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
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DHX Media renews licensing rights deals in China
Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, Vancouver – DHX Media, an independent creator, producer, distributor and licensor of children’s entertainment content, has renewed its deal with BBC Worldwide Asia to represent the licensing rights to key brands Teletubbies (365 x 30’) and In the Night Garden (100 x 30’) in China across all categories. This over-arching deal complements DHX Media and BBC Worldwide’s sub-agent agreement with UYoung Media Group which was … [Read more...] about DHX Media renews licensing rights deals in China
MIPTV: HIP to unveil new eps of “Elias: Rescue Team Adventures”
Hollywood, California – The Jim Henson Company’s third party licensing banner, HIP (Henson Independent Properties), is unveiling at MIPTV the first episodes of the 52 x 11’ CGI-animated series Elias: Rescue Team Adventures. This all-new series is a follow-up to the original International Emmy-nominated series which first gained popularity as a children’s picture book by Alf Knutsen and Sigurd Slåttebrekk. Norway’s Animando is producing the series in … [Read more...] about MIPTV: HIP to unveil new eps of “Elias: Rescue Team Adventures”
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
DHX Media acquires “Teletubbies” owner Ragdoll Worldwide
Halifax, Canada – DHX Media Ltd., an independent creator, producer, distributor and licensor of children’s entertainment content, has announced its acquisition of Ragdoll Worldwide Ltd. from BBC Worldwide and a group including the founder of Ragdoll, Anne Wood, for GBP 17.4 million. DHX Media expects the transaction to be accretive to net earnings per share for fiscal 2014. Under the agreement, DHX Media obtains 12 series, including UK series The Adventures of … [Read more...] about DHX Media acquires “Teletubbies” owner Ragdoll Worldwide
DHX Media to launch three kids channels on YouTube
Halifax/Los Angeles/London/Toronto/Vancouver - DHX Media has announced the launch of three paid YouTube family entertainment channels, expanding its digital footprint with the launch of DHX Kids, DHX Junior and DHX Retro. The channels join a group of premier content partners selected to be part of YouTube’s first paid channels. DHX Media digital channels will be offered in multiple countries - including Australia, Japan, and Korea, and in multiple languages including English, French, … [Read more...] about DHX Media to launch three kids channels on YouTube
