Australia – ABC Commercial has sold the newly animated Bananas in Pyjamas series (104 x 12’) to Disney Junior and five free to air broadcasters in the Asia Pacific region. The stars B1 and B2 will soon be running down the stairs in CGI animation in South East Asia and individually in Thailand, Singapore, The Philippines, Hong Kong and New Zealand. In the new episodes the Bananas get up to their typically hilarious antics along with old and new friends from Cuddlestown. Buena Vista … [Read more...] about B1 and B2 set to play with Mickey
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JimJam renews carriage deal in Indonesia
JimJam has renewed its carriage deal with Indonesian direct broadcast satellite pay TV company AORA TV Satelit and will be included as part of its most widely distributed subscription package. JimJam’s renewal on the platform in the entry pack further strengthens its presence in Asia. Since its launch in 2006, the channel has grown rapidly, and it is now available in more than 50 countries and in 10 different languages. Wayne Dunsford, General Manager of JimJam, said: “This is a … [Read more...] about JimJam renews carriage deal in Indonesia
Big Bird reunites with Kiwi viewers
Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street, has announced that Elmo, Big Bird and all the gang of the award-winning children’s television series are making their return to New Zealand on February 7th, on Mediaworks' new look channel FOUR. “We are thrilled to bring children and families of New Zealand the zany and loveable neighbours from Sesame Street,” says Scott Chambers, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Media Distribution, Sesame Workshop. … [Read more...] about Big Bird reunites with Kiwi viewers
