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Australia’s Pixel Zoo Animation Studios, which has done service work for leading global brands such as Bratz and L.O.L. – Surprise!, is moving into original content production with the launch of a new division, Pixel Labs, and has tapped Emmy Award-winning kids TV veteran Josh Fisher to lead its development efforts.

Fisher will oversee Pixel Labs from a new Los Angeles office, marking the Brisbane-based studio’s first expansion into the U.S. The announcement was shared with Variety by Pixel Zoo founder and CEO Paul Gillett and head of studio Sebastian Gonzalez.

Known for its high-quality animation services for global clients, including Hasbro, Mga Entertainment, Spin Master, eOne and Moonbug Entertainment, Pixel Zoo is part of Mga Studios. The launch of Pixel Labs signals a shift toward creating its own intellectual property across film, television and digital platforms.

“We’re excited to broaden our client business with the launch of Pixel Labs,...

2025 is in full swing, and the end of a month brings both a new one and yet another shakeup in the Netflix library. As the service that arguably paved the way for the streaming wars that have defined modern pop culture, Netflix made a name for itself by offering something for seemingly everybody.

As such, whether you’re a child (or a brony), a fan of Korean television, or you just want a silly sitcom to unwind with, we’re rounding up the best shows leaving Netflix over the course of February. Buckle up and schedule your binging — this may be your last chance to stream these series for a while.

'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic' (Seasons 1-4) Leaving Netflix on February 1

For years, onlookers believed that children’s cartoons based on toy lines were a phenomenon exclusive to the ‘80s, but My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic...

Podcast industry leader Stitcher today unveiled its expanding roster of new shows, original content and advertising partnerships at the Winter Podcast Upfront in Los Angeles.

Hosted by Stitcher and six other top podcast networks, the Winter Podcast Upfront gave advertisers, agencies and media a first look at the newest partnerships, talent and shows slated for 2019, with presentations featuring stars, producers and leading industry executives.

Actor and comedian Paul Scheer joined Stitcher Chief Revenue Officer Korri Kolesa to unveil Stitcher’s slate of new programming. Scheer launched his movie critique podcast “Unspooled” on Stitcher’s Earwolf comedy podcast network last year and is the host of Earwolf’s long-running hit show “How Did This Get Made?”

Also joining Stitcher onstage were writers, actors and New York Times best-selling authors Allison Raskin and Gaby Dunn. On March 13, the pair will debut “Just Between Us,” based on their hit odd-couple comedy YouTube series of the same name,...

Amazon Studios has greenlit production on Do, Re & Mi, an animated musical series for preschoolers, from Kristen Bell, Jackie Tohn, Michael Scharf (Moon and The Son: An Imagined Conversation), Ivan Askwith (Veronica Mars) and Gaumont. The 52-episode 11-minute series will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in over 200 countries and territories.

Created by Tohn and Scharf, Do, Re & Mi is about three birdy best friends named Do, Re & Mi who live in a world filled with rhythm, beats and melodies. Along with their day-to-day adventures, the characters model ways for parents and young kids to talk about music and connect these ideas to their social-emotional development. Every episode ends in a song, featuring original tracks performed by Bell (Frozen), Tohn, and other surprise guests.

Bell, Tone, Scharf and Askwith executive produce. Emmy-nominated Corey Powell is serving as showrunner.

Lookin' good, Blanda Eggenschwiler! Joe Jonas' girlfriend paid renowned celeb hairstylist Corey Powell a visit for her birthday to change things up a bit, and E! News has the exclusive photo of the model's gorgeous new 'do. Powell tells us, "Blanda asked if we should go lighter or darker and I thought why don't we do both? With Coachella coming up, we deepened and enriched the base as well as utilized balayage technique for a modern twist on an ombré." After getting lighter locks, Eggenschwiler was taken to Universal Studios to enjoy a day of fun and rides with her friends, E! News exclusively learns. Jonas coordinated it so that her best pals were able to meet the couple at...