- US retail sales were up in January, but shoppers are still cautious (The New York Times)
- Will Japanese children’s film Arrietty breakthrough in the US with Pixar’s support? (The Wall Street Journal)
- Cartoon Network taps animation talent in Abu Dhabi (The National)
- Social media pushes teen superhero flick to top of box office (Chicago Sun-Times)

Kidscreened
- US retail sales were up in January, but shoppers are still cautious (The New York Times)
- Will Japanese children's film Arrietty breakthrough in the US with Pixar's support? (The Wall Street Journal)
- Cartoon Network taps animation talent in Abu Dhabi (The National)
- Social media pushes teen superhero flick to top of box office (Chicago Sun-Times)
February 6, 2012