‘Sid the Science Kid: The Movie’ Coming to PBS, Video

March 6, 2013 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments

A feature-length outing for the popular Sid the Science Kid series is set to debut March 25 on PBS Kids! followed by a DVD and iTunes release on April 2. The movie is a co-production between The Jim Henson Company and Chinese partners Nine Eyes Stone Pictures and Shanghai Animation [...]

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‘Cat in the Hat’ Christmas Special to Air on PBS

November 1, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments

PBS Kids will premiere The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas special November 21st. The animated adventure follows the Cat, Nick and Sally on a journey around the world to help a lost reindeer find his way home in time for Christmas. “We’re excited to premiere the [...]

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9 Story, NCircle Partner on ‘Wibbly Pig’

August 23, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments

9 Story Entertainment has announced a new partnership with NCircle Entertainment for home entertainment sales of its hit animated preschool show Wibbly Pig in the U.S. “NCircle is known for its portfolio of high quality programming with enduring brands and we are delighted to be working with them to launch [...]

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NCircle to Bear ‘Gruffalo’s Child’

May 15, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments

Dallas-based home ent. distributor NCircle Entertainment has acquired DVD distribution rights for The Gruffalo’s Child, the follow up to Magic Light Pictures’ Oscar-nominated short The Gruffalo. NCircle will be releasing the animated special on DVD August 14, 2012. Based on the companion book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by [...]

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Ameba Brings Kids’ Content to LG Smart TV Platform

November 3, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean 1 Comment

Canadian internet TV company Ameba has launched on the LG Smart TV platform its channel of commercial-free children’s programming that includes such animated series as Sid the Science Kid and BusyTown Mysteries. Ameba is now available on the LG Smart TV platform in the United States and Canada, allowing unlimited access to [...]

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New Deals Expand U.S. ‘Pocoyo’ DVD Distribution

May 25, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments

Pocoyo, the popular multiplatform children’s entertainment brand from Zinkia Entertainment, will expand its presence at retail nationwide, offering Pocoyo DVD titles from NCircle Entertainment at new retail outlets Kmart and 7-Eleven, as well as Redbox video kiosks. “NCircle has been a phenomenal partner in building a strong brand presence for [...]

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