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This is…the kids business in Canada – Part 1

From our print issue: Playback takes a look at how industry consolidation and new streaming services are influencing one of Canada’s most successful entertainment sectors.

June 11, 2014

DHX Media brings licensing into one division

The Teletubbies property owner is launching DHX Brands to bring in more consumer products revenue.

June 6, 2014

DHX Media doubles third quarter earnings

Higher proprietary, service production and distribution revenue helped offset lower revenues from its benched Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! tour.

May 14, 2014

DHX expands licensing business into U.S.

The kids entertainment producer will open a Los Angeles office for its third party licensing business CPLG. (DHX series Caillou pictured)

May 8, 2014

Family Channel takes The Next Step to season three

The original series will return in spring 2015 to the youth-focused channel and will go into production later this summer.

May 5, 2014

Deals: Mongrel, eOne, VSC, DHX

Mongrel buys the Canadian rights to the Nicole Kidman-starring Grace of Monaco (pictured), while DHX bolsters its retail presence in China.

April 25, 2014

DHX Media acquires Epitome Pictures for $33M

The deal gives the Halifax-based family producer access to 469 half hours from the long-standing Degrassi franchise (pictured).

April 3, 2014

Animation trade forum explores U.K.-B.C. copros

In the wake of the U.K.’s new animation tax credit, animators and broadcasters representing B.C. and the U.K. will meet this month in London and Manchester.

February 24, 2014

Space’s Bitten gets an app, Caillou unveils talking doll

Licensing spin-offs for Canadian series continue as Majestic Media rolls out a social media accompaniment to the Laura Vandervoort-starring sci-fi drama.

February 18, 2014