Posts Tagged ‘BBC’
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Teletubbies to be Made into Beanie Babies
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po will soon hit store shelves in the form of Beanie Babies as a part of a new partnership between BBC Worldwide and Ty. The deal will transform the Teletubbies characters into six-inch Beanie Babies, which will be available in the UK and Ireland this fall/winter.
Teletubbies was created by Ragdoll Productions for BBC, and has aired in more than 120 countries. The brand has sold more than 33 million DVDs and videos and 50 million plush toys.
Tags: BBC, BBC Worldwide, Beanie Babies, Ragdoll Productions, Teletubbies, Ty
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This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
In the Night Garden to Be Aired in the U.S. on The Hub
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
In the Night Garden, a BBC Worldwide and Ragdoll Worldwide, Ltd. joint venture, will be premiering in the U.S. this fall on the new children’s network, The Hub. Starting this October, kids can join Igglepiggle and Upsy Daisy on their adventures with Makka Pakka and friends. The Hub has secured broadcasting rights for all 100 x 30 episodes of In the Night Garden.
Produced by Ragdoll Productions for Ragdoll Worldwide, In the Night Garden takes kids on an imaginative journey to meet toy characters living together within a caring woodland community. Shot in high-definition, words, rhymes, and music make the series both entertaining and relaxing.
In the Night Garden won Best Preschool Program at the 2010 Broadcast Awards and BAFTA’s Best Preschool Live Action in 2007 and 2008. The show has been sold to 35 countries including Canada, Australia, Spain, and China.
Tags: BAFTA, BBC, Discovery, Hasbro, In the Night Garden, Ragdoll Productions, The Hub
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This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
The Jim Henson Company Premieres New Properties, Looks for Partners
Monday, June 7th, 2010
The Jim Henson Company is debuting several new properties at Licensing International Expo, and seeking licensing partners in an array of key areas.
Me and My Monsters tells the story of the Carlson family who moves from Australia to the UK and discovers there are three monsters living in their basement. Ten-year-old Eddie Carlson thinks the houseguests are the best friends a kid could have, but the monsters proves to be more stressful for Eddie’s working mom and his highly strung dad, and an ongoing embarrassment for his teenage sister.
Me and My Monsters stars human actors and three monster puppets, which are developed by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. The series will air on BBC in the UK, ZDF in Germany, and Network 10 in Australia. BBC Worldwide is spearheading licensing for the series in the UK, Germany, and Australia, and The Jim Henson Company is managing for the U.S. market.
Wilson & Ditch: Digging America is an internet destination produced for PBSKidsGo.org for kids ages 6 to 10. Kids can embark on a cross-country adventure with two comical gophers (brothers Wilson and Ditch) as they explore America’s most interesting destinations.
Tags: BBC, Kamibashi Corporation, Licensing International Expo, Me and My Monsters, The Jim Henson Company, The Possibility Shop, The Skrumps, The String Doll Gang, Wilson & Ditch: Digging America
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This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
Martin Yaffe to Produce ZingZillas Wheeled Toys
Friday, April 16th, 2010
BBC Worldwide has appointed new licensees for the CBeebies’ new musical preschool series, ZingZillas.
Martin Yaffe has been picked to produce a range of wheeled toys for the brand. Other new licensees include Character World for ZingZillas bedding ranges, DNC for lunchware and melamine items, Trademark Collection for children’s bags and umbrellas, and Danilo for greeting cards and gift-wrap, among others. The new products are slated to hit retailers this autumn/winter.
ZingZillas premiered on April 5. BBC has already secured 14 licensees, including the master toy licensee, Vivid Imaginations.
Tags: BBC, CBeebies, Martin Yaffe, Vivid Imaginations, ZingZillas
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This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
The Toy Book Toy Report 4/13/2010
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Read The Toy Book’s Toy Report for this week! (4/13/10)
Tags: 3rd & Bird!, Bain, BBC, Brian Goldner, Cadaco, Euromonitor International, Hasbro, HB 5130, IPO, Kids Wish Network, KKR, Munchkin, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Poof Slinky, Senario, TCKL, TIA, Toy Russia, Toys R Us, World of Toys
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This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
BBC Worldwide Sells 3rd & Bird! to Disney Channel
Monday, April 12th, 2010
Disney Channel has secured broadcasting rights for the UK animated preschool series, 3rd & Bird!, which will debut in the U.S. during the Playhouse Disney programming block in early 2011. The deal includes all 50 x 10 minute episodes of the series with one double episode, a 20-minute holiday special. Kate Livo, director, TV sales & co-productions for BBC Worldwide, brokered the deal.
Aimed at 3-5 year old children, the series features bold and colorful photo-puppetry, a style of animation created by production company Little Airplane. 3rd & Bird! follows the birds Muffin, Lovebird, and Samuel, and their friend Rudy, as they teach children diversity, tolerance, and perseverance.
3rd & Bird! has been sold to 17 territories, including Canada and Spain. Fisher-Price is currently the master toy licensee for the series and will develop electronic and non-electronic plastic figurines, toys, vehicles, playsets, and plush.
Tags: 3rd & Bird!, BBC, Disney, Playhouse Disney
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This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
Hasbro’s License For In the Night Garden Renewed
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
BBC Worldwide has renewed Hasbro’s global master toy license for In the Night Garden. As part of the renewed agreement, Hasbro will extend its In the Night Garden product ranges, with the launch of the “friendship theme” this fall/winter. The theme will be extended across all BBC Worldwide-licensed categories.
Tags: BBC, Hasbro, In the Night Garden
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