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Genius Brands Network Partners with Tankee
 Genius Brands Network, which includes the Kid Genius Cartoon Channel and Baby Genius TV, has entered into a cross-content partnership with the on-demand entertainment platform Tankee.
Starting next month, Genius Brands Network will launch a slate of Tankee Originals, including Fairy Horse Quest, Minecraft Journey to the End, Octodad Dadliest Catch and PixARK Adventure. The deal will see a total of 75 episodes land on the Kid Genius Cartoon Channel, which targets kids ages 6 to 11. Tankee, meanwhile, will launch content from Genius Brands’ Kid Genius Cartoon Channel such as Warren Buffett’s Secret Millionaires Club and Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab across its free entertainment app.
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Dragon Ball Super to Bow on POP
 The animated series Dragon Ball Super is slated for a summer debut on the children’s channel POP in the U.K.
The Japanese adventure series, created by Toei Animation and distributed by Sony Pictures Television’s Funimation in the U.S., is set to launch on the channel on Monday, July 1, at 7 p.m., and will be available on free TV in the U.K. for the first time. Dragon Ball Super reconnects fans with their favorite characters while introducing fresh storylines, including the unveiling of 12 universes.
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Duke & Duchess of Sussex-Inspired Animated Series in the Works
 London- and New York-based 5-O Entertainment Studios is launching the new animated series Royalty, inspired by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Duchess Meghan of Sussex.
The new series will feature a royal family based on the Sussexes, following the fictitious Prince Andrew and Princess Caroline and their four children, as well as a few other royal favorites. Set in London, Royalty will also count among its characters a Queen who loves dogs and horses. The characters are loosely based upon the Little Melanie children’s book series and kids’ entertainment franchise, which contains more than 250 stories.
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Mouk Set for Summer Debut on Semillitas
Semillitas, SomosTV’s 24-hour Spanish-language animation channel for toddlers and preschoolers, has added to its lineup Mouk, an educational series that showcases cultures from around the world.
The show is set to bow on the network on July 1. Mouk follows the titular bear and his friend Chavapa as they travel around the world showing the traditions, landscapes, dishes and typical music of the different countries they visit. The show aims to promote cultural diversity and teach kids geography.
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Riki Group – Kikoriki
 (Comedy, 216x6.5 min. 2D, 51x11 min. 3D) Round-shaped funny creatures live in the beautiful fairytale land of Kikoriki. Each has its own personality and each story teaches valuable lessons.
Watch now on WorldScreenings.com
Monster Entertainment – Earth to Luna!
 (Animation, 130x12 min.) A preschool series all about Luna, a 6-year-old girl who is completely, undeniably and passionately into just one thing: science.
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CAKE – My Knight and Me
 (Kids 6-11 animation, 52x11 min.) Jimmy the Squire, best friend Cat and chivalrous Henri of Orange make the Dark Ages a little lighter and a lot more fun in this medieval comedy.
Watch now on WorldScreenings.com
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