London–CAKE and Australian production outfits Cheeky Little Media and Mighty Nice have signed a UK publishing deal with Hodder Children’s Books, for their new CGI children’s comedy series Bottersnikes & Gumbles. Hodder Children’s Books will publish a series of young fiction and sticker and activity books aimed at 6-9 year olds based on the TV series, which is set to air on CBBC in July this year. Bottersnikes & Gumbles is co-produced by CBBC in the UK and Seven Network in Australia … [Read more...] about Book deal for Bottersnikes & Gumbles
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Netflix appoints VP
Singapore– Anthony Zameczkowski has joined Netflix as Vice President, Business Development for Asia-Pacific. A senior executive with more than 17 years of experience in the media and technology industry, Zameczkowski’s new role at Netflix includes leading and managing strategic partnerships and business development in the region. … [Read more...] about Netflix appoints VP
Netflix champions U.S. OTT
The latest OTT data from research and consultancy firm Parks Associates indicate that at the end of 2015, approximately 20 per cent of U.S. broadband households had cancelled at least one OTT video service in the past 12 months. In the second half of 2015, 18 per cent had done so. Netflix is still the OTT leader in the U.S., with 52 per cent of all U.S. broadband households subscribing to the service at the end of 2015. Netflix also had the lowest churn rate as a percentage of its total … [Read more...] about Netflix champions U.S. OTT
Nickelodeon on Netflix Canada
Toronto, Canada- Corus Entertainment Inc. (CJR.B), announced a new content deal with Netflix. The Netflix deal includes the Canadian streaming rights to Nickelodeon's classic hit series such as iCarly, Sam & Cat and Victorious, among others. The agreement also includes exclusive streaming rights to the critically-acclaimed animated Nick series, The Legend of Korra. As the sole Canadian rights holder of Nickelodeon's robust catalogue of current content and library titles, Corus has … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon on Netflix Canada
MIPTV roundup
Cannes– MIPTV saw international launches across all genres as factual, drama, kids and format programming used the spring event to propel themselves into the international market. Many major production and distribution companies announced plans to ramp up drama production either by taking stakes in existing outfits or by launching new drama entities. The inaugural MIPDrama Screenings gave international premieres to 12 drama series from around the world. Belgium’s Public Enemy won the MIP … [Read more...] about MIPTV roundup
Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh to premiere on Netflix
Beverly Hills, CA / Glendale, CA- The premiere of DreamWorks Animation’s Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh will premiere on 29 July on Netflix. Picking up where the 2015 hit animated film left off and building upon their enduring friendship, this coming-of-age buddy comedy follows Tip and Oh. The series will also include original music that highlights main lead Rachel Crow’s extraordinary vocal talents. The first season will be available exclusively to Netflix members in the U.S., Canada, … [Read more...] about Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh to premiere on Netflix
