PBS Strike Averted As WGA Reaches New Deal For Writers, Including First-Ever Protections For Children’s Animation Writers
The Writers Guild of America is increasing its representation of writers who work in children’s animation.
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Janice Burgess, Nickelodeon Executive And ‘The Backyardigans’ Creator, Dies At 72
Burgess was a key figure at Nick Jr. where she also oversaw the production of ‘Blue’s Clues’ and ‘Little Bill.’
Anyone Can Watch ‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ For Free On Apple TV+
Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving and Christmas specials will also be available for free on the service this year.
Linda Simensky Leaves PBS To Oversee Originals At Language App Duolingo
The tech company is getting serious about animation.
PBS Admits That It Published Fake History Of Betty Boop’s Creation
The broadcaster promoted the idea that Betty Boop was based on a Black child performer named Esther Jones.
How Beloved Kids’ Franchises Are Migrating From Traditional TV To Streaming
Kids’ content is “the most heated front in the streaming wars.”
This New Animated Series Sets Out To Tell ‘The History Of White People In America’ (Interview)
The first few episodes of this animated documentary are now online. We speak to co-director Ed Bell.
Linda Simensky Is Promoted To Head Of Content, PBS Kids
In her new role, Simensky will spearhead a new push into “emerging platforms” at the public broadcaster.
TV ROUNDUP: NHK, Youtube Premium, PBS, Disney Channel
Everything from a Japanese detective who’s a literal butt to a new preschool series by “Rocko’s Modern Life” creator Joe Murray appear in our latest series round-up.
PBS To Air Documentary About ‘Bambi’ Production Designer Tyrus Wong (Watch Trailer)
PBS is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Disney’s “Bambi” with a new documentary about its Chinese-American production designer, Tyrus Wong.
Exclusive Clip: ‘American Experience: Walt Disney,’ Premiering Tonight on PBS
The new two-part Walt Disney documentary premieres tonight and tomorrow night. Share your thoughts on the film with the rest of the animation community.
Five Online Animated Series Nominated for Streamy Awards
The Streamys will be televised for the first time ever next month.
How to Produce A One-Man Web Series: Pat Smith on Making ‘Blank on Blank’
“The biggest strength indie animators have is that we can do every aspect of production,” says Smith.
“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” to Premiere on PBS Kids
Los Angeles, CA — A new generation of preschool “neighbors” will get to experience the Neighborhood of Make-Believe when Daniel …
