Percy Jackson and the Olympians and other coming-of-age stories are dominating live-action TV series across streaming. Major tween-loved franchises have historically been kept to movies, due to production value. But advancements in visual technology have made it more feasible and cost-effective to bring fantasy sagas like Avatar: The Last Airbender to live-action TV. With evolving viewing habits and tastes, even children’s programming has become more sophisticated. Companies like Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Discovery are investing heavily in kids’ programming as they notice these productions often appeal to parents and nostalgic adults, too, creating crossover appeal. (LA Times)
📊 YPulse data: 43% of 13-39-year-olds watch current/new kids’ content that wasn’t around they you were young
