HALIFAX – DHX Media has licensed exclusive U.S. broadcast rights for 30 brand-new half-hour episodes of popular children's television property Teletubbies, that will begin airing on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. preschool channel in 2017.
The new TV show was commissioned and premiered in the UK by CBeebies, and has been picked up by 23 broadcasters worldwide to date, as well as Amazon Prime Video in the U.K.
DHX Media called Teletubbies “the flagship property” in its strategy to build global brands, noting that the global licensing program now has more than 85 top-tier licensees, including a Master Toy line, children's book publishing agreement, plus DVD and digital format distribution deals for all new and classic episodes of the series.
“The new Teletubbies series is winning fans worldwide, and the pickup of another season in the U.S. points to the enduring appeal of this global brand”, said DHX Media distribution SVP Josh Scherba, in the news release. “With all the recognizable favorites as well as new features, the second season is a real treat for audiences both in the U.S. on Nick Jr., and the U.K. where it will premiere exclusively on CBeebies next year.”
