Curious George


Hulu scoops exclusive Curious George

Hulu has netted an exclusive deal for kids show Curious George. The deal gives the US streaming and catch-up service exclusive rights to new and library episodes of the animated series, including specials and movies. Hulu will play the Curious George content in the ad-free Hulu Kids section of its service. The agreement, struck between […]

Publisher takes on Netflix with kids SVOD

A global learning company is challenging Netflix’s push into kids TV commissioning by launching 58 originally-produced videos for its interactive content app. New York-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has added the videos to its Curious World learning app, which comprises acquired and produced programming, games and eBooks. SVOD services have both made significant impact on the […]

Kids TV seriously

Today’s kids have an endless array of entertainment choices. From Disney, Nickelodeon and Turner Broadcasting TV channels to films, music videos, social media and console & casual gaming, there’s enough compelling content out there to occupy them 24/7. Is there a place for factual programmes in that mix? Andy Fry investigates The overwhelming majority of […]

Rastamouse makes tracks for Lovefilm

Amazon-owned streaming service Lovefilm has acquired a children’s programming package including Rastamouse from NBCUniversal International Television Distribution’s library. The deal gives Lovefilm UK rights to series such as Curious George, Barbie: Princess Charm School, The Land Before Time and Maisy. Rastmouse’s international distributor DHX Media appointed NBCU subsidiary Universal Pictures UK as its local home […]

Amazon expands programming deal with NBC

Amazon has agreed a wider programming deal with NBCUniversal Cable & New Media Distribution, giving it a great range of the studio’s TV drama titles on its Prime streaming service. The new agreement gives Amazon exclusive streaming rights to network series Grimm as well as USA Networks legal drama Suits and spy thriller Covert Affairs. […]