Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, Vancouver – DHX Media, a leading international producer and distributor of television programming and interactive content, has entered into an agreement to acquire Cookie Jar Entertainment to create Canada’s largest independent children’s entertainment company, bringing together globally recognised brands seen in over 160 countries. The deal is expected to be completed in mid-October, subject to a number of conditions including the … [Read more...] about DHX Media to acquire Cookie Jar Entertainment
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NBCUniversal acquires majority stake in KidsCo
London – NBCUniversal International has announced the acquisition of a 51 percent stake in international children’s channel KidsCo, in partnership with existing shareholder and content supplier Corus Entertainment, who also increased its equity in the channel to 43.8 percent. Cookie Jar will exit the joint venture after five years in order to expand and develop their business outside the KidsCo partnership, prompting NBCUniversal and Corus Entertainment to acquire Cookie … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal acquires majority stake in KidsCo
Cookie Jar Entertainment’s MIPTV lineup
Toronto - Cookie Jar Entertainment is heading to MIPTV with a full slate of programming including the animated series Doodlebops Rockin’ Road Show and new seasons of Caillou, Magi-Nation, Arthur and Johnny Test. Classic library titles including Sherlock Holmes, Super Mario World and Sonic the Hedgehog will also be featured. … [Read more...] about Cookie Jar Entertainment’s MIPTV lineup
Copyright Promotions Licensing Group opens office in Japan; Hideki Kunugiyama to manage Asia operations
Tokyo - Copyright Promotions Licensing Group (CPLG) expands its international reach with the opening of CPLG Japan, the company's first office in Asia. As managing director of CPLG Japan, Hideki Kunugiyama will oversee all of CPLG Japan's licensing and merchandise programs for a wide range of properties including Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, The Doodlebops, Richard Scarry, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test, Magi-Nation and Metajets. He will also expand CPLG's diverse portfolio of entertainment and … [Read more...] about Copyright Promotions Licensing Group opens office in Japan; Hideki Kunugiyama to manage Asia operations