DHX Media has signed two non-exclusive content distribution deals with SVOD operators in China. iQiyi has acquired AVOD and SVOF rights to more than 400 half-hours of content which includes classic Teletubbies, Paddington and Caillou. LeTV has also acquired OTT TV and web broadcast rights to 313 half-hours of classic Teletubbies in English and Mandarin. Josh Scherba, SVP Distribution at DHX Media, says, “China is increasingly becoming one of our key territories for distribution growth and … [Read more...] about DHX MEDIA extends China presence
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DHX scores with ABC
Halifax, NS- DHX Media, a key player internationally in the creation of content for families and children, has signed broadcast deals for two of its flagship preschool properties – the new Teletubbies, and Twirlywoos – with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to screen on ABC KIDS. The timeless, unique and much loved Teletubbies are re-imagined for a new generation with 60 brand new episodes for 2015, starring Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po. The series is currently in … [Read more...] about DHX scores with ABC
DHX signs content deal with Alibaba
DHX Media, a key player internationally in the creation of content for families and children, has signed a deal to provide more than 2500 half hours of content to Alibaba Group’s video on demand (VOD) service. This is currently available on its Tmall Box, a content-delivery set-top box, OTT devices and various smart televisions in China. Josh Scherba, SVP Distribution at DHX Media said, “We are very happy to provide extensive kids and family content from our library for this new … [Read more...] about DHX signs content deal with Alibaba
DHX licenses two TV series to Disney XD
DHX Media, a key player internationally in the creation of content for families and children, has signed broadcast deals with Disney XD channels for two series recently commissioned by DHX TV to air originally on its Family CHRGD channel. DHX Media licensed the new 50x11’ animated fantasy series, Fangbone! to Disney XD channels in the US, Latin America, South East Asia and Taiwan. In a further deal, it also licensed the innovative original series Gaming Show (In My Parents’ … [Read more...] about DHX licenses two TV series to Disney XD
DHX Media signs home entertainment deal for “In the Night Garden” in Australia
Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, Vancouver – DHX Media, an independent creator, producer, distributor and licensor of children’s entertainment content, has signed a home entertainment deal for In the Night Garden (100 x 30’) in Australia with ABC Commercial on board to release all episodes of the show on DVD. In a further deal, DHX has appointed The Fusion Agency to represent the popular brand in the territory. In the Night Garden already has a … [Read more...] about DHX Media signs home entertainment deal for “In the Night Garden” in Australia
Media entrepreneur Neil Court and ZM Capital invest in 9 Story Limited
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Limited announced on July 13 that ZM Capital and former DHX Media principal and Decode Entertainment co-founder, Neil Court, have made an equity investment in the company, with Court becoming its Executive Chairman. The investment is being made out of ZM Capital II, the latest private equity fund of ZelnickMedia, a New York based investment firm focused on the media and communications sectors. Terms of the transaction, which closed on July 11, were not … [Read more...] about Media entrepreneur Neil Court and ZM Capital invest in 9 Story Limited