch, the distributor will move this live-actioner into international markets as producer BBC Studios readies two more seasons.

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It's time to duel!

's new animated adventure series Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS is set to debut in the US next month on

and

Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS launches on Disney XD, Hulu in the US

The new animated adventure series will launch on both platforms in June as the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand picks up steam ahead of a PhatMojo CP launch this holiday season.

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UPDATE: Kidscreen has also confirmed that 70 animation roles, separate from the 150 employees that were let go, could be affected by the cancellations of those three kids shows

Netflix lays off 150 staffers, cancels three kids projects

More employees were let go this week as the streamer faces slowing growth and continues to trim its kids portfolio with new cancellations, including Ava DuVernay's high-profile series Wings of Fire.

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#BiffandChip are headed to international markets, with

acquiring the global rights outside of the UK for the

produced live-action dramedy series

Jetpack takes Biff and Chip global

Building on a successful UK launch, the distributor will move this live-actioner into international markets as producer BBC Studios readies two more seasons.

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150 employees were let go this week

as the streamer scales back its kids portfolio, cancelling three animated projects in development

Netflix lays off 150 staffers, cancels three kids projects

More employees were let go this week as the streamer faces slowing growth and continues to trim its kids portfolio with new cancellations, including Ava DuVernay's high-profile series Wings of Fire.

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Kidscreen has confirmed from

that around 150 employees (mostly US based) were let go today. Kids shows Wings of Fire, Antiracist Baby, and With Kind Regards From Kindergarten have also been scrapped

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The new

pic Elemental was unveiled today and Disney is starting to share its kid-friendly plans for its upcoming Disney+ AVOD tier

Elements come to life in new Pixar pic

Inspired by director Peter Sohn's childhood growing up in New York as the son of Korean immigrants, the movie features characters based on each of the four elements: fire, water, air and land.

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Former LEGO exec Michael Butcher has joined

as its new GM of North America to drive toy growth kidscreen.com/2022/05/17/spi

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Ahead of

's upfront later today, The House of Mouse has unveiled

's new movie #Elemental, inspired by director Peter Sohn's childhood kidscreen.com/2022/05/17/ele

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The bestselling

book series #OwlDiaries is expanding into an "owl-dorable" animated series at

kidscreen.com/2022/05/17/boo

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WildBrain

has picked up worldwide licensing rights to #CarmenSandiego, #TheOregonTrail and #PretzelandthePuppies from

Productions, with plans to expand the brands' books & adaptations into products kidscreen.com/2022/05/17/wil

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EXCLUSIVE: Headspinner Productions has found a formula for speedy growth by leaning on digital-first funding and content inspired by existing IPs, or driven by influencers kidscreen.com/2022/05/17/hea

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Toronto's

and

will create new toys that will launch in 2023 for the the Dino Ranch brand

Boat Rocker opens the Dino Ranch licensing gates

Simba Dickie will create ride-on vehicles and construction sets for the series, which has sold into more than 170 countries, and has a second season on the way this summer.

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Applicants have until July 29 to submit to Kidscreen's #Hot50, our annual ranking of the hottest companies in the industry

Hot50 2022 is open for entries

It's time to throw your hat in the ring for our annual ranking of the hottest companies in kids broadcasting, production, distribution, licensing and digital media.

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From a series with

Singh to 18 projects in the development pipeline,

Kids has some ambitious plans for reaching kids

YouTube greenlights new kids and family content

The AVOD platform has ordered four originals and several renewals, with actor and host Lilly Singh and YouTube personality Tabitha Brown figuring into its latest content gameplan.

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As the upfront season plays out in the kids TV space,

Kids is looking to make its mark with new originals, renewals and 18 projects in development kidscreen.com/2022/05/16/you

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Broadcasters, including Globo and Czech TV, are flocking to eco-awareness toon Leo the Wildlife Ranger from Omens Studios kidscreen.com/2022/05/16/new

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And in another dino-sized deal,

has tapped United Smile as the new master toy licensee for its flagship series #Gigantosaurus kidscreen.com/2022/05/16/gig

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In a day full of dinosaur news in the industry,

has roped in

as a international licensing partner for its #DinoRanch series kidscreen.com/2022/05/16/boa

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The submission window for Kidscreen's #Hot50, the annual ranking of the top 50 companies in kids broadcasting, production, distribution, licensing and digital media, is now open kidscreen.com/2022/05/16/hot

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Lisa McKnight,

's EVP and global head of Barbie and dolls, shares why the toyco is bringing the #MonsterHigh brand back to shelves

Mattel targets collectors with resurrected Monster High toy line

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Several kids book adaptations, including Just Don't Fall, based on Paralympian

's book, and Duck & Goose, will launch this summer on

Apple TV+ leans into book adaptations for summer

Several shows with kidlit pedigrees will be premiering on the streamer when school lets out, including preschool toon Duck & Goose and Just Don't Fall, based on a memoir by Paralympian Josh Sundquist.

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After years off of shelves,

is bringing back its #MonsterHigh doll line, with its eye towards the collectors and young adult fans kidscreen.com/2022/05/13/mat

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In their first-ever partnership,

and

are joining forces to make a #Transformers figure that actually transforms kidscreen.com/2022/05/13/leg

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Several book adaptations are heading to

as part of its new kids and family lineup launching this summer kidscreen.com/2022/05/13/app

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Kidscreen Retweeted

The toyco’s new Fashionistas range features the first-ever Barbie to use a behind-the-ear hearing aid; a doll with a prosthetic leg; a Ken doll with vitiligo (a skin condition); and a wider variety of body types. (via

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New Barbies meet demand for doll diversity

Kids want to see themselves reflected in their toys, and a new range from Mattel’s top-selling brand will feature hearing aids, prosthetic limbs and other inclusive characteristics.

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Families are about to get a reboot with a new

series that's all about helping real-life families reconnect kidscreen.com/2022/05/13/fam

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PMI is partnering with

to create a toyline for the upcoming film #Spellbound

PMI partners with Skydance to cast a Spellbound CP line

The Israeli toyco is working on a range of toys, plush and stationery for the November-launching musical film from a crew with serious animated blockbuster chops.

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PMI is teaming up with

to create a CP line for the upcoming feature film #Spellbound kidscreen.com/2022/05/12/pmi

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Tom Ascheim, who guided

@cartoonnetwork

's expansion beyond its boys ages six to 11 demo, is exiting

as part of an ongoing post-merger reorganization kidscreen.com/2022/05/12/tom

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Silvergate Media's #TheCreatureCases is launching on Tencent in China through a deal that covers both streaming and toys kidscreen.com/2022/05/12/sil

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From greenlights for a pair of #AmericanGirl specials to acquisitions from Canadian prodcos,

and

@cartoonnetwork

are growing their lineups with new live-action content kidscreen.com/2022/05/12/hbo

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The first #Barbie to use a hearing aid, as well as dolls with skin conditions and a prosthetic leg make up

's new Fashionistas line

New Barbies meet demand for doll diversity

Kids want to see themselves reflected in their toys, and a new range from Mattel’s top-selling brand will feature hearing aids, prosthetic limbs and other inclusive characteristics.

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Spinning off its #Descendants film franchise,

has greenlit new film The Pocketwatch kidscreen.com/2022/05/11/dis

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