Family TV Round-Up: More 'Harry Potter' for ABC Family, New 'Dinosaur Train' and More

Welcome to the Family TV Round-Up, a recap of all kid-friendly programming across the television universe. We'll sum up all the news related to children's programming, as well as profile the people and shows that your kids, tweens and teens are talking about.

We start with ABC Family and their love for the Harry Potter movie series. Last week, the cable outlet signed a deal with Warner Brothers to acquire the rights to the last two entries in the franchise -- 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2.' The agreement, which will give ABC Family first-run rights on basic cable, allows the network to run Part 1 of the movie in the spring of 2013, with part two to air in the winter of that same year.

In other news...

On Monday, Dec. 6, Nickelodeon premieres a holiday-themed episode of 'Team Umizoomi.' Titled 'Santa's Little Fixers,' the new episode airs at 11:30AM.

Disney Channel has picked up a new live-action comedy to fill one of the spots left by departing series 'Hannah Montana Forever,' 'Jonas LA,' and 'Wizards of Waverly Place.' 'A.N.T. Farm,' set to begin production early next year, will focus on Chyna Sparks -- a middle school musical prodigy accepted into the high school Accelerated Natural Talent (A.N.T.) program.

Disney Channel has also green-lighted a new music/comedy series a la the highly popular 'Glee.' With the working title of 'Madison High,' the series will feature a group of teens and tweens as they weave their tales through song and dance at their school's extended theater program. Casting for the show as well as the production start date for this single-camera comedy have yet to be announced.

After years spent on Discovery Kids, 'Peep and the Big Wide World' is coming to public television staring in January. Narrated by actress Joan Cusack, the new season of 'Peep' will guest star Megan Mullally as an obnoxious duck and Holly Hunter as the character named Robin. Check your local listings for the premiere date and time in your area.

Also appearing on PBS in January is the new 2D animated/live-action series 'Wild Kratts.' Starring zoologist brothers Chris and Martin Kratts, the series will air on Tuesday and Wednesdays at 6:30PM and Saturdays at 3PM. Again, check your local listings for premiere dates.

Linda Ellerbee is taking a look at kids living with service dogs in this Sunday's 'Nick News.' Titled 'Good Dog,' the episode will explore what these service dogs have done for the kids and how they have changed their lives. This newest installment of 'Nick News With Linda Ellerbee' premieres at 9PM on Nickelodeon.

'Dinosaur Train,' the CGI-animated preschool series produced by The Jim Henson Company, offers up a new episode next week. The premiere will be on Mon., Dec. 6 on PBS Kids. The new episode coincides with the release of a new 'Dinosaur Train' DVD, 'Dinosaurs in the Snow,' due out this month.

Cartoon Network picks up new seasons of three of its more popular weeknight primetime programs. Three of the network's Monday night offerings, 'Adventure Time,' 'Regular Show' and 'MAD' all picked up new season orders. For 'Adventure Time' this will be the third season.

Programming Note: The new 'Big Time Rush' one-hour special premieres tonight. Titled 'Big Time Christmas,' the 8PM program features a duet with Miranda Cosgrove as well as an appearance by Snoop Dogg.