More than 30 studios have now petitioned the Canadian government and raised US$145,000 to help the kids content investor keep its lights on.

The distributor will kick off a year-long North American initiative in 2027 to provide theaters with new titles to keep bringing families back between major studio releases.

Spiritum is teaming up with former Wiggle Emma Watkins to introduce its hit IP Plim Plim to English-speaking kids—and seeking more partnerships to expand its Anglophone reach.

Also, Moonbug's franchises expand their global reach with Skydance, a Fia's Fairies spinoff gets the green light, and more.

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