• As it prepares to celebrate 10 years in the biz and better reflect its activity in production, licensing, home entertainment and feature films, Target Entertainment has changed its name to Target Entertainment Group. Also look for a new corporate and brand identity to accompany the name change.
• UK comedian and TV personality, Rob Brydon is hosting The Licensing Awards 2008 at The Royal Lancaster Hotel taking place in London on September 17.
• Toronto, Canada’s CCI Entertainment‘s reality series Ghost Trackersis nominated for two Gemini awards: Best Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series, and Best Host in a Pre-School, Children’s or Youth Program or Series. The Gemini Awards recognize the best in Canadian television.
• Amberwood Entertainment has contracted Big Jump Productions to provide animation services on the fourth series of The Secret World of Benjamin Bear commissioned by Family Channel.