Pocoyo Comes to U.S. in Spanish, English

Thursday, October 08, 2009
By: Thomas J. Mclean

BAFTA-winning animated series Pocoyo is brushing up on its languages, as a trio of deals will bring the show to the United States in English and Spanish.

ITV Studios Global Entertainment and Zinkia announced that Univision has acquired seasons 1 and 2 and the Pocoyo Space Circus Special for airing in Spanish in the United States. WGBH Boston also picked up the first two seasons in English for syndication to American Public Television markets, also in the United States.

Also, Playhouse Disney has renewed its license to broadcast both seasons in Asia.

“We are very excited to welcome Pocoyo to his new Univision home and have him be part of our Planeta U children’s programming block,” said Otto Padrón, senior VP of programming and promotions at Univision. “We are certain that Hispanic families across the United States will fall in love with this delightful character.”

Pocoyo is an animated series for preschoolers starring a captivating and inquisitive character that promotes creativity, self-awareness and self-confidence by learning through laughter and play.

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