BBC Studios today announced that it has partnered with Switch Media and MTN to launch BBC Kids in South Africa from 1st September 2022. BBC Kids offers inspiring, educational and entertaining BBC content for families and children aged 0-12. The agreement with Switch Media and MTN makes South Africa the fourth market to launch the BBC Kids brand, following launches in Australia, the U.S., and most recently on Taiwan’s most influential OTT platform MyVideo, on 1st July this year. Bringing more … [Read more...] about BBC Kids launches in South Africa and Taiwan
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BAFTA kids’ nominations announced
London – The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the nominations for the British Academy Children’s Awards, which honour the very best in children’s media. The ceremony will be held at the Roundhouse, London and will be hosted by British actor, writer and comedian Doc Brown. Leading the way with three nominations, for the second year in a row, is Horrible Histories for its special episode celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The gruesomely entertaining … [Read more...] about BAFTA kids’ nominations announced
ABC TV to revitalise channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3
From July 7, ABC TV will be revitalising the channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3.These changes will ensure that the most appropriate programmes for 2-14 year olds at the times that best suit them as well as their families are delivered, enabling everyone to find their favourite programmes easily throughout the day. “ABC TV cares about kids and we value the trust that Australian families place in us to educate and entertain their children, with quality local and international … [Read more...] about ABC TV to revitalise channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3
BBC Worldwide Australasia licenses over 50 hours of children’s content to Australia’s ABC3
BBC Worldwide Australasia announced that it has licensed a package of over 50 hours of children’s programming to Australia’s ABC3. The package features the third installment of children’s comedy Sadie J. and Steve Backshall’s Deadly Top Ten. The deal will also see the territory premiere of Serious Explorers: Series 2: Raleigh as well as relicenses of Horrible Histories, M.I. High, Trapped and the Slammer. The third season of Sadie J. sees Sadie once again trying to make … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Australasia licenses over 50 hours of children’s content to Australia’s ABC3
British Academy Children’s Awards (BAFTAs) winners announced
London – Among the winners at this year’s British Academy Children’s Awards are Astley Baker Davies’ Peppa Pig, which repeated its success at last year’s event by winning the Pre-School Animation award and bringing its overall tally in the category to three. Horrible Histories also won the BAFTA for Comedy for the third consecutive year. Another third-time winner is Justin Fletcher, who became the most awarded children’s presenter yet, triumphing once again in … [Read more...] about British Academy Children’s Awards (BAFTAs) winners announced