Tag "NBCUniversal"

KidsCo & Syfy Launch Syfy Kids Block

February 6, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

International kiddy channel KidsCo has announced a new partnership with NBCUniversal’s Syfy channel to launch a dedicated programming block aimed at sci fi fans 6-10 years old, Syfy Kids. The block will launch in Q2 of 2013 with a programming lineup filled with “imagination-based content” from both NBCUni and Corus [...]

M-Go Strikes Deal with Starz Digital

January 4, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

M-Go, the digital content service joint venture of DreamWorks Animation and Technicolor has struck a content licensing deal with Starz Digital and launched in beta mode for users in the U.S. The latest arrangement will provide M-Go users access to such Starz content as Spartacus. The latest content deal follows [...]

KidsCo Picks Up Five Nelvana Toons

November 23, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

International children’s channel KidsCo has licensed a slate of new content from Nelvana, including Beyblade, Grossology, Rolie Polie Olie, Jacob Two-Two and Babar. The content acquired from Nelvana, which is owned by KidsCo joint-venture partner, Corus Entertainment, will form part of the channel’s January 2013 schedule when the refreshed brand [...]

KidsCo Gets Facelift, Acquires New Toons

September 24, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Global children’s TV channel KidsCo announced plans for a new look and new content that will roll out globally in early 2013. The refreshed KidsCo will feature a redesigned on-air look and graphics and be complemented by original, new content and a new website. In 2013, KidsCo playout will also [...]

Robinson Departs KidsCo

November 29, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

International children’s channel KidsCo has announced that managing director Paul Robinson has decided to leave the position after five years to pursue new opportunities. Robinson was instrumental in founding KidsCo, along with Sparrowhawk Media, in 2005 and has since spearheaded the company’s international growth. KidsCo’s board of directors announced that [...]

Telemundo Gets Animated With 10 Disney/Pixar Titles

September 29, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

U.S. Spanish language broadcaster Telemundo has acquired the rights to air 10 acclaimed animated features from Disney/Pixar, including Up, Ratatouille, WALL.E, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc. and Toy Story. The broadcast window begins this Osctober. The new deal brings 10 of the studio’s films to Telemundo beginning in October. [...]