1. Moonbug awarded US$23 million in major copyright case by: Ryan Tuchow 

The company wins its lawsuit against China’s Babybus for “blatantly copying” CoComelon characters, songs and images.

2. FEATURE: An oral history of PAW Patrol by: Cole Watson and Sadhana Bharanidharan 

As Spin Master’s juggernaut turns 10, the execs and creative talent behind this iconic preschool franchise share the story of how it took over the small screen, the big screen and toy aisles everywhere.

3. Moonbug Entertainment lays off CoComelon staffers by: Cole Watson 

Moonbug has let some writers go as it wraps up long-term projects for its biggest franchise, and additional positions have also been eliminated in the restructuring.

4. Basic Fun! to relaunch Hasbro’s Littlest Pet Shop by: Cole Watson 

The toyco is working on a new range of toys, playsets and accessories for the collectible critters that will hit shelves in 2024.

5. Peacock unveils a Jurassic park LEGO special by: Sadhana Bharanidharan 

Dino content finds a way—onto NBCUniversal streamer Peacock, in this case.

6. Netflix, Disney leading the kids TV pack in LGBTQ representation by: Ryan Tuchow 

According to advocacy org GLAAD, Netflix was the streamer with the most LGBTQ characters in its kids content last year, but there was a slight dip in representation overall.

7. And the 2023 Kidscreen Awards winners are… by: Jeremy Dickson 

Netflix walked away with 15 trophies tonight, and two of its kids shows—Deepa & Anoop and Heartstopper—tied for most wins.

8. The Daily Wire launches a kids streaming app with originals and pick-ups by: Ryan Tuchow 

Bentkey is in the market for more children’s programming as it looks to spend US$100 million in three years.

9. Five predictions that could define the kids market in 2023 by: Ryan Tuchow 

TikTok becoming the next big search engine, sports targeting the youngest demos, and a linear comeback are some of The Insights Family’s latest prognostications.

10. WildBrain workers move to form a union by: Ryan Tuchow 

Hundreds of animators at the Vancouver studio have signed union support cards, and they’re running a town hall next week to talk about next steps.