Edison, New Jersey – Disney Interactive and Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of games for the mass market, announced that the Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff game is expected to launch this August. Based on the Emmy Award-winning hit series, Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff will release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii U video game system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ from Nintendo. … [Read more...] about New “Phineas and Ferb” game to be released this August
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Children’s favourites from the BBC come to Amazon’s LOVEFiLM
London – LOVEFiLM.com, an Amazon company, has announced a deal with BBC Worldwide on Friday to bring acclaimed children’s shows for streaming instantly. The shows include Teletubbies for pre-schoolers, the family drama The Sarah Jane Adventures and the interactive live-action show Balamory. The introduction of BBC’s premium content to the website is an addition to the expanding library of TV shows for the younger audience, following content deals with Aardman, eOne, DHX … [Read more...] about Children’s favourites from the BBC come to Amazon’s LOVEFiLM
Disney’s Anne Sweeney reiterates commitment to Disney India
Anne Sweeney, co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney/ABC Television Group, confirms the company’s commitment to localisation in India in her keynote speech at FICCI FRAMES 2013 on March 12, 2013. Sweeney attributed Disney India's success to a focus on the audience and a commitment to creating compelling stories. “So how did creativity grow Disney Channel from 'small national network' to 'huge global success'? And more importantly, how do we think we can create … [Read more...] about Disney’s Anne Sweeney reiterates commitment to Disney India
Marvel Mania, and More!
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia has launched its newest kids channel, Disney XD, on StarHub TV in Singapore. Singapore is the second country in Southeast Asia to air the channel, following its debut on Malaysia’s Astro last September. The channel also has the distinction of being the first High-Definition kids channel offering on StarHub TV. XD airs in two languages – English and Mandarin – and is targeted at kids aged from 6 – 14. The channel sits on … [Read more...] about Marvel Mania, and More!
Al Jazeera Children’s Channel to offer Disney content in the Middle East and North Africa
Doha, Qatar – Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) has acquired the rights to a selection of Disney’s popular kids and family content, including Disney and Disney/Pixar movies as well as Disney Channels’ live action and animated series. The Disney films and TV shows will offer audiences in the Middle East and North Africa a wide range of exciting entertainment. This new free TV agreement is in line with the company’s new content strategy and follows JCC’s … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera Children’s Channel to offer Disney content in the Middle East and North Africa
Disney Junior orders second season of “Sofia The First”
The animated series starring Disney's first little girl princess, Sofia the First, a cable TV series popular among Kids 2-5, Girls 2-5 and Boys 2-5, has been ordered for a second season on Disney Junior, the daily programming block for preschoolers and parents on Disney Channel, as well as the burgeoning round-the-clock channel, Disney Junior. Sofia the First shows young viewers what makes a real princess– the inner character of kindness, generosity, loyalty, honesty and grace. Viewers … [Read more...] about Disney Junior orders second season of “Sofia The First”