Tag: PBS Kids

NEW YORK: The Thomas & Friends special The Great Race is launching on PBS member stations in the U.S. on October 17, to be followed by a week of all-new episodes from the eighth season of the series on PBS KIDS.

ARLINGTON: Dawn Ciccone, who has more than two decades of licensing and merchandising experience, has been elevated to VP of brand licensing at PBS.

HOLLYWOOD: CAKE has secured additional international broadcast deals for the animated series Ready Jet Go! from Wind Dancer Films.

HOLLYWOOD: Wind Dancer Films is producing a second season of the animated space-themed show Ready Jet Go! for PBS Kids.

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.

TORONTO: Kratt Brothers Company and 9 Story Media Group have begun producing season five of the animated series Wild Kratts for PBS Kids in the U.S. and TVO and Knowledge Network in Canada.

ARLINGTON: PBS Kids is offering children in the U.S. free access to its learning games anytime, anywhere through the launch of a new application.

ARLINGTON: PBS Kids has slated a March 28 debut for the first Peg + Cat movie, Peg and Cat Save the World.

ARLINGTON: U.S. public broadcaster PBS is launching new free 24/7 multiplatform children’s services later this year, including a TV channel and live stream on digital platforms.

NEW YORK: The Kratt Brothers Company has added to the roster of licensees for its animated and live-action kids’ series Wild Kratts, while current partners are expanding their product lines.