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Entertainment
Bob the Builder debuts new look on YouTube
Hit Entertainment’s iconic handyman is set to make his U.S. return to PBS Kids this November in an updated CGI-animated series.
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Mobile
Mattel rolls out year-long YouTube strategy for Thomas & Friends
Thomas the Tank Engine’s 70th birthday prompts Mattel to commission a full year of episodes of Thomas & Friends for YouTube.
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Entertainment
Google launching YouTube Kids app
YouTube confirms the U.S. launch of the child-friendly offering, slated to roll out Monday.
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Distribution
Hulu to debut Mike the Night feature ahead of DVD release
HIT Entertainment and distributor NCircle are exclusively premiering the knight-in-training’s new movie on the streaming service this week.
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News
Content and consumer products merge in Amazon-HIT deal
Mattel-owned HIT Entertainment will make British preschool series Fireman Sam available for download or streaming in an online hub that also features branded apps, games, eBooks, toys and other products.
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Distribution
Universal scores digital distribution rights to HIT preschool portfolio
Mattel-owned HIT Entertainment grants Universal Studios Home Entertainment the SVOD and VOD distribution rights to its content library in the U.S. and Canada.
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News
Novel Entertainment to expand digital business
The U.K.-based children’s entertainment producer is looking to expand its offerings in the digital space and has tapped Christopher Skala as a consultant.