Top kids TV shows on Netflix UK

What good TV shows are on Netflix UK for kids? That’s the question many parents across the country will be asking this Bank Holiday weekend. Luckily, there are loads, thanks to a deal with DreamWorks Animation spawning tons of cartoons, … Read More

Top TV shows on Sky Kids and NOW TV

Need something to watch with the kids this school holiday? You’re not alone – and the streaming world knows it. From Netflix and YouTube to BBC iPlayer, everyone has their own standalone kids’ VOD product these days, stuffed with shows … Read More

Netflix orders three new preschool series

Netflix is expanding its kids’ TV line-up wth three new preschool series.

The streaming giant is increasingly focusing its efforts on family-friendly content, as it prepares for a split with Disney in the US and the launch of the House … Read More

The Prince of Peoria: Netflix announces new family series

Netflix is stepping up its family TV ambitions with the announcement of a new live action original series, The Prince of Peoria.

The multi-camera sitcom is created by Nick Stanton and Devin Bunje, who were behind Disney XD’s Gamer’s Guide … Read More

CBeebies launches interactive version of The Snow Queen

CBeebies has launched a new interactive version of The Snow Queen on its app.

The Snow Queen, narrated by actress Wunmi Mosaku, tells the tale of Gerda, a young village girl who is on a quest to save her best … Read More

YouTube Kids adds user profiles amid revamp

YouTube Kids is growing up fast, as the platform takes a leaf out of Netflix’s book with new user profiles.

Personalisation is a key feature now expected from streaming services, offering recommendations and watchlists tailored to each user’s tastes. Kids, … Read More

Netflix and Amazon bag first BAFTA Kids nominations

Netflix and Amazon have bagged their first ever BAFTA Kids awards nominations this year.

The entertainment industry has seen its awards ceremonies increasingly disrupted by the presence of online streaming services, with Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale winning Outstanding Drama Series … Read More

Melissa Cobb to lead Netflix kids and family content team

Melissa Cobb has been hired to lead Netflix’s kids team, as the streaming giant ramps up its family original content.

As Vice President, Kids and Family, Cobb will oversee the creation and acquisition of series and films for children and … Read More

Amazon unveils autumn slate of kids originals

Amazon has unveiled its autumn slate for kids originals, ranging from mice to sea monsters.

“Our autumn slate will bring customers more engaging and heartwarming stories to enjoy with their families,” says Tara Sorensen, Head of Kids Programming at Amazon … Read More

Hasbro and Netflix team up for Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters

Stretch Armstrong is officially coming to Netflix this year.

Hasbro is flexing more muscle in programming for kids, teaming up with the streaming giant to produce Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters, a new original series.

Originally introduced in … Read More