Shanghai — BBC Worldwide and Smart English, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Popular Holdings Limited, announced at the GREAT Festival of Creativity in Shanghai, that it has officially started the roll out of its learning centres in China with the first CBeebies-themed English language learning centre in Shanghai opening its doors in mid 2015. The launch of the CBeebies learning centre is part of a collaboration agreement signed in late 2014 with Popular Holdings to license a … [Read more...] about Shanghai to open CBeebies English Learning Centre
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“Waybuloo” set to launch in China
Zodiak Kids announced that CBeebies’ favourite Waybuloo is set to launch in China next month. CCTV has taken all 150 nineteen minute episodes of the series for their children’s channel CCTV-14 and will officially launch the series dubbed into Mandarin in March 2015. Licensing partner Guangzhou Huaen Century Culture Communication Co. Ltd. will launch a range of Waybuloo products including plush, toys and DVDs with more products planned to follow. There is … [Read more...] about “Waybuloo” set to launch in China
“Mister Maker” secures Australasia tour
Zodiak Kids announced that CBeebies’ Mister Maker will be touring Australia and New Zealand in a live theatre tour after signing a deal with global entertainment provider Live Nation. The deal has been put in place by Zodiak Kids’ Australian agent Fusion. The agreement will see a show featuring Mister Maker, based on the TV series, appearing in key cities throughout Australia from January 2015. Starting at the Iconic Sydney Opera House for seven days the show will then return to … [Read more...] about “Mister Maker” secures Australasia tour
DHX Media to produce new “Teletubbies” episodes for CBeebies
Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, Vancouver – DHX Media, an independent creator, producer, distributor and licensor of children’s entertainment content announced on June 13 plans to produce 60 brand new Teletubbies episodes for CBeebies. The new series will feature the same well-loved characters and styling but will be visually enhanced, bringing a refreshed and contemporary look and feel to one of the world’s most well-known properties, which is still … [Read more...] about DHX Media to produce new “Teletubbies” episodes for CBeebies
CBeebies SVOD service goes to South Korea
Seoul, South Korea – BBC Worldwide has announced a deal with KT Corporation, a leading South Korean telecommunications provider, to launch a CBeebies SVOD service on KT olleh TV. Over five million KT olleh TV viewers will have access to the vast library of CBeebies programmes on their IPTV platform, including highly rated pre-school programmes such as Tweenies, Bits … [Read more...] about CBeebies SVOD service goes to South Korea
DHX Media appoints UYoung Media Group for series campaign
Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Toronto Vancouver – DHX Media has appointed UYoung Media Group to spearhead a comprehensive licencing and merchandising campaign in China for its hit property In the Night Garden, which airs on China’s state broadcaster CCTV. In the Night Garden has achieved international success, airing in 36 countries and translated into 19 languages. Stephen Gould, Commercial Director at DHX Media, said: “This is a hugely … [Read more...] about DHX Media appoints UYoung Media Group for series campaign
