Baby Genius grows into own streaming service

April 8, 2014, 8:37 am

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A new kid-centric subscription on-demand (SVOD) service has entered the fray, with L.A.-based Genius Brands International announcing that the entire Baby Genius music and video library will be up for streaming online at http://babygenius.com

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China for Dummies

May 27, 2014, 8:48 am

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When it comes to kids media, China is on fire. New IPTV platforms are popping up like wild mushrooms and they carry all of the same series you see back home on Netflix. Show-related swag is available on any street corner (along with a Starbucks Mocha Frappucino and Spicy Wings from KFC).

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Content and consumer products merge in Amazon-HIT deal

June 2, 2014, 8:50 am

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As the children's video streaming wars only intensify, it looks like Amazon is taking full advantage of its vast e-commerce capabilities - and the idea could catch on like wildfire. A new deal with Mattel-owned HIT Entertainment will make British preschool series Fireman Sam available for download or streaming in an online hub that also features branded apps, games, eBooks, toys and other physical products.

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DHX Media brings licensing into one division

June 9, 2014, 7:07 am

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The Teletubbies property owner is launching DHX Brands to bring in more consumer products revenue. As such, Peter Byrne will add EVP of DHX Brands to his existing role as CEO of DHX Media's subsidiary licensing agency business.

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Could HIT-Amazon partnership spread like wildfire?

June 9, 2014, 9:01 am

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Fireman Sam episodes and merchandise will be available only on Amazon.com. But why did Mattel-owned IP owner HIT Entertainment and retail giant Amazon choose the hero of Pontypandy for this ground-breaking deal, and will this new business model catch fire?

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Author Alison Green signs on for Deer Little Forest book

August 21, 2015, 8:30 am

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With a TV development deal in place, preschool brand Deer Little Forest is extending further into the publishing world following a collaboration between author Alison Green and illustrator Jo Rose.

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eOne Family’s superhero series scores global Disney deal

September 2, 2015, 8:47 am

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With a worldwide Disney deal in-hand, eOne Family's CGI co-pro PJ Masks is set to bow September 18 on Disney Junior US. eOne's Olivier Dumont and Disney EMEA's Orion Ross give Kidscreen a look inside the preschool superhero IP.

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Rainbow Ruby partners with UNESCO

March 14, 2016, 8:17 am

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CJ E&M's CGI-animated preschool series Rainbow Ruby is at the center of a UNESCO global girls' education initiative.

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