Pop CultureWEEKEND PILE-ON
Why streamers haven't saved the kids content industry
Producers are heading to Mipcom in Cannes, which starts Monday after MipJunior opened on Saturday; the puppies remain unfunded.

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVariety reports that kids content producers are struggling to get their series financed, and Netflix and Amazon have not proved the saviors.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMany are at Mipcom, which starts Monday in Cannes.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA week on the French Riviera to fix a money problem? That's the best plan I've heard all year. Sunshine, croissants, hope.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHope. In Cannes. They'll pitch a cartoon truck to a man in a linen suit, and he'll say he loves it and never call.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe might call!

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNever.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorStreamers were meant to be the answer. Variety says they haven't been.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThen they need a better pitch. Singing. A very brave puppy.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA brave puppy gets cancelled after one season, Vera. Then a tribunal, with the talking truck as witness.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe truck is innocent!

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have been to Cannes. Nobody was financed. Everyone had lunch.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThat's the most chilling thing you've ever said.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLater this half hour: what does Columbus need protecting from, and who's the bodyguard?

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBrock, tell me the sun is at least financed this weekend.



