Leading kids’ entertainment companies CAKE, King Banana TV and Paper Owl Films have announced the cast line-up for upcoming Nikhil & Jay, a 52 x 11 minute animated family sitcom for CBeebies, based on books by Chitra Soundar, that follows the adventures of two Indian/British dual heritage brothers and their loveable family. British Tamil actor Charithra Chandran leads an authentic voice cast as Nikhil and Jay’s mum Amma. Charithra is best known for her roles in Alex Rider, How to Date … [Read more...] about Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran leads authentic voice cast in CBeebies animated sitcom Nikhil & Jay
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New Seasons of Octonauts: Above & Beyond Lift Off on CBeebies
Sony Pictures Television – Kids (SPT – Kids) announced that the BBC has acquired the UK rights to the latest season of Octonauts spin-off series, Octonauts: Above & Beyond. The deal will see new 52 x 11’ episodes of Octonauts: Above & Beyond available on CBeebies and BBC iplayer from 16th October 2023 bringing new adventures for the beloved Octonauts as they continue to explore dynamic landscapes, experience new climates, rescue animals and protect the land they live on. Earlier … [Read more...] about New Seasons of Octonauts: Above & Beyond Lift Off on CBeebies
BBC Studios and MyVideo launch BBC PLAYER exclusively in Taiwan
BBC Studios and MyVideo, the video streaming service under Taiwan Mobile, today launched the flagship SVOD streaming platform, BBC PLAYER, for viewers in Taiwan. Featuring six BBC Studios brands, including BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, BBC First, BBC Brit, BBC Kids, and CBeebies, it encompasses a wide range of programme genres. Now, Taiwan audiences will be able to enjoy a full curated line-up of BBC Studios’ video on demand services in one single destination with 3,000 hours of premium content. As … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and MyVideo launch BBC PLAYER exclusively in Taiwan
CAKE and August Media Holdings announce second season of Tish Tash with CBeebies
Leading kids’ entertainment specialists CAKE and August Media Holdings have announced that CBeebies have pre-bought the upcoming season of International Emmy Award-nominated pre-school animation Tish Tash in a deal signed by CAKE. Following the series’ successful launch on CBeebies in September 2021, a further 52 episodes are in production with delivery planned for Autumn 2024 bringing the total number of episodes to 104 x 5’. A sing and dance along interstitial series is also planned for … [Read more...] about CAKE and August Media Holdings announce second season of Tish Tash with CBeebies
Studio 100 Media announces ‘Vegesaurs’ to head to CBeebies
Studio 100 Media, one of the leading independent studios for kids & family entertainment, has signed an agreement with the BBC for the CGI, comedy-adventure series Vegesaurs. Produced by independent Australian producer Cheeky Little Media in association with the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC), France TV and Studio 100, the mighty Vegesaurs (20 x 5’) will make their debut on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer later this year. Based on a concept created by Gary Eck and Nick O’Sullivan and … [Read more...] about Studio 100 Media announces ‘Vegesaurs’ to head to CBeebies
Beyond Rights secures new kids’ and factual deals in China
Ahead of its participation in the virtual MIP China event, Beyond Rights is pleased to announce the closure of several new deals for factual and kids’ content in the territory. Following its acquisition of Turbozaurs from the Beyond Rights catalogue, Youku, the streaming platform of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group, has now picked up both series of the charming and cosy pre-school animation title Hushabye Lullabye (30 x 3). Featuring loveable characters and lullabies, and set in … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights secures new kids’ and factual deals in China
