Amazon Pacts with PBS for Kids’ Content

SEATTLE/ARLINGTON: Amazon and PBS Distribution have entered a multiyear agreement that makes Amazon Prime Video the exclusive subscription streaming home for several PBS Kids series in the U.S.

The deal includes shows such as Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Odd Squad and Dinosaur Train, plus new-to-Prime series such as Nature Cat and Ready Jet Go! The titles are available for Prime members to watch via the Amazon Video app on TVs, mobile devices or online. Users can also download the series on iPads, iPhones, Android phones and tablets, and Fire tablets for offline viewing

“We are excited to announce this new deal with PBS, which will make Prime Video the exclusive premium subscription home for the great PBS Kids series that our customers and their kids love,” said Brad Beale, the VP of worldwide television acquisition for Amazon. “From our award-winning Amazon Original Series to amazing licensed content from industry leaders like PBS Kids, we’re committed to making Prime Video the best destination for kids’ and family programming that will both educate and entertain.”

“We are very pleased to be continuing our relationship with Amazon, increasing Prime Video members’ access to our trusted, educational programming,” said Lesli Rotenberg, the senior VP and general manager of children’s media and education at PBS. “PBS Kids shows have been developed with the needs of today’s children in mind and focus on fundamental academic areas such as literacy, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), in addition to collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity.”