Halifax, Canada – DHX Media Ltd., an independent creator, producer, distributor and licensor of children’s entertainment content, has announced its acquisition of Ragdoll Worldwide Ltd. from BBC Worldwide and a group including the founder of Ragdoll, Anne Wood, for GBP 17.4 million. DHX Media expects the transaction to be accretive to net earnings per share for fiscal 2014. Under the agreement, DHX Media obtains 12 series, including UK series The Adventures of … [Read more...] about DHX Media acquires “Teletubbies” owner Ragdoll Worldwide
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BBC Worldwide to launch CBeebies block in China
Shanghai - BBC Worldwide today announced a deal with BesTV, China's largest new media company, to launch a CBeebies branded block on their multi screen platform - through IPTV, Connect TV, OTT, tablets, and mobile. The deal, announced at the opening day of the Shanghai TV Festival, is the first collaboration between a UK kids content provider and BesTV New Media. Commencing this summer, over 20 million of BesTV’s new media subscribers will have access to CBeebies’ award-winning and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide to launch CBeebies block in China
Children’s favourites from the BBC come to Amazon’s LOVEFiLM
London – LOVEFiLM.com, an Amazon company, has announced a deal with BBC Worldwide on Friday to bring acclaimed children’s shows for streaming instantly. The shows include Teletubbies for pre-schoolers, the family drama The Sarah Jane Adventures and the interactive live-action show Balamory. The introduction of BBC’s premium content to the website is an addition to the expanding library of TV shows for the younger audience, following content deals with Aardman, eOne, DHX … [Read more...] about Children’s favourites from the BBC come to Amazon’s LOVEFiLM
CBeebies has kids On The Go
BBC Worldwide has launched a new app for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch called CBeebies On The Go. Developed by Tag Apps, CBeebies On The Go is a imaginary world full of games and activities, and home to many of the best-loved characters from the channel, like Charlie & Lola, Numberjacks and the Teletubbies. The app, which is available to download for free from the App Store in nine Asia-pacific countries, contains a whole range of features such as picture games for the Teletubbies and Charlie & … [Read more...] about CBeebies has kids On The Go
