The latest episodes of Fred Rogers Productions and Spiffy Pictures’ puppet series kick off April 14 on PBS Kids; half-hour special ‘A Donkey Hodie Road Trip’ premieres April 17.
From Fred Rogers Productions, ‘A Donkey Hodie New Year’ follows Someplace Else and Donkey Hodie, who is preparing for her special family tradition with Grampy and Cousin Hodie; the episode airs December 2.
Crossover special with ‘Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood’ animated characters reimagined as puppets will join the new season’s episodes, all coming in 2025.
In the final day of accepting submissions for the third year of fellows, the studio’s eight-week program is dedicated to fostering emerging writers' careers in children's media, blending virtual and in-person sessions with ongoing mentorship and professional networking opportunities.
A new Season 5 special breaks the fourth wall with Nature Cat and his friends working to figure out what their movie special is about, as the newly anointed King Galahad. voiced by Chris Parnell (‘SNL’), begins taking things from nature for his castle; the special, along with a ‘Nature Chat with Nature Cat’ short form series that speaks directly to fans, debuts today, April 22.
Advancing its accessibility offerings, PBS Kids launches ASL integration on popular animated series, available free on its digital streaming platforms; shows include ‘Arthur,’ ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,’ and ‘Donkey Hodie.’
22 years after the final episode of ‘Mister Rogers' Neighborhood’ aired, Fred Rogers Productions continues its mission to create quality kid’s content with a slate of award-winning series and its innovative, eight-week program for emerging BIPOC writers that focuses on how to build and sustain a career as a freelance writer in children's media.
The five-year program will support new writers from underrepresented racial groups building their careers in children’s media; application submissions being accepted May 1-15.
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations extends grant for Fred Rogers Productions' kids' animated TV series, which promote core messages and learning goals in problem-solving skills, resilience, empathy, and other life skills.
The popular puppet series inspired by ‘Mister Rogers' Neighborhood’s characters is slated to hit Spring 2023; show is designed to help kids learn resilience, persistence, and problem solving.
Company receives funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation and Heinz Family Foundation in support of onscreen programming and community outreach for the two PBS KIDS animated series.
The award-winning kid’s series, produced by Spiffy Pictures, features an all-star comedic cast including Taran Killam, Kate McKinnon, Bobby Moynihan, and Kate Micucci; new episodes, plus two new movie specials, are set to debut in 2022.
The series of 3-minute animated shorts inspires young viewers to explore and discover ecosystems in their own backyards; show airs beginning June 4 following episodes of ‘Donkey Hodie.’
Company promotes Suzanne Masri and Brittany Smith, and adds Christina Gorski, to support growing PBS KIDS portfolio.
Studio receives $3 million grant from Corporation for Public Broadcasting to support production of the new preschool puppet series; previous CPB grants have funded animated kids’ series ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,’ ‘Odd Squad,’ and ‘Peg + Cat.’
