International Sales for Jim Henson Company Preschool Titles

HOLLYWOOD: The Jim Henson Company has inked several deals for three of its preschool titles: Sid the Science Kid, Dinosaur Train and Pajanimals.

In Asia, Sid the Science Kid season one has been licensed to Singapore’s MediaCorp and to Nagase Brothers in Japan for its Educational Network. Emirates Cable TV & Multimedia bought the SVOD rights to season two of the series for the United Arab Emirates, while also renewing season one, and Greece’s ERT also acquired the first season. In Latin America, TV Film International has picked up rights to season one for Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.

Buena Vista has secured seasons three and four of Dinosaur Train for Disney Channel in Germany, with Watchever licensing season two for Austria, Germany and Switzerland. France’s Multithematiques went for the third season of the show, while Greece’s ERT has acquired season one. Season three of Dinosaur Train also went to TFO for French Canada and seasons three and four to Knowledge Network in British Columbia. In the Middle East and Africa, Dinosaur Train seasons one and two have been scooped up by SIC for Angola and Mozambique. Meanwhile, Emirates Cable TV & Multimedia acquired seasons three and four while renewing season one. Brazil’s Swen Entretenimientos took the first season, and ABC Australia started airing the first season earlier this month.

Finland’s MTV Oy has acquired Pajanimals, which has also been snapped up by Greece’s ERT, RTB Brunei, POD Worldwide for Thailand, Emirates Cable TV & Multimedia and Swen Entretenimientos.

“Dinosaur Train, Sid the Science Kid and Pajanimals are reaching evergreen status and have become a popular programming staple for many of our partners who continue to renew their agreements,” said Richard Goldsmith, the executive VP of global distribution for The Jim Henson Company. “They also continue to generate interest from new broadcast and digital partners worldwide—a true testament to the quality entertainment that The Jim Henson Company brings to every production we deliver to the marketplace.”