PBS Kids Unveils Slate Of Content Including New Series ‘Tiny Time Travel’ and ‘Milo,’ Movies Based On ‘Wild Kratts’ And ‘Nature Cat’

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PBS Kids has lined up a slate of new series, movies and shorts for audiences across the United States and later around the world.

The slate includes the premiere of Tiny Time Travel, a series of live-action shorts, along with new Wild Kratts and Nature Cat movies. In addition, PBS Kids will debut season four of Molly of Denali, along with new series Milo, new shorts series Donkey Hodie Bedtime Stories and new episodes of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

PBS Kids, which targets children ages 2-8, aims to help children “to see themselves uniquely reflected and celebrated in lovable, diverse characters who serve as positive role models and to explore their feelings and discover new adventures along the way.”

“This spring, PBS Kids provides an opportunity for families to embark on exciting adventures with kids’ favorite characters, and a chance to meet some new ones, too,” said Sara DeWitt, senior vp and general manager of PBS Kids. “Our content this season aims to nurture an appreciation of the natural world among our young audiences while also sharing important life lessons and reinforcing some of the key social skills kids need for success in school and beyond.”

Kicking off the spring lineup on March 15 is Tiny Time Travel, a new series of “funny and fast-paced” live-action shorts. The series follows an 11-year-old inventor, Tyler, and his outgoing best friend, Tony, as they use their time machine to go back in time a tiny bit (sometimes just a few minutes or hours) to solve problems in their neighborhood, like stopping a friend from spoiling a movie or giving a customer a re-do after an ordering mistake at a restaurant. 

The show, aimed at kids ages 5-8, teaches social language skills, like understanding nonverbal communication; taking others’ perspectives into account; and resolving miscommunication. The series is created by Tim McKeon (Odd Squad, Gravity Falls) and produced by Marobru Productions and Easy as Pie Productions. 

Molly of Denali, which will return March 25, follows the adventures of 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl who lives in the fictional village of Qyah, Alaska. The new episodes follow Molly as she continues exploring with friends and family, from tracking down a fallen meteorite with Tooey, to connecting with her heritage by building a kiidhah zhee (a traditional steam bath) to help cure her mom’s cold, to helping a rival basketball team find an authentic mascot to represent their team. The show, produced by GBH Boston, also incorporates media literacy learning.

Meanwhile, the Wild Kratts and Nature Cat movies, derived from the two series, premiere April 1 and April 22, respectively. A new Wild Kratts game, “World Rescue,” will be available on the PBS Kids Games app and pbskids.org, with new episodes of the show premiering April 2. Meanwhile, the Nature Cat movie features three original songs written by Tony, Grammy and Emmy winner Bill Sherman and performed by the cast: Taran Killam, Kate McKinnon, Bobby Moynihan and Kate Micucci. Chris Parnell is also in the voice cast. In addition, a new short-form series, Nature Chat With Nature Cat, will debut digitally on April 22.

Another new series, Milo, will premiere across PBS Kids streaming platforms on May 13. The show, co-produced by Fourth Wall and DeAPlaneta Entertainment, follows an adventurous cat who loves to use role-play to explore the amazing world of jobs and vocations with his best friends, Lofty and Lark. Milo, who loves meeting all of the different people who come into his parents’ dry-cleaning shop, is curious about what it would be like to be a fireman, detective, astronaut and many other kinds of jobs when he grows up. 

Meanwhile, new episodes of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood premiere May 6, exploring concepts like putting things away and finding surprises wherever we are.

New short form series Donkey Hodie Bedtime Stories, which premieres May 27 across streaming platforms, derive from the puppet series Donkey Hodie. The shorts are designed to fit into kids’ bedtime routines and feature characters reading bedtime stories and showing their strategy for calming down before bed.

PBS KIDS Greenlights Its First Series Built Around Autistic Characters

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PBS KIDS has commissioned Fuzzytown Productions and Spiffy Pictures to produce Carl the Collector, its first series featuring a cast of characters who are on the autism spectrum.

Set for a fall 2024 premiere, this 2D-animated concept for four- to eight-year-olds was created by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Zachariah OHora (My Cousin Momo).

Carl the Collector centers around an autistic raccoon who is smart and energetic, but who struggles with anxiety in new situations and when things don’t go according to plan. He has a huge collection of things (from the perfect fake mustache for a disguise, to a soft plushie when a friend is in need) to help him solve whatever problems his friends, who are both on and off the spectrum, are facing.

The PBS greenlight is for 40 x 22-minute episodes (each one tells two 11-minute stories). Canadian studio Yowza! Animation (Green Eggs and Ham) will handle the animation, Spiffy Pictures co-founder Adam Rudman (Donkey Hodie ) is working on scripts as head writer, and OHora will executive produce.

Advisors on board include Dr. Geraldine Oades-Sese, a licensed child psychologist and kids book author; and Stephen Shore, an autistic professor of special education at New York’s Adelphi University. “Carl the Collector will become a great tool for both autistic and non-autistic people to gain insight on autism,” says Shore.

PBS KIDS-MAS! PBS KIDS South Africa Offers A Santa Sack Full Of Christmas Content For The School Holidays

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Get ready for 12 Days of PBS Kids-mas, a festive extravaganza filled with 12 interactive activities designed to bring families closer and create memorable holiday moments.

PBS Kids South Africa encourages families to keep young hearts merry and bright with a diverse range of activities and content that the whole family can enjoy together. From recipes that spark culinary creativity to heartwarming e-books and fun dance lessons, there's something for everyone in our holiday Santa-sack.

In the 12 days leading up to Christmas, PBS Kids encourages families to visit https://pbskids.org/ and take part in the below activities designed for the whole family to enjoy:

1. Recipes: Whip up delicious holiday treats and share the joy of cooking with your kids.

2. Daniel Tiger e-Book: Delve into a heartwarming tale with Daniel Tiger that will capture the imaginations of young readers.

3. Learn to Dance: Get your groove on and learn some new dance moves, perfect for holiday gatherings.

4. Molly of Denali Podcast: Listen to thrilling adventures on the go – ideal for a road trip during the holiday break.

5. PBS Kids Rocks Album: Enjoy a musical journey with PBS Kids, perfect for singing along during road trips.

6. Prepare for a Trip with Molly: Add colour to your holiday preparations with a fun colouring activity featuring Molly.

7. Animal Bingo: Engage in a creative craft activity that is sure to entertain and educate young minds.

8. Donkey Hodie: Let your kids' creativity run wild with a Donkey Hodie colouring adventure.

9. PBS Kids App: Access a treasure trove of new videos every week and discover valuable parent resources.

10. PBS Kids Wash and Sing: Make bath time a blast with fun songs and entertainment.

11. PBS Kids Games: Play and learn together with exciting PBS Kids games.

12. Tune in to New Episodes of Martha Speaks: Join Martha, the talking dog, on her latest adventures. New episodes air weekdays at 4pm from Monday, 18 December only on DStv Channel 313.

Why PBS Kids Africa Is Behind With The Rest Of The World?

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PBS Kids owned by the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is the most trusted educational brand for children aged 2-8. Since 2021, the brand has operated a number of blocks and linear channels in the United States, Africa and formerly Australia.

For those residing outside the United States may have noticed some rather bizarre variations from the American feed. I mean you have shows like Dinosaur Train currently in its fifth season with the Africa still wrapping up the second season I know shocking.

On top of that there's a lot of shows some fresh that have yet to be broadcast on the channel such as Let's Go Luna, Splash And Bubbles, Xavier Riddle And The Secret Museum, Ready Jet Go! and Clifford The Big Red Dog.

From what's understood here, consumers don't have longevity with PBS Kids as seen with Cartoon Network and Disney Junior globally. Despite the fact that some of this content such as Dinosaur Train and Cyberchase have been viewable in these markets.

Generally, PBS Kids hasn't got much credibility for these as the content is funded by taxpayers and foundations which just leads to curiosity as on how much ownership the main PBS brand has over this content.

I for starters don't mind how out of fashion PBS Kids may appear to some audiences. It's one of the few brands that acknowledge their much older properties I mean it debuted in 2019 across Africa airing shows like Mister Rogers Neighborhood and Time Warp Trio.

Aside from that, the main feed is repetitive and perhaps them introducing this content to newer audiences is another way to help build their offering. The international feeds doesn't focus solely on older content as there's shows like Donkey Hodie and Hero Elementary.

PBS Kids can be entertaining to the young and old.

Development Alert: Childhood Favourite Arthur Returns To South African Screens For It's Final Rounds Thanks To PBS Kids

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The much-loved cartoon Aardvark is returning to South African screens with Season 17 premiering Monday 3 July on DSTV channel 313 at 4pm.

The premier will be a nostalgic moment for many parents who grew up watching ARTHUR and his many friends, and will now be able to introduce the adored character to their own children, continuing the legacy.

The animated series is aimed at viewers aged four to eight, helping foster an interest in reading and writing, encouraging positive social skills, and models age-appropriate strategies problem-solving strategies.

The show chronicles the adventures of ARTHUR (an eight-year-old aardvark) through engaging, emotional stories that explore real issues kids face. The comedy-like series tells stories from a kid's point of view without moralising or talking down. Situations on ARTHUR develop in realistic ways and don't always turn out as Arthur or his friends might expect.

It has also been honoured with numerous awards, including the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and three Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Children's Animated Program.

Since its premiere, the series has been accessible through closed-captioning to viewers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. In addition, ARTHUR made history in 1997 when the series became the first daily program to be described for viewers who are blind or visually impaired.

Recap To The Past: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman Was Removed From PBS Kids Lineup Ahead Of It's Linear Debut On MultiChoice's DStv

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Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman was an educational game show with featured animated host Ruff Ruffman alongside real kids facing real challenges. The kids would do random tasks even play games mostly in the maths and sciences in order to win prizes.

The show was an instant hit with audiences and received critical acclaim. The New York Times praised the series, writing "The show’s creators have written in all the sarcasm and amazingness of a more sophisticated and harder-edged show, but not in a way that condones such behavior.

The series ran for five seasons and 100 episodes from May 29, 2006, to November 4, 2010, on the adult oriented, PBS. Prior to its demise, the series recieved an Emmy for Best Original Song which too is named after the program.

During its run, PBS Kids was a programming block hence the PBS. No 24 hour kids channel was available until at least 2017 and MultiChoice bundled Fetch! alongside various other content from the PBS brand in 2018 on the DStv app under the tile PBS Kids - experimental.

In May 2019, MultiChoice in partnership with PBS extended the agreement for the PBS Kids channel giving more consumers access to #1 trusted for educational content with shows like Arthur, Pinkalicious And Peterrific, Time Warp Trio and Postcards From Buster.

As seen through various promos and ads, we got to see a variety of programs some of which still remain to be unseen on the channel e.g. Super Why, Splash & Bubbles and Ready Jet Go. Of course within these adverts, Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman isn't credited any of them.

Not only that it was removed from 24/7 channel and other shows which were seen on the DStv app came as a double bill amidst the removal which begs the question as to why such a popular show would get screwed over in such a manner.

In a Fetch! With Ruffman Fan Page, it was revealed PBS Kids lost rights to the program and this dated back the same year it was slotted on the DStv app. Taking that to consideration, it's likely that PBS had wanted to remove the program from the DStv app much earlier but couldn't.

So they were only able to do so once the year long agreement was expired and PBS Kids not taking to account that not everyone cares or can afford to use the DStv app removed Postcards From Buster before it could even wrap production for those who couldn't see it.

As for Fetch!, although it can no longer be seen on PBS Kids it can however be viewable on other platforms for starters there's YouTube. I mean a lot of PBS Kids content is viewed freely on that platform.

PBS KIDS Announces New Toons ‘Lyla In The Loop’ & ‘Weather Hunters’

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At the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS KIDS announced the production of two new engaging and educational animated series: Lyla in the Loop, a comedy introducing youngsters to computational thinking concepts, and STEM series Weather Hunters, starring Al Roker.

“Lyla in the Loop focuses on the important skills of creative thinking and problem solving through a thoughtful and adventurous approach that meets children in a funny and relatable way,” said Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS. “We’re so excited to be partnering with Mighty Picnic and Pipeline Studios to bring this inventive new series to families across the country.”

DeWitt added, “We’re so excited to be working with Al Roker and his team to bring important weather and Earth science lessons to kids through Weather Hunters. We know that parents and kids are looking for content about weather and climate; this show is fresh, funny and forward-thinking, and will help kids understand how weather affects their lives every day.”

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Lyla in the Loop
Aimed at kids 4-8,  Lyla in the Loop is created by Emmy-winning producer Dave Peth (Odd Squad, Peg + Cat, Scribbles and Ink, Design Squad), founder of media production and consulting company Mighty Picnic. Pipeline Studios, the Emmy-winning children’s content studio (Elinor Wonders Why, Alma’s Way, Bubble Guppies) is animating the series. Funding was provided by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and a grant from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Ready to Learn Initiative. The series will be complemented by digital content for kids, families and teachers.

“The message of Lyla in the Loopis that everyone has what it takes to be a creative problem-solver,” says Peth. “If you keep asking questions, trying new things, and working together, you’ll find more solutions than you could have imagined – and have a lot of fun along the way.”

Series executive producer & head writer Fracaswell Hyman adds: “In a world where representation matters, Lyla in the Loop features a Black girl who feels there is no problem too big or too small to solve. Lyla leans in when problems occur or obstacles appear. She is curious, imaginative and although she sometimes dives in head first without looking, her tenacity and creativity when it comes to problem-solving makes it clear that she will eventually resurface triumphant. Lyla’s loving family, friends and fantastical companion, Stu, create a warm environment that will attract viewers and invite them to emulate Lyla when challenges come their way.”

Synopsis: Lyla in the Loop centers on Lyla’s family and diverse community. In addition to Lyla, the show features her mom, dad, 5-year-old brother Luke, 12-year-old twin sisters Liana and Louisa, and best friend Everett Phan, who all live in an apartment building and neighborhood bustling with activity. Stu, a fuzzy blue creature with a big smile helps Lyla tackle all kinds of challenges — like building the best-ever train set for her brother Luke, creating an extra-special sandwich for her family’s restaurant, Loops Lunch, and searching for a missing package sent by an Auntie in Jamaica (with delicious spice buns and other traditional treats inside!).

In every adventure, Lyla and Stu introduce and explore foundational computational thinking concepts, leading to some comedic disasters and creative solutions, all while helping others in their community. The series will support a wide range of learners, modeling flexible approaches to finding and designing solutions, and creative self-expression.

“Lyla is a character I would’ve loved to see on television when I was seven,” says series story editor Monique D. Hall. “She’s a little Black girl who isn’t afraid to be her full, smart, and silly self. She and Stu get into all kinds of fun messes, but they always manage to find clever ways out of them — even if it takes a few tries. You’ll definitely want to be in the loop for whatever adventure Lyla, Stu and the rest of the Loops Crew get into next!”

Series advisors for Lyla in the Loop include Dr. Amon Millner, Assistant Professor of Computing and Innovation at the Olin College of Engineering directing the Extending Access to STEM Empowerment (EASE) Lab, series Curriculum Director; Nermeen Dashoush, PhD and Clinical Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education, Boston University, Lead Advisor; Yenda Prado, PhD, Education Researcher at University of California, Irvine, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) advisor; V. Scott Solberg, Professor, Department of Counseling and Applied Human Development, Boston University, Career Pathways and World of Work Advisor; Cosette Strong, Strong Consulting Group, DEIA Advisor.

Weather Hunters
Weather Hunters is a new animated science series for kids ages 5-8 from Al Roker Entertainment (ARE), the production company led by beloved Emmy-winning TODAY weatherman and host, Al Roker. The series is designed to support kids’ understanding of PBS KIDS Announces New Toons ‘Lyla in the Loop’ & ‘Weather Hunters’ through adventure and comedy as it follows eight-year-old Lily Hunter, a weather detective who shares her investigations with her family — including dad Al Hunter, voiced by Roker.

“Weather Hunters has been a labor of love and a passion project for more than a decade and I cannot think of a better partner than PBS KIDS to make this dream come true,” says Roker. “When it comes to Weather Hunters , I predict increasing animation with downpours of family friendly storytelling and a rising understanding of weather and climate on your local PBS station, pbskids.org, and the PBS KIDS Video and Games apps.”

Each 22-minute episode of Weather Hunters will explore kid-relatable STEM-based activities and themes, highlighting the wonder of weather within the broad field of science in terms that all learners can understand. Topics include observing and tracking weather patterns, exploring why weather changes can be different around the country and the world, and the connection between humans and the environment. The series will reinforce key weather, climate, and environmental concepts to provide building blocks for further learning. Digital content for kids, parents and teachers will launch along with the series to reinforce the show’s key messages and encourage further engagement.

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Created by Roker, Weather Hunters  is being produced by New York-based Al Roker Entertainment. Tracie Brennan and Lisa Tucker (ARE) serve as executive producers, along with four-time Emmy Award-winning animation industry veteran, Bill Schultz (The Simpsons, Garfield, Clifford the Big Red Dog). The original series brings together an amazing team of artists and writers for the new 40 half-hour series, including notable animation director Tyree Dilihay (Bob’s Burgers), animation producer/director Jerry Brice, head writer John Semper (Static Shock, Fraggle Rock) and three-time Emmy winner and writer, Carin Greenberg (Tumbleleaf). The production is made possible with funding from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies and PBS.

Here Are Other Ways To View The Latest Content On PBS Kids

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PBS Kids is an educational brand owned by the Public Broadcasting Service which caters to children aged 2 to 8 years with a mixture of animation and live-action to help improve on their maths, literacy and other curriculum based activities.

At the time, there wasn't a linear offering on top of the fact that not a lot of viewers were aware of the brand but could get some idea of what its about with the likes of Arthur, Zoboomafoo, Peep And The Big Wide World and Dinosaur Train.

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In 2019, PBS Kids made its international debut in Africa on DStv from May 22nd offering original series such as Arthur, WordWorld, Peg + Cat, Wild Kratts and Martha Speaks alongside other content such as Cyberchase, Time Warp Trio and Pinkalicious And Peterrific.

Fast forward to 2023, the channel still has a lot of catching up to do while other outlets like Netflix or Showmax confine them to a paywall with the PBS Kids Video App you can view these shows for free with just a push of a button.

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The PBS Kids Video app gives kids and parents access to thousands of free videos, including full episodes and clips from top PBS KIDS series. With this app, kids can watch their favorite PBS KIDS shows anytime, anywhere!

The app provides a safe, child-friendly viewing experience for all ages. Kids can easily browse and watch videos at home, on the road, or anywhere with a mobile or WiFi connection.

Stream the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel on the app for free (no subscription or login required). You can also stream on YouTube but best advice get a Virtual Private Network (VPN) if any of these alternatives restrict access.

Roundups #108: PBS Kids Banks On Civics And Shorts, What To Expect In December 2022 On Comedy Central Africa? And Turkish Adaptation To New Amsterdam Launches In 2023

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PBS KIDS has greenlit a new series of animated shorts focused on teaching kids about civics

City Island (20 x three minutes) will put a spotlight on topics such as city planning, how communities work and conflict resolution. New York-based Augenblick Studios and Future Brain Media are producing the shorts, which will launch on PBS KIDS in December 2022 and January 2023.

Aaron Augenblick (The Jellies! ) created the 2D-animated series for ages six to 10. Episodes follow the young lightbulb Watt as she learns about how cities run, what roles businesses like libraries and airports play, and how to solve problems.

Civics is a growing trend in the kids industry, with Netflix ordering the animated musical series We The People (10 x three minutes) from Chris Nee and executive produced by the Obama’s Higher Ground Productions. Launched in 2021, it features original songs that break down concepts like taxes and the first amendment for kids and teens. Meanwhile, the Jim Henson Company is developing Citizen Squad, a live-action one-off that encourages kids to be good citizens in their community.

What to expect this festive season on Comedy Central?

SPECIALS
MARTIN LAWRENCE LIVE: RUNTELDAT
SATURDAY 20:00 31 DECEMBER
Join Comedy Central for a night of laughter with famous Comedian and Actor Martin Lawrence in his concert film : Martin Lawrence's RunTelDat tour, it showcases his take on critics, sex and his 1999 brush with death in a filmed concert performance.​

SEASON 28
THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH
TUESDAYS - FRIDAYS
1 – 16 DECEMBER @ 23:30
South African born host, Trevor Noah delivers satirical news related to the international and American political matters in an entertaining way. This will be the final episodes of The Daily Show with Trevor as the host.

HOLIDAY MOVIE FESTIVAL
ENJOY A RANGE OF COMEDY AND CHRISTMAS MOVIES
EVERY SATURDAY
@ 20:00 THIS DECEMBER
SISTER ACT
BAD COMPANY
A HIP HOPFAMILY CHRISTMAS 1 & 2
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
CURSED FRIENDSFOREVER
A DIVA’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
RENO 911 –IT’S A WONDERFUL HEIST

NBCUniversal in association with 03 Medya welcome a new medical drama

The Turkish adaptation Hayat Bugün, meaning “Life Is Today,” will be produced by 03 Medya in association with Universal International Studios. Original show creator David Schulner is consulting on the series. It is scheduled to air in Turkey on Show TV in 2023.

The series will follow Dr. Bariş, the newly appointed chief of medicine at one of Turkey’s most famous and oldest public hospitals, as he works to reform the neglected facility by tearing up its bureaucracy to provide exceptional care to patients using creative solutions.

The original New Amsterdam was inspired by Dr. Eric Manheimer’s memoir Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital and his 15 years as medical director at the hospital. It was created for television by Schulner, who has also served as executive producer alongside Peter Horton. Produced by Mount Moriah, Pico Creek Productions and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

PBS Kids Africa To Become A Pop-Up Channel For Arthur

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PBS Kids, the #1 educational media brand for children aged 2 to 8 with community-based programs that reflect and celebrate lovable, diverse characters who serve as positive role models in life will soon be hosting likely a month worth of Arthur.

Based on the book of the same name by Marc Brown, Arthur set in the fictional U.S. city of Elwood City, and revolves around the lives of an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.

The series often deals with important issues families face such as asthma, dyslexia, cancer, diabetes, and autism spectrum disorder. It also encourages reading and relationships with family and friends by explaining that people have different personalities and interests.

Earlier in the year, the series wrapped production in the U.S. after 25 seasons with a total of 253 half hour episodes with reruns still seem on the brand making it the longest running children's show in the U.S. and second longest running animation behind The Simpsons.

As seen this past week, PBS Kids seems to be maxing out their schedule for a months worth of Arthur which might include specials and movies as the channel has yet to air any of those for some reason but the question to Arthur's presence remains a mystery.

Could it have something to do with its 26th anniversary in October or is there something bigger happening especially now that the main feed got a makeover with ones in Africa and Australia expected to follow soon.

The Arthur Bonanza starts on Saturday 3 September exactly at 23:59 which does seem a bit odd of a timeslot but PBS Kids is known for such instances airing stuff when most viewers won't be present so they view repeats.

 

PBS Kids To Unveil New Logo

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PBS KIDS, the #1 educational media brand for children, announced a comprehensive update to its logo for the first time in two decades. The new logo, set to debut on July 19, builds on an expanded graphics package that began rolling out last year, which features a bright updated color palette and an array of people and environments. The refreshed look is designed to build on the equity and strength of the PBS KIDS brand and optimized for today’s digitally-focused kids and families.

Audiences will see a new text-focused logo dominated by bright, fun colors, large bold lettering and clear visuals. With feedback from parents, kids, and experts in the field, the logo’s use of PBS KIDS text only reinforces the beloved, trusted and familiar brand name and signals fun, safe, educational content for families. The new logo’s colors, including PBS’ blue and PBS KIDS’ green, combined with the style of the iconography, are also designed to complement the iconic PBS brand.

 

Complementing the logo redesign, PBS KIDS recently worked on an expansion to its brand package that is reflective of the kids and families they serve. The creative includes a vibrant color pallet with combinations that conform with accessibility standards, whimsical typography, engaging design elements, and new visuals of people and places that bring a diversity of culture, race, ethnicity, geography, family structure, varying abilities, body type, and more to the PBS KIDS visual world. The approach was to build on the existing graphics package, adding new friends to join PBS KIDS’ longstanding animated kids Dot, Del and Dee as part of one welcoming PBS KIDS world.

“We’re thrilled to unveil our new logo and branding updates, which are meant to bolster the PBS KIDS mission by continuing to reflect and reach our audience in a multiplatform environment,” said Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President & General Manager, PBS KIDS. “Our new logo is fun, welcoming and bright, and resonates with kids and parents as a new look for the PBS KIDS brand that they love and trust.”

PBS KIDS worked with Lippincott, a global creative consultancy, to develop the new logo.

After 23 Years, PBS Kids Changes Its On Air Look Likely Streamlining

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PBS Kids is educational brand owned by the Public Broadcasting Service which caters to children aged 3 to 9 years with a mixture of animation and live-action to help improve on their maths, literacy and other curriculum based activities.

For almost 23 years, PBS Kids had been going green featuring sibling duo Dash and Dot (which were part of the PBS Kids logo) before getting less screentime and ultimately replaced with twin siblings Dee and Del. Prior to that there was Hooper a pet pig for their defunct preschool block.

 

 

Through several bumpers and on-screen ads you'd see these characters goofing off within couch cushions or doing some site seeing or exploration within a fish bowl but all that's about to change.

 

As seen across several media outlets, PBS Kids is retiring their logo with it the mascots Dee, Del and when available Dot for something bland, simple and other people's terms boring. This change is likely due to PBS's current logo which was unveiled in 2019 during their 50th anniversary.

The intention for that logo was to better suit it for a digital platform and the likely reason for the change with PBS Kids was part of an realignment strategy as the kids brand had been digital since the revival of their 24 hour service.

 

 

No on screen graphics have been provided during the time of publishing but from the looks of the main PBS brand. I'm not expecting any mascots but more of what's seen on other brands like Cartoon Network or Nickelodeon.

The change will take some getting use to but the important thing is we're still getting a PBS Kids which is not joining other brands that are shutting their doors on cable but working as a multimedia outlet which helps strengthen the variety for this audience.

Roundups #40: Donkey Hodie Renewed For A Second Season On PBS Kids, New Competition Show Gogo For The Gold Coming In May To OUTtv And Captain Marvel Joins Fast And The Furious 10

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Donkey Hodie to get a second season

PBS Kids has greenlit Season 2 of Donkey Hodie , a puppet series inspired by characters from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Produced by Fred Rogers Productions in collaboration with Spiffy Pictures, the series is a social-emotional learning series for kids ages 3-5 emphasizing skills to promote resilience, persistence, and problem solving. The new season will consist of 25 half-hour episodes including two specials and is slated to debut in 2023.

Donkey Hodie is set in the whimsical land of Someplace Else. The puppet series follows the adventures of Donkey Hodie, an enthusiastic and charming go-getter and her pals: Purple Panda, her loyal and empathetic best friend; Duck Duck, a practical, quick-witted young; and Bob Dog, an energetic and eager canine.

“Since its premiere last year, Donkey Hodie has brought engaging stories full of fun, humor, and important life lessons to kids across the country, helping them to see a world of possibilities,” shared Sara DeWitt, senior vice president and general manager, Children’s Media and Education, PBS. “We couldn’t be happier to bring a second season of adventures from Donkey and her friends to PBS Kids.”

Jonny McGovern Go Goes For The Gold

It has been over two decades since Jonny McGovern’s moniker The Gay Pimp hit the New York scene with pointed comedy, raunchy gay-themed music videos, and a mission to stir sh*t up. That, he certainly has. Though his modern-day approach to media is less youth-inspired angst, his political, social, and pop culture views are no less visceral and continue to push the envelope. Not afraid to share his opinion, he is more concerned about entertaining and getting his message across than he is in being politically correct, even towards the LGBTQ community. After years of staying ahead of the LGBTQ media curve, this talk show host, podcaster, comedian, writer, producer, and musician is not concerned with who does or doesn’t like him – and his fans can’t get enough.

He debuts his latest project, Go-Go for the Gold for OutTV this May with comments about the show:
"The show is a tongue-in-cheek look for “America’s #1 Champion Gogo Superstar.” It’s a reality competition show based on my many years working in nightlife with go-go boys. It’s so fun, so hilarious and sexy, but has a lot of heart. It really highlights the creativity and ingenuity of go-go boys and shows a wide spectrum of sexy, inclusive of different body types, and a wide range of ethnicities and gender expressions which we all thought was very important to spotlight on the show."

 

Brie Larson is now part of the fast franchise

In an Instagram post by Actor Vin Diesel it was confirmed that actress, Brie Larson will be part of the upcoming Fast and Furious 10 movie, which is set to debut in May of 2023. This new installment of the Fast and Furious franchise marks 22 years since the original movie debuted in June of 2001.

Vin Diesel has been a part of the Fast and Furious movie franchise since the original movie. With work starting on the 10th movie it's clear that his excitement for the franchise is still strong, based on the passionate words in his Instagram post which highlights their newest cast member Brie Larson.

“Yeah yeah yeah… you see this angel over my shoulder cracking me up, you say to your self “ that’s Captain Marvel”. Clearly, there is love and laughter in this image. What you don’t see, however, is the character you will be introduced to in Fast10. You have no idea how timeless and amazing she will be in our mythology. Beyond her beauty, her intellect… her Oscar, haha is this profound soul who will add something you might not have expected but yearned for. Welcome to the FAMILY Brie.”

Charlie Brown's Early Years - Peter Robbins

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Peter Robbins (born Louis Nanasi; August 10, 1956 – c. January 18, 2022) was an American child actor. Robbins gained national fame in the 1960s as being the first actor to voice Charlie Brown in the Peanuts animated specials. As reported in the past week, the child actor passed away at the age of 65 so here's a list of Peanut projects the former child actor starred in.

A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1963)
A 1965 documentary film was screened for the Greater San Francisco Advertising Club, where it was received with considerable enthusiasm, but Mendelson was unsuccessful in securing sponsorship.

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Although never aired on television, the documentary was instrumental in garnering commercial support and the creative teamwork that resulted in A Charlie Brown Christmas in 1965 and the ensuing series of Peanuts television specials.

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
On their way to join their friends ice skating on a frozen pond, Charlie Brown confides in Linus that, despite the Christmas season, he is still depressed. After Linus' reproach, and a put-down from Violet, he visits Lucy's psychiatric booth and tells her his problem. She suggests that he direct the group's annual Christmas play to get him involved, and he accepts.

A Charlie Brown Christmas received high ratings and acclaim from critics. It has been honored with an Emmy and a Peabody Award, and has become an annual presentation in the United States, airing on broadcast television during the Christmas season.

Charlie Brown's All-Stars (1966)
A sequel to the 1965 special A Charlie Brown's Christmas, Charlie Brown's baseball team loses their first game of the season, his players quit. Linus meets Charlie Brown with good news: Mr. Hennessey, the operator of the local hardware store, is offering to sponsor Charlie Brown's baseball team, place them in an organized league, and even buy them new uniforms. The special was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program in 1967.

It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
Second holiday themed special following A Charlie Brown's Christmas, as Halloween approaches, Linus and Lucy Van Pelt go out to the local pumpkin patch to find a pumpkin. Lucy selects the largest they can find, and makes Linus carry it back to the house. He becomes upset when Lucy starts cutting it to make a jack-o-lantern. After the opening titles, Snoopy helps Charlie Brown finish raking a pile of leaves. Linus jumps into the heap with a large lollipop, resulting in leaves sticking to his face and lollipop. Then Lucy entices Charlie Brown to kick her football by showing him a signed agreement, but then pulls it away as usual before pointing out the agreement never got notarized.

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You're In Love, Charlie Brown (1968)

Second non-holiday themed special following Charlie Brown's All-Stars, with summer approaching, Charlie Brown is upset that he cannot enjoy himself like all the others, but when he sees the Little Red-Haired Girl on a passing bus, Linus figures out that Charlie Brown is in love.

He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (1968)
Snoopy's persistent mischief is angering the other kids in the neighborhood, and they all demand that Charlie Brown do something about it because "He's your dog, Charlie Brown!"

It Was A Short Summer, Charlie Brown (1969)
School is out for the summer and Charlie, Linus, Schroeder, and Pig Pen are planning to spend it reading every comic book, watching television, playing baseball, and playing classical music. However, Lucy tells them that she signed them up for camp. The girls are eager to go, but the boys hate the idea. The boys shove each other to get on the bus, while the girls line up in order. At camp, Charlie is chosen as captain of the boys' camp. The boys and girls have a swim race, which the girls win easily. Then they have a softball game, which the boys lose with only one run. Other competitions are just as lopsided.

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This was the first special to recieve any Emmy nominations.

A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969)
When Charlie Brown's baseball team loses the first Little League game of the season, he becomes convinced that he will not win anything. Linus encourages him to maintain a positive attitude and suggests that people learn more from losing. When Charlie Brown remains morose ("That makes me the smartest person in the world", he says), Linus assures him that he will eventually win at something, but makes a liar of himself by beating Charlie at a game of tic-tac-toe. That night, Snoopy has a nightmare where he is a World War I flying ace, and is shot down while fighting an aerial battle with an unknown enemy (possibly the Red Baron), and he takes over Charlie Brown's bed. The next morning, when Charlie Brown stops at Lucy's psychiatric help booth, she prepares slides to show him all of his faults; the experience only leaves him more depressed. On the way to school the next day, Lucy jokingly suggests that Charlie Brown enter the school spelling bee. However, Linus considers it a good idea and encourages him despite the jeers of Lucy, Violet, and Patty.

This was Peter Robbins final feature film project before his death.

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A List Of Animated Series Coming In 2022 To Both Cable And Streaming Services With A Few Exceptions Like Sitcoms

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Anime:

Entergalactic
A young man goes on a journey to discover love.

Magic: The Gathering
Based on the digital card game of the same name, Magic: The Gathering brings Planewalkers to the streaming service.

Army Of The Dead: Lost Vegas
Based on the zombie film Army Of The Dead, the animated series explores the "ambiguity" to the origin of the zombies, including the "robot zombies" that are seen in the film.

Kotaro Lives Alone
It follows the story of a 5 year old boy who decided to a rent a room (alone) in an apartment complex that brought a lot of changes in the lives of the people living in that complex as well as the lives of people around Kotaro.

Kakegurui Twin
Follow up to Kakegurui - Compulsive Disorder, the series focuses on transfer student Mary Saotome who, after joining Hyakkaou Private Academy, learns about the school's gambling system and quickly begins to adapt to it, which only causes Mary to succumb to the gambling mania that she comes to be known for.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Tells the story about a street kid trying to survive in a technology and body modification-obssessed city of the future. Having everything to lose, he chooses to stay alive by becoming an edgerunner - a mercenary outlaw also known as cyberpunk.

Thermae Romae Novae
Lucius, a bath designer in the Roman Empire, accidentally slips back in time to present day Japan and learns about Japanese bath culture in this comedy.

Spriggan
This anime is based off the manga Spriggan by Hiroshi Takashige and Ryōji Minagawa. This anime follows an ancient alien civilization's relics on Earth hold dangerous powers. The ARCAM corporation's Spriggan agents must keep them out of the wrong hands.

Vampire In The Garden
The anime tells the story of two girls Momo and Fine from different backgrounds who meet by chance. A story about an unlikely friendship between a human and vampire race through music.

Exception
Exception is a space horror that depicts human beings migrating to a planet that was the target of terraforming after being chased by the earth in the distant future.

Rilakkuma's Theme Park Adventure
The story follows Rilakkuma and friends as they visit an amusement park and have a lot of adventures.

Returning shows include Aggretsuko, Ultraman, Ghost In A Shell: SAC_2045, Blood Of Zeus, Pacific Rim: The Black, Dota: Dragon's Blood and Record Of Ragnarok.

Kids and family:

Trico
In this new kids series, the former globe-trotting sheep Trico finds life in a mountain pasture a little too peaceful.But with ideas and objects picked up from his travels to share with his fellow sheep, he shakes things up - to the expense of a tough ewe named Biscotte, who is charged with keeping the flock safe from the Wolf.

Big Tree City
Big Tree City shares everyday adventures of Major Prickles and the rescue team of the city.

The Creature Cases
Follows Agents Kit Casey and Sam Snow on some wild detection action.

Untitled My Little Pony G5 Series
Based on the film, My Little Pony: A New Generation.

Battle Kitty
The show revolves around an animated cat that must use it's super strength to battle monsters and, hopefully, be crowned Champion Of The Battle Island.

Cocomelon Lane
The show which will feature the Cocomelon characters, bringing new adventures from JJ and his best friends as they experience life's big moments as little kids.

The Cuphead Show
It centers on Cuphead and his brother Mugman who make a deal with the devil in a high stakes gambling match.

Daniel Spellbound
A new CGI animated series about a young seller of rare magical goods to sorcerers and sorceresses in modern day NYC.

Deep End: Paranormal Park
The series follows the story of a group of employees (Barney and Norma) who work at a theme-park haunted house during the summer which might be a portal to hell. Both are joined by Pugsley and Courtney as they face zombies, game show hosts, witches, and crushes.

Super Giant Robot Brothers
Super Giant Robot Brothers follows two giant robots who discover they are brothers, as they help defend Earth from the forces of an intergalactic evil.

Action Pack
Follows a group of heroic kids determined to bring out the good in everyone.

Angry Birds: Summer Madness
Sparks and feathers fly when a teenage Red, Chuck, Bomb and Stella spend a wild summer together with other Angry Birds at Camp Splinterwood.

Other titles include Mama K's Team 4, Sonic Prime, Deepa And Anoop and Ken and Kenny.

Returning shows include WordParty, Hilda, Green Eggs And Ham, Kid Cosmic, Johnny Test, Sharkdog, Octonauts: Above And Beyond, Ads Twist Scientist and Dogs In Space.

HBO Max:

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Teenage Euthanasia
Set in a mildly apocalyptic near-future, "Teenage Euthanasia" centers around the Fantasy family and their inland Florida funeral home, Tender Endings.

Blade Runner: Black Lotus
A young woman with amnesia must hunt down the people responsible for her brutal and bloody past to find the truth of her lost identity.

Fena: Pirate Princess
A young orphan named Fena working in a brothel as a servant is rescued by mysterious stranger who tells her the truth about her family and a secret she must unlock.

Smiling Friends
A small company dedicated to bringing happiness to the world receives a simple request to help a woman's unhappy son smile again, but the job turns out to be more complicated than it seems.

Royal Crackers
Royal Crackers is an animated series that follows two brothers: Stebe, a family man with a wife and child; and Theo Jr., a single, bass guitar player trying to relive his glory days. Together they reside in their comatose father’s house waiting for him to die (which he never does) so they can inherit his cracker company empire.

Uzumaki
The series tells the story of the citizens of Kurouzu-cho, a fictional city which is plagued by a supernatural curse involving spirals.

Aquadonk Side Pieces
Aqua Teen Hunger Force will be returning with a series of new digital shorts that will focus on certain characters from the series.

Shenmue
Based on the Iconic Game Franchise, Shenmue the Animation follows Ryo Hazuki, a martial arts trainee, on a quest of vengeance against his Father's murderer, Lan Di, aided by Shenhua, a mysterious girl with whom his destiny is intertwined.

Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Cartoonito:

True And The Rainbow Kingdom
The intelligent, fearless heroine 8-year-old True and best friend Bartleby, the cat, helps the whimsical citizens of the Rainbow Kingdom with their problems.

The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo
Host Elmo interviews celebrity guests along with his co-host, Cookie Monster.

Aquaman: King Of Atlantis
Aquaman finally becomes king of Atlantis, but he has never ruled before. He begins to learn the ropes of kingdom administration with the help of his advisers, Vulko, a scholar, and Mera, a water-wielding warrior.

Lucas The Spider
Lucas the Spider is an animated character created by animator Joshua Slice, named after and voiced by his nephew. Lucas is based on a jumping spider and has starred in multiple short YouTube videos between 2017 and 2019.

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses
The Houses of Hogwarts battle to see which team knows the most about the wizarding world, featuring celebrity guests and actors from the films; the Gryffindors face the Hufflepuffs for a guaranteed place in the grand final.

Batwheels
Superpowered crime-fighting vehicles defending Gotham City alongside Batman, Robin, Batgirl and a host of DC superheroes.

Young Love
Based on Matthew A. Cherry's animated short film, Hair Love. Young Love is described as an honest look to the world of the Young family as they juggle their careers, marriages, parenthood, social issues and multi-generational dynamics.

Other titles include S.M.A.S.H., Gremlins: Secrets Of Mowgai, Coach Me If You Can, Tom And Jerry Time (formerly Tom And Jerry Junior), Big Blue, We Baby Bears, Bugs Bunny Builders, Tiny Toons Looniversity, Little Ellen, Jade Armor, Thomas And Friends: All Engines GO and Garbage Boy & Trash Can.

Returning shows include Teen Titans GO! and Looney Tunes Cartoons.

Disney+ - Disney Channel and Disney Junior:

Eureka!
Eureka! tells the story of a young girl inventor who is “way ahead of her time.” Utilizing creative out-of-the-box thinking, she designs inventions and contraptions in the hopes of making the world a better place and moving her prehistoric community into a more modern era.

Meet The Mayhems
At the center of the story is teenage Havoc, who stands up against the leader of all villains, forcing her entire family to change their identities and relocate to a Texas suburb where she now goes by the name Amy. With the help of her effervescent new neighbor Hartley, she must somehow hide her superpowers and quell her villainous nature in favor of something she’s fought against all her life — being normal.

Camp Newton
On their first day back at camp after a long school year, a group of four friends skip their curfew and, while outside their bunks, witness the crash of a flying saucer. Curious, the group of friends approach the ship and meet Hoshi, an alien on the run from the authorities.

Alice's Wonderland Bakery
The series revolves around Alice, the great- granddaughter of the original Alice, who is a young baker working at the Wonderland Bakery. As she explores the kingdom on various culinary adventures, she is accompanied by Fergie the white rabbit, Hattie, and Rosa, the Princess of Hearts.

Ultra Violet And Black Scorpion
13-year-old Violet is stunned when a magical luchador mask "chooses" her to be the successor to her uncle, the famed luchador Blue Demon Jr. who is actually a secret superhero.

Marvel's Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur
Based on Marvel's hit comic books, Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city's Lower East Side from danger.

Firebuds
The music-filled series follows a team of young kids who are the children of first responders, and their talking vehicle sidekicks, as they embark on adventures together and learn what it truly means to be a hero.

Vikingskool
A group of young students in training to become Viking warriors embark on a series of humorous and exciting adventures in a mystical world training.

The Unstoppable Yeti
12-year-old Osmo and his dad move from the beach to live with their distant cousins in the quirky town of Winterton, where it snows all-year-round, and monsters are strictly forbidden. While exploring his strange new home with his no-nonsense cousin Rita, the two of them form an unlikely friendship with a 6 ft tall yellow yeti called Gustav - who is an unstoppable giant goofball.

The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder
Picks up from the original series and follows Penny Proud and her madcap family: Parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe and grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!).

Cars On The Road
The series follows Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater on a cross-country road trip around the United States. It is set in the world filled with anthropomorphic talking cars and other vehicles.

Baymax
Follows the titular character working as a nurse across San Francisco.

Iwaju
Based on a comic book collection and founded by three Africans - Tolu Olowofoyeku, Hamid Ibrahim and Fikayo Adeola.

I Am Groot
Each short follows Baby Groot as he grows up in the galaxy, going on adventures with new and unusual characters that get him into trouble.

Zootopia+
The anthology series that will feature storylines that follow 3 sets of characters from the film (the mobster shrews, the tiger dancers, and the sloths).

Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire
The series will focus on the future of Africa as told from an African perspective.

Other titles include Disney's Magic Bake Off, The Ghost And Molly McGee and Secrets Of The Sulphur Springs.

Returning shows include Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir, PJ Masks, Bluey, Gigantasourous, Bunk'd, Raven's Home, Puppy Dog Pals, Spidey And His Amazing Friends, The Secrets Of Sulphur Springs and The Ghost And Molly McGee.

Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Nicktoons:

The Tiny Chef Show
From his humble garden tree stump, an herbivore named Tiny Chef creates the world's tiniest dishes for the world's tiniest cooking show.

The Hamster Show
8-year-old Harry is the proud owner of a crew of hamsters and the builder of their detailed and expansive tubed home.

That Girl Lay Lay
Struggling to make her mark at school and needing a best friend to talk to, Sadie wishes that Lay Lay, an artificially intelligent avatar from a personal affirmation app, were real and could help teach her how to stand out. When her wish comes true and Lay Lay is magically brought to life, they navigate life as teenagers and discover who they truly are, all while trying to keep Lay Lay's identity hidden.

Star Trek: Prodigy
A motley crew of young aliens in the Delta Quadrant find an abandoned Starfleet ship, the U.S.S. Protostar; taking control of the ship, they must learn to work together as they make their way towards the Alpha Quadrant.

Warped!
Milo, the beloved head geek at a comic book shop, finds his world disrupted after his boss hires the quirky and excitable Ruby.

California Dreaming
The hour-long event follows a group of talented young musicians auditioning to attend an esteemed performing arts boarding school, and features original songs written by Tedder.

ZJ Sparkleton
Quirky 10-year old blogger Ruby discovers her only video channel follower is a tail-zapping alien from the planet Pudge named ZJ Sparkleton, and they quickly become best friends. Along with their friend Earl, a taking con-man squirrel, Ruby teaches ZJ about her vision of Earth, while ZJ tries to control his unpredictable powers.

Monster High
The animated series will follow the characters as they navigate the hilarity of high school in the hallowed halls of Monster High.

Best & Bester
Best & Bester is a buddy comedy about two friends who can transform themselves into whatever they want, once per day —but figuring out what’s the best thing to be can be pretty tricky when you can be anything!

Transformers
In the series, a new species of Transformers must find their place and purpose among Autobots, Decepticons, and the human family that adopts them.

Other titles include Big Nate and Overlord And The Underwoods.

Returning shows include SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House, ALVINNN!!! And The Chipmunks, Santiago Of The Seas, Tyler Perry's Young Dylan, Blue Clues & You, Rugrats and Star Trek: Prodigy.

CBeebies:

Pinocchio And Friends

PBS Kids:

Alma's Way
Six-year old Alma, a Puerto Rican girl who lives with her family in the Bronx, learns to think for herself, making mistakes and finding solutions along the way.

Rosie's Rules
5-year-old Rosie Fuentes, a Mexican American girl just beginning to learn about the fascinating, baffling, thrilling world beyond her family walls.

Da Vinci Kids:

Superhero Sprinter Galore
Welcome to the planet of Bhilka, where Superhero Sprinter Galore uses the newfound knowledge from his life on Earth to solve daily problems and help his fellow citizens. And just like all superheroes, Sprinter also has a rival who hates all his innovations.

The Pet Rescuers
The Pet Rescuers follows the adventures and challenges of a devoted team on a mission to give abandoned pets another chance at a happy life. This heart-warming series will take you on an extraordinary journey and restore your faith in humanity.

Animal Embassy
Entertaining and informative, this series will take you behind the scenes of Loro Parque - one of the world’s best zoos. Packed with engaging characters - both animal and human, Animal Embassy reveals the unshakeable devotion to conservation and animal welfare.

Other titles include Wild Kratts.

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