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Entertainment
Hopster 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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Launches
Ameba’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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Advertising
Alibaba 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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Distribution
DHX 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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Entertainment
Family 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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Featured
AwesomenessTV 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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News
Dr. 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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News
CraveTV 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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Entertainment
Netflix 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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News
DHX 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.