New York – YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., a multi-platform entertainment and video on demand company in China, announced on March 13 that it has signed agreements with Nelvana Enterprises, Sesame Workshop and HiT Entertainment Ltd. to offer popular children's titles through its brand new YOU Kids On Demand subscription platform, which will be launched later this year. Additional details will be released closer to the platform's debut. All three deals allow for distribution across digital … [Read more...] about YOU Kids On Demand subscription service launched in China
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CCTV and Sesame Workshop ​on ​China special
Shanghai – CCTV Children’s Channel began airing a Spring Festival Special series called Happy New Year from January 31 to February 6. Airing every night 6pm-7pm and with particular themes, the program is aimed at encouraging children to learn more about Spring Festival. In addition, it is the first time that CCTV Children’s Channel hosts are meeting with the Muppets of Sesame Street. During the special, there is a segment called “Chinese New … [Read more...] about CCTV and Sesame Workshop ​on ​China special
Layoffs at Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop, the creator of Sesame Street, is laying off 10% of its staff. According to Deadline.com, Sesame Workshop's CEO also announced that the Corporate Strategy and the Business Systems Programming groups will be dissolved as of July 1st. Sesame Workshop’s Global Education department will also be melded into other units. Sesame Workshop released the following statement: "Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organisation behind Sesame Street, is constantly … [Read more...] about Layoffs at Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop appoints CLICK! as licensing agent for China
New York, New York, and Shanghai, China - Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organisation behind Sesame Street and Sesame Street’s Big Bird Looks at the World which airs daily on Haha and Toonmax channels in China, has named CLICK! Licensing Asia as its agent for China. CLICK! will oversee Sesame Street licensing and retail activities in the market. With offices in all key markets in Southeast Asia and Greater China, CLICK!, founded by Marilu Magsaysay Corpus, is … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop appoints CLICK! as licensing agent for China
Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash resigns after sexual allegations
Sesame Street’s longtime voice and puppeteer of Elmo, Kevin Clash, has resigned from the PBS children’s programme, after a second underage sexual relationship allegation was made against him. Clash joined the cast of Sesame Street as a puppeteer in 1984, voicing different characters before eventually taking on the role of Elmo permanently. Clash said in a statement, “Personal matters have diverted attention away from the important work Sesame Street is doing and I cannot allow … [Read more...] about Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash resigns after sexual allegations
Sesame Workshop to launch new products at MIPCOM
Sesame Workshop (Booth R30.24) will be featuring an array of innovative products at MIPCOM, beginning with Elmo The Musical, the newest addition to its expanding portfolio. Elmo The Musical is a brand new series that brings education and engagement to kids through songs in a way that Sesame Street does best. Each episode is a fun-filled musical adventure created by Elmo and the child at home and focuses on fostering math skills through imagination. Elmo also will take viewers on thrilling … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop to launch new products at MIPCOM
