Rainbow Rangers Sells to Treehouse, Televisa

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Genius Brands International has struck two new deals for its flagship animated preschool series ​Rainbow Rangers.

Corus Entertainment-owned Treehouse in Canada picked up the show and will air seasons one and two Monday through Thursday at 2:50 p.m. Televisa in Mexico will broadcast four episodes from season one each week at 8:30 a.m., beginning in May.

Rainbow Rangers currently airs in the U.S. on Nick Jr. and on broadcasters in key territories around the world, including CCTV (China), Nickelodeon and Noggin (Latin America); Cartoonito (Italy) and Discovery Kids (Middle East). Additionally, the series is available on platforms such as China’s iQiyi and Televisa’s BLIM TV in Mexico.

“With the addition of two A-List broadcast partners, Corus in Canada and Televisa in Mexico, we have significantly expanded the reach of Rainbow Rangers with maximum penetration across the Western Hemisphere,” commented Caroline Tyre, senior VP of international distribution and head of Genius Brands Network at Genius Brands. “Additionally, we are currently in negotiations with a number of other leading broadcasters around the world. This special series delivers fun, adventure and entertainment together with important positive messaging of empowerment and diversity.”

Rainbow Rangers is a welcome addition to our schedule on Treehouse,” said Daniel Eves, senior VP of TV networks at Corus Entertainment. “We look forward to bringing Canadian viewers new preschool programming that emphasizes the values of friendship, environmental responsibility, and inclusivity.”