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REPORT: Kids TV does a disservice to "fat" characters
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (68+ words) Kidscreen REPORT: Kids TV does a disservice to "fat" characters A new study from the Geena Davis Institute offers concrete strategies for producers to dismantle stereotypes and improve how kids view themselves and others. READ THE FULL STORY Enjoy your…...
Australia nixing quotas led to 97% drop in kids content investment
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (65+ words) Kidscreen Australia nixing quotas led to 97% drop in kids content investment REPORT: A new government-funded deep-dive puts some stats to the stark reality that producers experienced. READ THE FULL STORY Enjoy your first 14 days FREE with an annual subscription! - Unlock…...
DEALS: Aurora World gets cuddly with the Care Bears
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (65+ words) Kidscreen DEALS: Aurora World gets cuddly with the Care Bears Plus, sensory play brand Meavia Toys has a new owner, and Atari moves to acquire the game maker behind Crossy Road. READ THE FULL STORY Enjoy your first 14 days FREE…...
Everyone's talking about social media bans'but what do kids think?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (75+ words) Kidscreen Everyone's talking about social media bans'but what do kids think? REPORT: More than half think that a ban would be a bad idea, but that doesn't mean they don't want to see changes. READ THE FULL STORY Enjoy your…...
The UK could set out kids social media policies very soon
2+ week, 1+ day ago (70+ words) Kidscreen The UK could set out kids social media policies very soon New proposed rules may arrive in a matter of weeks, though there is still widespread debate about whether to ban kids outright. READ THE FULL STORY Enjoy your…...
Which kids show made the global VOD top-10 list in Q1?
2+ week, 2+ day ago (81+ words) Which kids show made the top-10 global VOD list in Q1? Kidscreen Which kids show made the global VOD top-10 list in Q1? Ampere's quarterly reports highlight how kids content stacks up against other genres, which streamers carry the hottest kids titles,…...
Kidscreen " Archive " Canada's new content ruling neglects kids, industry stakeholders say
2+ week, 6+ day ago (63+ words) Canada's new content ruling neglects kids, industry stakeholders say Kidscreen Canada's new content ruling neglects kids, industry stakeholders say The Rocket Fund and producer Shabnam Rezaei weigh in on CRTC decisions on broadcaster contributions and discoverability. READ THE FULL STORY…...
Kidscreen " Archive " Kidscreened
3+ week, 6+ day ago (84+ words) Netflix is staffing up an AI animation incubator (Animation Magazine) The Magic Faraway Tree was a UK box office hit, and there are sequels in the works (Screen Daily) Editorial director Greg Childs shares what to expect from this year's…...
New tool aims to demystify the rules of marketing to kids
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (64+ words) Kidscreen New tool aims to demystify the rules of marketing to kids Research org We Are Family breaks down what laws producers need to know in eight key countries. READ THE FULL STORY Enjoy your first 14 days FREE with an…...
Spin Master elaborates on its content plans for the Lylli reading app
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (79+ words) Kidscreen Spin Master elaborates on its content plans for the Lylli reading app With an English-language version on the way, the toyco is adding Melissa & Doug content and is looking for more third-party book deals to build up its catalogue....