TOKYO – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has announced its additional Nickelodeon distribution deal with Hulu in Japan today, which sees the new Nickelodeon linear channel via ‘over-the-top’ (OTT) and mobile platforms in Japan. The channel goes live today on both Hulu in Japan and “dTV-ChannelTM” (an NTT DOCOMO INC’s service). This is the first time internationally Viacom has made a Nickelodeon-branded subscription TV channel available only via streaming services. The … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon launches new linear OTT streaming channel
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The return of Teletubbies
Halifax, NS– DHX Media, the world’s leading independent, pure-play children’s content company, has signed an exclusive deal with ZDF to launch season one of its new Teletubbies series on children’s channel KiKA in Germany. The launch will build on the huge success of the original version of the iconic preschool show that first aired in Germany in 1999. Josh Scherba, EVP Distribution and Content at DHX Media, said: “Kids are now enjoying the new Teletubbies show in more than 24 territories … [Read more...] about The return of Teletubbies
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