Previously Head of Commercial Development at ITV Studios Australia, Micah Hewson will work with Sabrina Duguet, EVP Asia-Pacific, and Julie Dowding, SVP Australia & New Zealand, to maximize sales and commercial opportunities across the region.
Produced by Highly Spirited and Flying Bark and distributed by ACTF, the series, adapted from Shaun Tan’s bestselling, will air on the ABC in Australia and BYUtv in the USA.
Starting in May 2025, children and families can enjoy a carefully curated selection of The Children’s Kingdom’s most beloved content on HappyKids, including shows like "Zenon The Farmer," "Bichikids" and "Zoo Songs."
Unveiled to 500+ advertisers at ITV Showcase, the three tools—Lead Gen Ads, YouTube Affinities, and Outcomes Planner—leverage ITVX interactivity, Google audience data, and 750 outcomes studies to maximize ROI, targeting, and lead capture.
Commissioned by BBC Children’s & Education and France Télévisions, the production brings together a powerhouse collaboration with France-based Watch Next Media and Irish animation coproducer Kavaleer Productions, alongside support from Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and CNC, France.