PBS Kids To Unveil New Logo

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

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

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.”

MultiChoice Delays The Launch Of KIX And PBS Kids On Lower Bouquets

MultiChoice was scheduled to launch the martial arts movie channel KIX on DStv Access bouquets while the educational brand PBS Kids would be added to Easyview. At the same time, e.tv's 4 channels were scheduled for termination and new prices take into effect.

From April 1st, viewers were overjoyed to see the 4 e.tv channels haven't been removed as planned as the channels were extended for another 2 months delaying the launches of PBS Kids and KIX.

eMedia Investments is taking MultiChoice to the Competition Tribunal in regard to their agreement for the 4 channels currently seen on DStv. The brand demands for more money and obviously MultiChoice refused which led to the axing of their channels from the brand by June.

 

eMedia Investments was asked in a recent interview about the possibility of MultiChoice returning the soon-to-be axed channels eToonz, eMovies, eMovies Extra and eExtra and here's their statement:

It will be up to them. Our strategy is that our channels are free-to-air channels and should be available wherever people access channels. So that's their decision, there's no regulation that they need to carry the channels. Our view is that they should.

 

The worst part to all of this consumers will have to wait likely until the current agreement ends in May to know the outcome with both parties.

Just by analysing this situation, MultiChoice seems affirmed with their decision of scrapping the 4 channels as they already launched DreamWorks and plan to add another movie channel in the near future.

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As Predicted, PBS Kids Replaces eToonz On DStv Easyview With eExtra Possibly Being Phased Out For Either Telemundo And/Or Novela Magic

MultiChoice continues disregarding the existence of Easyview package which is set to lose 2 channels by the end of March. As seen in the previous week, MultiChoice found the relevant replacement for some packages.

Through an enquiry it was revealed that Easyview customers would be getting the educational channel, PBS Kids (channel 313) in place of entertainment channel eToonz (channel 311) and of course MultiChoice couldn't bother to mention that when announcing the addition of KIX to Access.

PBS Kids was available on the Easyview package when the channel was exclusive to the DStv app but likely due to costs it was put on Access when it launched in 2019.

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PBS Kids features a broad mix of live-action and animated children's programs which are designed for improving early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills of young children aged 3-9.

Also joining eToonz out the door by the end of March is eExtra of course details of a potential replacement channel is still awaiting confirmation. According to sources, either Telemundo from NBCUniversal or M-Net's Novela Magic will be slotted on the package.

Novela Magic and Telemundo both offer their fair share of repeats compared to Zee World and Star Life. So the idea of one of these two even both being made available to the platform doesn't seem far fetched.

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If you browse each DStv package, only Easyview customers don't have access to the existing bulk of local dramas spread across the M-Net channels if anything that channel will benefit that package. This channel will never make up for the loss of eExtra if anything you could consider it a suitable successor to SABC Encore.

Telemundo on the other hand could make up for eExtra as the content seen on both outlets were produced outside of Africa. The problem only dives down to the location in which these programs were filmed which can be a problem to some viewers as one had Turkish and Korean and this one Mexican.

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Charlie Brown's Early Years - Peter Robbins

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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Insidus Content Roundups #4: [MUST WATCH] The Flying Luna Clipper, PBS Kids Announces New Series Work It Out Wombat And WarnerMedia Greenlit Jessica's Big Little World And More Craig Of The Creek

Recommendation: The Flying Luna Clipper

The story revolves around thrill seekers hoping onto a plane and going on random adventures on random islands. It's got incredible graphics and a unique outlook on the world.

The film was produced with MSX a gadget which came out in 1983. The creator Ikko Ono often gives life to inanimate objects or things that shouldn't be talking in most of his work.

The Flying Luna Clipper was actually a collection of short movie clips that was made with an MSX micro computer. The movie was made for a series entitled A Gross Leader. The idea of that theatre came from concepts used to screen his media including virtual and open theatres and the place Tahiti.

The movie is a must watch if you're more focused on the visuals as opposed to the storyline.

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PBS Kids Greenlits Work It Out Wombats!

PBS KIDS has greenlit Work it Out Wombats!, a new 2D-animated preschool series from GBH Kids (Molly of Denali ) and Pipeline Studios (Alma’s Way) that’s set to premiere in early 2023.

Set in a fantastical animal world, the series stars a trio of spirited and creative marsupials (pictured) who share a treehouse apartment with their grandmother. Stories highlight concepts from computer science, such as sequencing and debugging, to show preschoolers how computational thinking can help them solve problems, express themselves and perform tasks.

‘Craig of the Creek’ Gets Season 5 Renewal and Spin-Off Greenlights

WarnerMedia Kids & Family announced two new project greenlights and a series renewal that will expand the storytelling universe of the multi award-nominated, Craig of the Creek. The series has been picked up for Season 5 with spinoffs to include a preschool series, Jessica’s Big Little World, and an original animated movie, Craig of the Creek: The Movie.

“In Craig of the Creek, Matt Burnett, Ben Levin, Tiffany Ford, and the entire crew created a charming, imaginative, and inclusive world that represents the best in kids’ animation,” commented Cartoon Network Studios and Warner Bros. president Sam Register. “We could not ask for a better foundation as we expand the stories of the Creek into preschool and long-form projects ensuring that Craig of the Creek is well on its way to becoming our studio’s next big kids’ franchise.”

“Since its debut, Craig of the Creek has been an instant audience favorite, capturing the joy of being a kid along with the humor and heart of family life,” added Amy Friedman, Warner Bros. head of kids & family programming. “We are so thrilled with how Cartoon Network Studios has opened up Craig’s world and that his hilarious little sister Jessica, a breakout character, will now have her own show!”

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In Jessica’s Big Little World , no task is too big, even when you’re little! Set to debut in 2023, this preschool spinoff centers on the Creek’s favorite resilient little sister, Jessica, as she navigates her way through a world where everything seems much bigger than she is. Although she’s the youngest and still needs help with a lot, Jessica is inspired by the grown-ups and bigger kids around her and is persistent in her quest to conquer monumental kid tasks like creating a bedtime routine or saying hi to a new classmate. With the help of her friends, imaginary and real, Jessica sets off to take on the world, even if she still does suck her thumb…sometimes.

Following Cartoonito’s framework of Humancentric Learning,
Jessica’s Big Little World aims to mirror important moments and milestones in children’s lives to help them recognize and appreciate that difficult experiences and feelings are universal. The preschool series will weave themes of communication, imaginative play, perseverance, and embracing age-appropriate strategies for overcoming obstacles throughout.

Craig of the Creek: The Movie is an origin story of the Creek’s bravest explorer that could only be told through the scope of a movie. Craig Williams is the shy, new kid in town, longing for his old home and life. Little does he know, he’ll soon set off on the biggest adventure he could ever dream of. Treasure maps, pirate ships, and a villain who wants to destroy the Creek are just the beginning in this treasure hunting epic! Craig of the Creek: The Movie is expected to premiere in 2023.

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Season 5 of Craig of the Creek follows the precocious Craig and his best friends Kelsey and J.P., as they transform everyday afternoons into extraordinary adventures through imaginative play at the neighborhood creek. The new episodes will delve deeper into the endless world of the Creek as Craig embarks on more journeys with friends new and old, finding adventure, mystery, and fun around every bend. Season 5 is slated for release early next year.

Craig of the Creek, Craig of the Creek: The Movie , and Jessica’s Big Little World are executive produced and co-created by Emmy-nominated Steven Universe writers Matt Burnett and Ben Levin. Jessica’s Big Little World is executive produced and co-created by former Craig of the Creek supervising director, Tiffany Ford.

“Seeing how viewers automatically fell in love with Jessica, the littlest member of the Williams family, and her big belief that she can do what everyone else does, developing Jessica’s Big Little World was a natural next step in the Craig universe,” shared Burnett and Levin. “Tiffany has been part of the Craig of the Creek family since the beginning and there isn’t a better voice to bring our pint-sized heroine’s journey to preschoolers.”

“I’m very much looking forward to the stories we’re going to tell on Jessica’s Big Little World,” added Ford. “We hope to bring forth relatable adventures that kids and parents can both connect to. I personally feel close to Jessica— she reminds me of people in my family, experiences that I’ve had, and friends that I’ve known. As we continue to develop this very special show, Jessica’s journey to becoming a big kid has also inspired me to find a more kind and compassionate approach to the even smallest moments in life.”

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

Netflix:

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.

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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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A BLAST FROM THE PAST!!! As Cyberchase Makes Returns To Africa Through PBS Kids This November

New Series Alert: Hero Elementary Coming Soon To PBS Kids Africa

PBS Kids is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based media, using new and traditional platforms to support children in their acquisition of knowledge and critical thinking skills while empowering their imagination and curiosity of the world.

The channel is set to introduce it's first superhero series created by Carol-Lynn Parente and Christine Ferraro (Sesame Street) onto the African shores, Hero Elementary.

Hero Elementary, centres on the students of "The Sparks' Crew"— Lucita Sky, AJ Gadgets, Sara Snap and Benny Bubbles — who are trained in superheroics by their quirky and enthusiastic teacher, Mr. Sparks. Together the students work as a team, using their own unique superpowers, as well as the "Superpowers of Science" to help people, solve problems, and try to make the world a better place.

The first season consists of 40 half-hour episodes, each of them containing two segments each.

On the first segment of Hero Elementary titled "Hatching a Plan", Sparks' Crew vow to reunite a baby bird with its parents with the second segment titled "The Invisible Force", the crew tries to find out why the decorations for a young girl's birthday party have vanished.

Double new episodes airs daily from 05:50 CAT with repeats at 09:10 CAT, 12:35 CAT, 16:00 CAT, 19:25 CAT and 22:50 CAT.

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New Series Alert: Martha Speaks Season 5 Coming Soon To PBS Kids Africa

The series revolves around a talking dog named Martha, who is owned by 10-year-old Helen Lorraine (known in the books as Helen Finney). Whenever Helen feeds Martha alphabet soup , the pasta letters somehow travel to her brain instead of her stomach, giving her the ability to speak human words. The show takes place in the fictional town of Wagstaff City, likely referring to Flagstaff, Arizona or even a fictionalized version of Flagstaff, Maine.

Based on the 1992 children's book with the same name. The show focuses on mainly synonyms and vocabulary, with each episode featuring an underlying theme illustrated with (usually informal) keywords, but can occasionally focus on introducing preschoolers to different science and other learning concepts, such as the Spanish language through passing mentions, history, and astronomy.

The fifth season consists of eight episodes which debuted back in 2013 in the United States and is one of the shortest seasons for the show.

The fifth season airs Fridays at 16:00 as part of Fresh Fridays from 4 June.

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