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Zag to develop new animated feature film franchise "Carmen" 3 DEC 2025

Kids & Animation

Zag to develop new animated feature film franchise "Carmen"

A theatrical animated feature, animated series, and licensing and consumer products program is in development, marking the studio’s first step into the motorsport universe.
Coolabi Group appointed Will Harrison as new CEO to lead global expansion phase 1 DEC 2025

Corporate Moves

Coolabi Group appointed Will Harrison as new CEO to lead global expansion phase

Outgoing CEO Jeremy Banks departs after overseeing strategic growth, the 2022 sale of the company, and the rise of major franchises including “Warrior Cats” and “Beast Quest.”
Pocket.watch Unveils new original series & holiday premieres from Toys and Colors 21 NOV 2025

Kids & Animation

Pocket.watch Unveils new original series & holiday premieres from Toys and Colors

Toys and Colors stands as one of the fastest-growing and top-engaged family franchises in the world with 136 million subscribers and 149 billion lifetime views.
Franchise-based content dominates kids’ viewing on Netflix 12 NOV 2025

Trends

Franchise-based content dominates kids’ viewing on Netflix

47% of all scripted kids and family series commissioned between H1 2021 and H1 2025 are based on existing IP, with titles like "Sesame Street" and "Cocomelon" leading Netflix’s most-viewed rankings.
Paramount Animation appoints Jennifer Dodge as President to lead franchise expansion 12 NOV 2025

Corporate Moves

Paramount Animation appoints Jennifer Dodge as President to lead franchise expansion

Jennifer Dodge brings over two decades of brand-building experience, including driving the “PAW Patrol” films to nearly $350 million at the worldwide box office, to the role starting January 5, 2026.