Inspector Gadget


DHX launches online networks arm

DHX Media has revamped the WildBrain banner as it creates a London-based digital kids network and original production arm. DHX bought Canadian producer WildBrain Entertainment in 2010, and later subsumed it within the consolidated DHX Media group. The Toronto-based broadcaster and kids content group has now established Wild Brain Family International, which will be known […]

LA equity group buys Octonauts prodco

An LA-based private equity firm has acquired a majority stake in Octonauts producer Silvergate Media for an undisclosed amount. Shamrock Capital Advisors plans to expand Silvergate’s IP, library rights and digital capabilities, as well as its Chinese operations. The deal has been touted as the most significant in the children’s IP space since Canada’s 9 […]

Boomerang lands in South Korea

Turner Broadcasting System’s Boomerang channel launches in South Korea this weekend. The channel is already available in large swathes of southeast Asia and Australia, but this new development is the first time it has gone out in northern Asia. Boomerang will debut on major cable and IPTV platforms on Saturday (November 14). As well as […]

DHX revenue soars to C$260m

Canada’s DHX Media has posted fiscal year revenues of C$264 million (US$196.8 million) and net income of C$19.5 million. The Halifax-based firm noted its full-year revenue was up 127% of the 2014 figure and net income 150%. Adjusted EBITDA was up 144% at C$90.2 million. DHX owns television brands including Yo Gabba Gabba!, Teletubbies (pictured), […]

Popcornflix adds Sonic, Mario & Gadget

Subscription on-demand platform Popcornflix has added a batch of classic toons to its library. Following new deals with distributor DHX Media, the platform has acquired The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Inspector Gadget, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, The Legend of Zelda, The Adventures of Paddington Bear, Strawberry Shortcake, Horseland and UMIGO. All […]

Netflix deal monitor: 2015 so far

Streaming service Netflix may be losing market share to Amazon in the US, but has started 2015 with a bang, acquiring numerous series and movies and continuing its rapid international roll out. As new research shows the SVOD player spends more on content than the BBC, HBO and Discovery, TBI takes a look at the […]

Netflix detects Danger Mouse, Gadget

Netflix has acquired exclusive rights to a pair of classic kids TV series being rebooted for the modern era. Deals with FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment and DHX Media hand the streamer US rights to Danger Mouse and Inspector Gadget, respectively. Danger Mouse (pictured), which follows a heroic mouse spy that uses technology to apprehend […]

DHX cuts Chinese streaming deal with CCTV

Canada-listed kids producer and distributor DHX has struck a streaming deal with China National Television, the new media division of Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. The pair will launch a new streaming platform in China that will carry DHX’s kids and family programming. DHX will provide 700 half hours of kids fare, in Mandarin, for the […]

Virgin Media scores DHX on-demand deal

UK cable provider Virgin Media has tapped Canada’s DHX Media for a range of children’s programmes such as Paddington Bear for its on-demand service. The deal hands Virgin Paddington’s Birthday Bonaza, Paddington Goes to the Movies, Paddington Goes to School, season one of Inspector Gadget and season one of Caillou. The content is currently available […]

New SVOD kids platform preps for launch

Upcoming North American SVOD service Kidoodle.TV has acquired 800 hours of content from kids content distributor DHX Media. The platform is set to launch in the summer and aims to offer a slate of entertainment and educational series to children via a subscription. To this end, it has bought DHX-sold shows including Inspector Gadget, Rastamouse, […]