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DHX names ex-Marvel chief as CEO to replace Michael Donovan

Peanuts and Teletubbies owner DHX Media has named former Marvel executive Eric Ellenbogen as its CEO to replace Michael Donovan, who revealed he would be stepping down earlier this year. Ellenbogen, who has also been named vice chair of the board of directors, has worked in the TV business for more than three decades and […]

Kids round-up: DHX, CBBC take to ‘Springboard’; Hoho strikes Bomanbridge deal; Cumberbatch boards C4’s ‘Tiger Who Came To Tea’

Canada’s Family Channel, CBBC take to Springboard DHX Television’s Family Channel in Canada and CBBC in the UK is working with Beachwood Canyon Productions (BCP) on a live-action gymnastics series. Springboard (previously known as Up In the Air) has been created by Frank van Keeken (The Next Step) and will debut in 2020, with production […]

DHX closes $235m Peanuts sale with Sony

DHX Media has closed its sale of a minority stake in Peanuts to Sony Music Entertainment Japan (SMEJ). SMEJ has indirectly purchased 49% of DHX Media’s 80% interest in Peanuts for C$235.6 million in cash. This is subject to certain adjustments contemplated in the original agreement. DHX Media now owns 41% of Peanuts, SMEJ owns […]

Wildbrain grabs Gisby as new MD

Children’s digital network Wildbrain has appointed Jon Gisby as its new MD. The company said Gisby, who has held senior positions at a range of media companies for over twenty years, would ‘drive Wildbrain’s next phase of growth.’ Gisby will work at Wildbrain’s London offices, and focus on further strengthening its growing digital kids’ network […]

Thunderbird nabs DHX legal exec

Canada’s Thunderbird has appointed DHX exec Sarah Nathanson as VP of legal and business affairs. Nathanson will be providing legal and business affairs support to both the production crew and the corporate team across the Thunderbird Group. She was director of business and legal affairs at DHX and brings with her more than 12 years […]

WildBrain signed up for Beyblade Burst YouTube task

DHX-owned digital kids studio WildBrain has unveiled a new two-year agreement with New York-based rights management company and Beyblade owner, Sunrights Inc. As part of the agreement, WildBrain will develop and manage a global YouTube strategy (excluding Asia) for Beyblade Burst, the third generation of the series, and launch an influencer campaign with YouTube fan […]

DHX boss to exit as senior team sees reshuffle

DHX Media is set to reshuffle its senior team after its co-founder, president and COO, Steven DeNure has announced his departure, which will take place over the next month. In the move, Aaron Ames has been appointed chief operating officer, Josh Scherba has been promoted to president and Anne Loi has been upped to the […]

DHX brings in Corus sales veteran for distribution

DHX Media has appointed Nelvana Enterprises’ Jerry Diaz as vice president of distribution. In the role, Diaz will have direct responsibility for managing the global sales and distribution business at Canada-based DHX. Diaz will report to Josh Scherba, executive VP of content and distribution, who holds overall responsibility for creating and selling kids and family […]

Teletubbies returning to Germany

KiKa has acquired the new Teletubbies, marking the return of the iconic preschool series in the German market. KiKa, the kids net run by German pubcasters ARD and ZDF, aired the original version of the show in 1999 and has now acquired season one of the reboot. DHX and UK prodco Darrall Macqueen produce the […]

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