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EntertainmentHopster touches down in the U.S.
The U.K.-based SVOD app is launching state-side with a new catalog of children’s shows, including DHX Media’s Monster Math Squad.
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LaunchesAmeba’s free VOD service hits Xbox 360
The service is launching its updated streaming app with ad-free, monthly subscription and free, ad-supported options on the gaming consoles.
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AdvertisingAlibaba digs deep in proposed Youku Tudou acquisition
Execs from the e-commerce giant say digital entertainment is core to its strategy of promoting the consumption of virtual goods and services.
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DistributionDHX Media brings Caillou, and more, to Alibaba
The deal gives Chinese subscribers to the new Tmall Box Office service access to more than 2,500 half hours of family-friendly programming.
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EntertainmentFamily Channel’s fall line-up features digital talent
AwesomenessTV’s namesake sketch comedy show will debut Sept. 4, along with Bethany Mota’s new teen makeover series.
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FeaturedAwesomenessTV to bring its family friendly content to Canada
Under a deal with DHX Media, the companies will develop original programming. DHX has also licensed three AwesomenessTV series.
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NewsDr. Dimensionpants to make U.S. debut on Hulu
The deal comes as the SVOD continues to ramp up its kids acquisitions to stay on track with bigger competitors Netflix and Amazon.
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NewsCraveTV commissions Letterkenny as first Canadian series
The Jared Keeso-starring comedy is a partnership between the Bell Media streamer and The Comedy Network.
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EntertainmentNetflix revives Inspector Gadget, Danger Mouse
Along with the revival of the classic animated series, Netflix has also picked up 3 new youth-targeted series to debut in 2015 and 2016.
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NewsDHX Media inks raft of international SVOD deals
Halifax, Nova Scotia-based DHX Media has licensed more than 5,000 half-hours of kids and family content across nine new SVOD platforms internationally.
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