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Distribution
Three more DreamWorks original series head to Netflix
As part of the 300-hour content deal inked between DreamWorks Animation and Netflix last summer, three new original series – King Julien, Puss in Boots, and Veggie Tales in the House – are set to debut later this year.
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Distribution
Cartoon Network launching two new digital platforms
The Turner Broadcasting-owned cable net is looking for sponsors that “feel organic” to the new programming initiatives like Cartoon Network Anything.
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Entertainment
Preschool SVOD service OobEdoO launching this month
The co-creator of popular U.K.-based kids virtual world Bin Weevils is getting into the SVOD fray with a brand new preschool service called OobEdoO.
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Launches
Netflix and Pokemon get exclusive
A new streaming rights deal, which follows a separate content pact with Hulu, will see a number of Pokemon animated series stacked in Netflix’s growing library of children’s programming.
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Entertainment
Disney launches new cloud-based streaming service
Disney Movies Anywhere features a library of more than 400 titles and coincides with the digital release of Frozen, which will be offered on the service.
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Analytics
The impact of Netflix, YouTube and Hulu on U.S. kids’ viewing habits
As this generation grows up never having to wait to watch their favorite shows, new research from Tennessee-based youth and family research firm Smarty Pants looks at the impact of Netflix, YouTube and Hulu.
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Distribution
Henson brings on Base79 to optimize YouTube catalog
The Jim Henson Company has formed a partnership with Base79 that will see the Los Angeles-based digital video company help boost Henson’s original content presence on YouTube.