Kidz Bop has partnered with Live Nation to extend the “Kidz Bop World Tour” to more than 35 cities across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

The announcement brings 20 new U.S. dates to the docket for this fall and in 2020. The Kidz Bop Kids will also perform their first-ever headlining tours in Canada and the U.K. as part of deal.

To coincide with the new shows, Kidz Bop, will release new albums on Nov. 5. Concerts see the Kids Bop Kids perform some of today’s top pop hits live on stage. Shows even give Dads the chance to show off their dance moves on stage during the “Daddy Dance Off” segments.

For tour dates and ticket information in the U.S. and Canada, visit KIDZBOP.com and LiveNation.com.

MGAE has chosen Sandrine de Raspide as the general manager of international sales and licensing.

Sandrine will transition from her previous role as senior vice president at Level-5 Abby Hong Kong. From 2002 to 2007, she was also play the vice president of international sales and marketing at MGAE. At the company, she played an integral role in the successful launch of the Bratz brand.

She will be based out of MGAE’s North American global headquarters in Chatsworth, California. “The role will see her report directly to Isaac Larian, chief executive officer and founder, MGAE. I have known Sandrine for many years, and I’m happy to have her back at MGAE,” says Larian. “Her deep knowledge of the international markets combined with her passionate spirit to deliver quality programs and initiatives will bring for exciting international licensing programs.”

Sandrine will be responsible for strategizing the growth and expansion of international markets in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Asia  and Latin America. Her focus will revolve around licensing and sales initiatives that align with the company’s overall growth categories, including content distribution, live experiences and consumer-engagement activities.

“It’s great to be back at MGAE. Our future is flush with new partners as we grab ahold of the many opportunities before us, and I am thrilled to help lead this charge,” comments Sandrine.

Entertainment One has chosen new agency representation for the “Ricky Zoom” franchise in Russia and MENA.

Rosman will develop the brand’s publishing category in Russia. Mega will oversee consumer products licensing for the brand in Russia and CIS. FILMA will represent eOne for consumer products.

The new partnerships follows the announcements that “Ricky Zoom” inked broadcast deals in the regions. Minika Cocuk brings the series to life in Turkey starting now. Free-to- air channels Karusel as Russia and Spacetoon, Kids’ TV Middle East and North Africa will follow later this fall.

“We’re very proud to welcome Karusel, Minika Cocuk and Spacetoon to our outstanding lineup of top-tier broadcasters” says eOne’s Monica Candiani, executive vice president international content sales, family and brands. “We’re delighted to expand our presence in these markets and to introduce Ricky Zoom to as many homes as possible.”

eOne recently made headlines when it announced it had been acquired by Hasbro for $4 billion.

Cyber Group Studios is expanding its distribution this week after signing U.K. deals with Sony Pictures Television’s Pop and Tiny Pop children’s channels.

The new animated series from the Paris and L.A.-based producers and distributors, “Gigantosaurus” and “Sadie Sparks” will be broadcast in the U.K. for the first time on free to air channels.

“We see this collaboration with Sony Pictures Television as a pivotal step in our journey which will enable us to grow the reach and audiences of both properties,” says Raphaelle Mathieu, senior vice-president, sales, acquisitions and new edia. “We are confident that securing free-to-air broadcast on the UK’s top-performing children’s channels – POP and Tiny POP – will help elevate Sadie Sparks and Gigantosaurus to great heights in such a key market.”

This new distribution deal comes at a time of significant growth for Cyber Group Studios’ brand extension program, with Gigantosaurus gathering new partners with Jakks Pacific as master toy licensee, 40 new TV tie-in books with Templar across 2020 and Outright Games who will develop and launch a video game for major consoles and PC.

“Our goal is to bring all kids’ and parents the best possible content, and so we’re thrilled to be working with Cyber Group Studios to bring Sadie Sparks and Gigantosaurus to a free to air audience for the very first time in the U.K.,” says Craig Hunter, head, kids networks, Sony Pictures Television. “These two new titles are full of exciting characters surrounded by great stories, and they’ll be great additions to our portfolio.”

Warner Animation Group has begun developing and producing a film based on Funko’s popular collectors’ figurines. The deal extends Warner Bros.’ and Funko’s long-running partnership, which has included various licensed collectibles from WB franchises such as Batman, Aquaman and Harry Potter.

“We’re thrilled for this opportunity and are committed to make an amazing Funko movie that stands on its own merit,” says Brian Mariotti, chief executive officer, Funko. “This isn’t about selling toys or building a brand. The team at Warner Animation Group have a unique vision of what the first film should be, and we are extremely excited to take this journey alongside them.”

Warner Animation Group is working with Oscar-nominated director and designer Teddy Newton, who is crafting the storyline, and Disney Animation veteran director Mark Dindal on the upcoming film.

The LEGO Group and musician Mark Ronson have launched a campaign–Rebuild The World–to help nurture the creative skills of children.

LEGO’s program will see more than 100 children meet Ronson and other artists to discuss ways they can explore their creative spark. The program will also include a series of workshops aimed at jumpstarting creative thinking in kids.

“My whole career has been about working with brilliant, creative people and seeing where our imaginations take us,” says Ronson. “Rebuild The World, is a wonderful opportunity to help inspire the next generation of creators who will come up with their own ideas to shape the future of everything from the way we live to the music we listen to.”

Ronson will also be joined by representatives from other creative fields. Partners in the discussion include British designer and inventor Dominic Wilcox, who will lead a series of Rebuilder Workshops this month. He, along with two other creatives, will challenge kids to solve everyday problems using LEGO bricks.

Crayola and Capri Sun have collaborated on a collection of custom-designed Capri Sun Lemonade packages.

The national, back-to-school promotion launched this fall. It lets customers fill color in the packaging using Crayola products. The promotion includes a redemption offer on Crayola markers on every purchase of two Capri Sun Lemonade packages. Individual pouches inside the packaging will also feature a hidden object game and Crayola branding.

Crayola’s partnership joins a similar deal between the crayon maker and Kraft. The Capri Sun partnership was brokered by Jenerosity Marketing.

Cartoon Network has partnered with ROMWE to create a new collection for the 21^st anniversary of “The Powerpuff Girls.”

The line includes 12 styles of women’s t-shirts. Collectively, the apparel aims to create an interactive and story-driven capsule collection. It will be available on www.us.romwe.com this month. ROMWE will feature the collection on its homepage and via targeted marketing campaigns.

“ROMWE is known for its diversified, accessible fashions; Cartoon Network and ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ are all about girls’ power, so this was a very natural alliance,” says Molly Miao, chief marketing officer, ROMWE. “I think the collection will give the fan base a medium for bringing their favorite icon and image to life.”

The collection joins other series0branded clothing from companies such as BIZUU.

Hoho Rights has announced a deal with Candy Jar Books to publish the first Shane the Chef cookbook.

Shane the Chef: Let’s Get Cooking! will contain 20 fun and healthy recipes for kids from Channel 5’s “Milkshake! Show” series.  The book will be published on Nov. 6 and is available now to pre-order on Amazon.

Sanrio has partnered with designer JimmyPaul to launch a limited-edition fashion line based on the Hello Kitty brand.

The collection is inspired by Hello Kitty staples such as the character’s famed bow. JimmyPaul says the collection aims to connect Hello Kitty aesthetics with the design elements of “Kintsugi” (the art of repairing broken pottery) and “Furoshiki” (the art of present wrapping). The collection debuted at this year’s London Fashion Week.

“I’m honored and privileged to work with Sanrio and such an iconic character like Hello Kitty,” says Paul. “This is truly a dream come true.”

JimmyPaul’s collection follows a similar collaboration with the “Sesame Street” brand, which debuted earlier this year. Licensed lifestyle products company Difuzed brokered both that deal and the Hello Kitty partnership.