A brand new daily children’s show is coming up on NHK this spring. Premiering on April 2nd at 7:00am, The Wakey Show is aimed at elementary school kids before they head off to school. The main character, Wakey, who is a DJ, and his puppet friends will deliver bits of fun and music each day to make the children’s lives a little brighter. Drawing from the diverse educational content of NHK’s educational TV channel, this 20-minute edutainment show will open the children’s door to knowledge through … [Read more...] about NHK launches a new children’s morning show The Wakey Show
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3D animation children’s program ‘Hello Kitty: Super Style’ secures first pre-sales
Hello Kitty: Super Style, an original 3D animated children’s program based on Sanrio’s iconic Hello Kitty franchise has secured its first presales following a raft of deals secured by producers Watch Next, Monello and Maga Animation Studio and distributor Kids First. The 52 x 11-minute 3D animated show is commissioned and co-developed with Amazon Kids+. It has been picked up by Canal+ and M6 in France in an agreement signed by Monello and Watch Next, while Maga Animation Studio … [Read more...] about 3D animation children’s program ‘Hello Kitty: Super Style’ secures first pre-sales
‘Tales of Arcadia: 3Below’ premieres on DreamWorks on 1 March
DreamWorks – NBCUniversal International Networks’ 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment – announced the channel premiere of Tales of Arcadia: 3Below. The new series will unlock 13, 30-minute episodes, each showcasing out-of-this-world storytelling and intergalactic sci-fi fantasy that is set to keep viewers tuning in. The series will premiere on DreamWorks on Monday, March 1 at 7:20 p.m. (PHT). 3Below is the second story in visionary Guillermo Del Toro’s … [Read more...] about ‘Tales of Arcadia: 3Below’ premieres on DreamWorks on 1 March
CBeebies pre-school channel returns to India
BBC Studios, a global content company with British creativity at its heart, has announced the re-launch of its popular children’s channel, CBeebies, in India. The channel is available across leading multi-system operators in the country including Tata Sky (DTH & Mobile) Sun DTH, IMCL, Fastway, and Kal Cables, amongst many others – currently reaching 33million+ homes. More platforms will be launching the channel in the coming weeks, making the service available in as many homes as … [Read more...] about CBeebies pre-school channel returns to India
DreamWorks announces channel premiere of ‘The Boss Baby: Back In Business’ On 6 July
DreamWorks – NBCUniversal International Networks’ 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment announced the channel premiere of The Boss Baby: Back in Business. The new series brings a colourful mix of happy chaos, family love, and heroism to the small screen. The series will premiere on the DreamWorks channel from Monday, 6 July at 6:30 p.m. (PHT). Following on from where the blockbuster movie left off, the new animated series follows practical and savvy salesman Boss Baby, and … [Read more...] about DreamWorks announces channel premiere of ‘The Boss Baby: Back In Business’ On 6 July
“Chaplin & Co.” gains distribution in over 100 territories
Paris – The charm and multi-generational appeal of Charlie Chaplin continues to resonate with broadcasters and their viewers the world over as PGS Entertainment chalks up more licensing deals for the animated series Chaplin & Co. Produced by Method Animation, and commissioned by France Televisions and Rai Fiction, the series is now airing in 100+ territories. Broadcasters that have recently acquired Chaplin & Co. (104 x 6’ or 26 x 26’) include RAI in Italy, RTVE in … [Read more...] about “Chaplin & Co.” gains distribution in over 100 territories