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BY Julian Sancton Take FiveBehind the scenes on Gabby’s Dollhouse with star Laila Lockhart Kraner. Like most people above the age of 6, Jennifer Twomey and Traci Paige Johnson were [...]

The Hollywood Reporter's Kids Entertainment Power List for 2024 showcases the executives, creators, and stars shaping children's content. Successful films like Inside Out 2 and Kung Fu Panda 4 demonstrate the industry's thriving nature despite challenges. Notable figures include YouTube content creator Rachel Griffin Accurso, Eric Beckman of GKIDS, Kristine Belson of Sony Pictures Animation, and Joe Brumm, creator of Bluey. The article also features Jennifer Dodge of Spin Master Entertainment, Ellen Doherty of Fred Rogers Productions, and Dave Filoni of Lucasfilm, among others. It discusses trends like short-form content on platforms like TikTok and YouTube and highlights John Legend's upcoming children's album, "My Favorite Dream," which aims to create a positive and magical experience for children and parents. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights the success of Ryan Kaji and his family's YouTube channel, Ryan's World, which focuses on unboxing videos and toy reviews. The family's decision to upload videos of Ryan unboxing toys at a young age has resulted in immense popularity and financial success. They have expanded their brand and are now venturing into the production of a theatrical feature film, with hopes of paving the way for other YouTubers. The article also mentions the achievements of the show Gabby's Dollhouse, which was inspired by the unboxing trend and has become a popular children's show on Netflix, leading to various partnerships and merchandise opportunities. [Extracted from the article]

But the exec is no stranger to animated success: In his 16 years at the helm of his company, he's seen the triumph of the Despicable Me and Minions franchise, as well as the Sing and Secret Life of Pets films and - in his additional role as a consultant for fellow Universal company DreamWorks Animation - 2022's Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Films distributed by GKIDS have received 12 best animated feature Oscar nominations, among them The Secret of Kells, from Ireland's Cartoon Saloon; Ernest & Celestine, based on the books by Gabrielle Vincent; anime feature Mirai; and stop-motion My Life as a Zucchini. Movie is the top-grossing film of 2023 so far, with children driving an impressive chunk of its $1 billionplus worldwide take. MARGIE COHN DreamWorks Animation The Kung-Fu Panda, Shrek and Boss Baby studio has minted its fair share of franchises that have expanded into theater, TV and even live-action features (see: the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon film, following three animation features that together grossed more than $1.5 billion worldwide). [Extracted from the article]

Byline: AnimationXpress Team DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse is a new preschool series from celebrated creators and executive producers Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey. The live-action/CG animated hybrid series Gabby's Dollhouse [...]

THR INSIDER In February 2013, DreamWorks Animation Television teamed with Netflix on its first-ever children's and family series, Turbo Fast. Peter Gal, DreamWorks chief creative officer of TV Gal Above: Turbo Fast, the first animated kids show from DWA TV and Netflix. [Extracted from the article]

This article presents information on production schedules of several motion pictures in the U.S. "The Grudge," produced by Ghost House Pictures/Vertigo Entertainment/Renaissance Pictures, and starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jason Behr, Clea Duvall, Kadee Strickland, Bill Pullman, William Mapother, will be shot in Tokyo. "Spanglish," produced by Columbia Pictures, stars dam Sandier, Tea Leoni, Paz Vega, Anne Bancroft, Shelbie Bruce, Victoria Luna, Ian Hyland, Sarah Steele, Matt Battaglia. The shooting for the film started on December 1, 2003.

Presents a list of motion pictures in production in the U.S. as of January 20, 2004.

This article presents information on several motion pictures that are currently under production. Columbia Pictures presentation "Spanglish," is a romantic comedy, starring Adam Sandler, Tea Leoni, Paz Vega, Anne Bancroft, Shelbie Bruce and Victoria Luna. DreamWorks Pictures "Collateral" is a thriller. The shooting for the film started on October 23, 2003. The motion picture stars Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx and Jada Pinkett-Smith among others. "The Terminal," is a drama, whose shooting began on October 1, 2003.

Presents information related to film productions and distributions in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California as of December 16, 2003. Number of films being produced by 20th Century Fox Corp. and other production companies; Names of various films being produced by production companies; Types of movies being made and produced by production houses.

The article presents information related to motion pictures in production in the U.S.

Presents information on various films under production as of August 5, 2003. Movies produced by production company Atlas Media Corp.; Starcast of films; Television serials under production.

This article provides information about television productions as of April 2003. The comedy edition of 'You Gotta See This!' executive producer, Arthur Smith. 'American Racer Series' executive producer Arthur Smith, Andy Scheer being the producer, Julie Ross, Andrew Perry, Kelly Welsh, Dixon Troyer, Stuart Richardson, Jim Morton. 'One Life to Live,' by ABC Co. The program is produced by Gary Tomlin, the senior supervisor of production, Frank Valentini, and the producer Suzanne Flynn the star cast include Julie Madison.

Presents various information related to film industry in the U.S. as of April 7, 2003. Information about several film productions; Details of schedules of shootings; Information about castings of actors in several productions.

Presents a film production chart based on motion pictures made in the U.S. Information provided on films in production, those that will start and close in the first week of March 2003.

Lists several motion pictures under production in the motion picture industries around the world as of February 18, 2003. Details of motion pictures under production in the U.S. film industry; Names of motion pictures to be completed during the third week of February, 2003; Information regarding the international motion pictures and television films in preparation.

Presents information on the motion picture productions in the U.S. as of February 2003. Status of the film productions; Location at which the films were shot; Details of the films in pre-production stage; Information related to various categories of the film productions.

Lists the details of the motion pictures presently at different stages of the production process at major film studios in the U.S. as of January 21, 2003. Studiowise listing of movies presently in production; Comparison of total production in the industry over three years; Number of films in production at all major studios; Films scheduled to start production this week; Films scheduled to conclude production in the week.

Presents information on several motion pictures that are in production or will start its production in the United States as of January 13-17, 2003. Names of various entertainment companies, studios and distributors associated with these films; Names the films that will end its production in this week.

Presents information about motion pictures in production in the U.S. as of December 17, 2002. Star cast of Columbia Pictures' 'Bad Boys 2'; Start date for the production of DreamWorks Pictures' 'House of Sand and Fog.'

Reports on the motion pictures that are under production as of October 21, 2002 in the U.S. Studio that is producing 'Daddy Day Care'; Director of 'Envy'; Actors of 'Blackout.'

Focuses on several motion pictures under production in the United States as of August 26, 2002. Cast of 'Charlie's Angel 2'; Director of 'Daddy Day Care'; Company that is producing 'Head of State.'

Presents several films under production from different motion picture studios. Includes `The Glass House,' from Columbia Pictures, `Rollerball,' from MGM and `The Lord of the Rings,' from New Line Cinema.

Presents a list of motion pictures still in production as of February 1, 2000. Includes the live/action film `X-Men,' by Springwood Productions; `How the Grinch Stole Christmas,' from Imagine Entertainment/Universal Pictures; `Bait,' an action/comedy film from Castle Rock Entertainment.

Presents a listing of American and British motion pictures in the production, pre-production, and finishing stages as of the third week of January 2000. Includes movies by Columbia Pictures Entertainment Inc.; DreamWorks Pictures; New Line Cinema Corp.

Presents a list of movies under production around the world. Includes `Guy Ritchie Project,' in the United States, `The Old Man Who Read Love Stories' in France, and `Contaminated Man' in Hungary; Cast of the movie; Production staff; Film category; Information schedule of film shooting and movie outfit.

The article reports that Nickelodeon television network has picked up two animated series, "Fan Boy and Chum Chum," a spinoff of Nicktoons Network's "Random! Cartoons," and "Team Umizoomi," a math-themed interactive series. It mentions that "Fan Boy and Chum Chum" centers on a fearless, comic book-loving boy named Fanboy and his best friend and trusty sidekick, Chum Chum, while "Team Umizoomi" features miniature action heroes helping real preschoolers solve problems by using mathematics.

Lists several children's books to be released in Fall 1999 in the United States. `It's Mine!: Or the Little Raven's Mischief,' by Nele Moost; `The Worst Band in the Universe: A Totally Cosmic Musical Adventure,' by Graeme Base; `Strength of the Heart: Marcus Allen's Life's Little Playbooks,' by Marcus Allen and Carlton Stowers.

The article presents a list of television programs broadcast by several television networks. Some of the programs are: "Movies That Shook the World," "The Showbiz Show With David Spade," "Only in America," "Behind the Bash," "South of Nowhere," "Daisy Does America," "The Adam Carolla Project," "One Night Only With David Steinberg," "My Fair Brady," "Reunion Story," "Cash in the Attic," "Human Trafficking," "Made in the USA," "Jack's Big Music Show," "Sleeper Cell," "Iconoclasts," and "The Triangle."

Provides information on motion pictures produced by various production companies in the U.S. as of November 19, 2002. 'Bad Boys 2' produced by Columbia Pictures Entertainment Inc.; 'Freddy vs. Jason' produced by DreamWorks Pictures; 'Good Boy!' produced by MGM Home Entertainment.

Edited by Julian Sancton Illustration by Dana Davis — RICK PORTER Written by Kevin Dolak, Mesfin Fekadu, Nicole Fell, Ryan Gajewski, Chris Gardner, Ronda Racha Penrice, Christy Piña, Rick Porter, [...]

For today's young viewers, it's Saturday morning all day, every day. As kid-targeted content--and the platforms offering them--proliferate, the 75 top creators and executives below have figured out how to [...]

Byline: AnimationXpress Team PBS Kids will premiere a series of 2D animated shorts Super Why's Comic Book Adventures on 18 October. The series aimed at helping to expand the literacy [...]

By Abbey White Clockwise from left: Trollhunters, Not Quite Narwhal, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Fast & Furious: Spy Racers and (center) Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. In February 2013, DreamWorks Animation Television teamed [...]

Edited by JULIAN SANCTON — RICK PORTER (PAW: ©NICKELODEON/COURTESY EVERETT COLLECTION.) IN TERMS OF THE SHEER NUMBER OF entertainment options, there’s never been a better time to be a kid. [...]

Byline: AnimationXpress Team Netflix will bring fun-filled preschool series for their young viewers this fall. The amazing shows will have favorites like CoComelon, Gabby's Dollhouse and Teletubbies along with meeting [...]

Byline: AnimationXpress Team The popular live-action/animated hybrid preschool series from DreamWorks Animation, Gabby's Dollhouse, comes to Netflix on 25 July with eight all-new episodes. The show follows Gabby as she [...]