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Include children’s programming in basic, DHX tells CRTC

The new operator of Family, Disney XD and Disney Junior argued that not including the channels in a skinny basic option would diminish the quality of Canadian children’s content.

Teletubbies lands master toy partner

Canada’s DHX Media is expanding the Teletubbies’ presence in the UK with new master toy partner Character Options. (From Kidscreen.)

Let’s Talk TV: The kids biz

Ahead of this fall’s CRTC hearings, a look at what a pick-and-pay world could mean for the broadcasters and producers of kids content in Canada.

DHX Media producing Supernoobs cartoon

The kids series has been acquired by kids channels in Canada and the U.S.

DHX Media shuffles management after Family Channel buy

Michael Donovan becomes executive chairman, while Dana Landry is promoted from CFO to CEO of the Halifax-based indie producer.

CRTC approves DHX Media takeover of Family Channel

Few strings were attached by the regulator as it gave the Teletubbies owner change of ownership approval for its $170 million deal with Bell Media.

Deals: Picture Box, Lionsgate, DHX Media

Picture Box sells several series, including The Liquidator (pictured), into a slew of international markets while Lionsgate extends its output deal with Roadshow Films.

DHX Media brings more whimsy to Australian screens

DHX Media is expanding its preschool presence in Australia, following a DVD deal for the toddler-skewing property In the Night Garden.

Neil Court and ZM Capital invest in 9 Story

The producer of Arthur and Almost Naked Animals plans to continue to grow through acquisitions, with Vince Commisso continuing as president and CEO. (Court pictured)

Ella the Elephant lands master toy partner

DHX Media and FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment have named Jazwares as the new global master toy partner for preschool property Ella the Elephant.

Teletubbies are back in action – and in CGI

Canada’s DHX Media and U.K.-based Darral Macqueen are producing 60 new episodes of the series for CBeebies in the U.K.

Hank Zipzer gets second season on CBBC

After a successful run earlier this year, CBBC announced a second season of Kindle Entertainment, DHX Media and Walker Production’s Hank Zipzer will air in late 2015.