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.
Canada’s DHX Media is expanding the Teletubbies’ presence in the UK with new master toy partner Character Options. (From Kidscreen.)
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.
The kids series has been acquired by kids channels in Canada and the U.S.
Michael Donovan becomes executive chairman, while Dana Landry is promoted from CFO to CEO of the Halifax-based indie producer.
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.
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 is expanding its preschool presence in Australia, following a DVD deal for the toddler-skewing property In the Night Garden.
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)
DHX Media and FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment have named Jazwares as the new global master toy partner for preschool property Ella the Elephant.
Canada’s DHX Media and U.K.-based Darral Macqueen are producing 60 new episodes of the series for CBeebies in the U.K.
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.