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Moonbug Entertainment enters a new era with a vibrant and dynamic rebrand
Moonbug worked with global brand agency DixonBaxi to usher in a new chapter of global identity and name-brand recognition LONDON – 28 February 2023 – Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today unveiled a fresh new look, featuring a new corporate style and logo that will be recognized by families around the world. Moonbug worked with brand agency DixonBaxi to refresh its corporate identity to convey the same energy and fun as its colourful shows and charac

Moonbug News Team
Feb 28, 20233 min read


Moonbug Entertainment announces launch of Moonbug Kids channel in Indonesia
Moonbug Kids Channel to become available on Telkom Indonesia LONDON, 1 FEBRUARY 2023 - Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced an agreement with Telkom Indonesia and IndiHome to launch the Moonbug Kids Channel in Indonesia. The new Moonbug Kids channel will include content from across the Moonbug portfolio of much-loved IPs and is scheduled to launch today, 1 February 2023. The channel will be available to more than 9 million IndiHome subscriber

Moonbug News Team
Feb 1, 20232 min read


Moonbug Entertainment announces the global launch of CoComelon HugMees by Squishmallows to expand product portfolio
New collection is the latest range to join Moonbug’s line of CoComelon merchandise Nuremberg, Germany – 1 February, 2023 – Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced the global launch of CoComelon HugMees, a new collection from the number one plush brand Squishmallows by Jazwares . Following a successful launch in the US, the collection will be shown at Nuremberg Toy Fair from February 1-5, 2023. The CoComelon HugMees by Squishmallows will be th

Moonbug News Team
Feb 1, 20233 min read


CoComelon franchise connects with more audiences through spin-off shows
JJ’s Animal Time Breaks Records, Cody Time Goes to Netflix and Nina Gets Her Own Show Jan. 25, 2023 - Los Angeles - CoComelon, the world's most popular kids’ entertainment brand, is poised to support even more little ones in their foundational years as the franchise continues to expand. Moonbug Entertainment, a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced significant momentum across the entire franchise, including an additional beloved character getting their own show in 2023

Moonbug News Team
Jan 25, 20233 min read


JJ saves bathtime: CoComelon parents know the secret to toddler routines
New Survey Shows 74% Of Parents Think Establishing Routines With Their Kids Feels Like A Battle, But Most Agree Now’s The Perfect Time For A Routine Reset Los Angeles, Jan 19, 2023 - Struggling to get your little one to brush their teeth, go to bed or eat their vegetables? You’re not alone. In a recent survey conducted by Moonbug Entertainment, most parents (55%) are only somewhat satisfied with their progress in establishing their children’s routines with 74% even reportin

Moonbug News Team
Jan 19, 20234 min read


Moonbug Entertainment announces new linear preschool channel in Turkey
Fully localised Moonbug Kids Channel to launch in November LONDON, 11 October 2022 - Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced the launch of a Moonbug Kids linear preschool channel in Turkey. The Moonbug Kids channel will launch on two leading pay TV platforms, Tivibu owned by the leading telecommunication company Turk Telekom and TV+ , owned by the leading mobile phone operator Turkcell. The new channel is set to launch in November 2022. The

Moonbug News Team
Oct 10, 20223 min read


Moonbug Entertainment partners with Sky UK and Viaplay to launch the second season of the popular original kids’ series “Mia’s Magic Playground”
Families Will Have Access to All of Season Two, 24 Episodes, in 2022 LONDON – 22 September 2022 – Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced that its first original series, "Mia's Magic Playground," will launch season two exclusively on all Sky platforms in the U.K. The series will be co-produced by Moonbug Entertainment and Sky U.K. and will be available on all Sky platforms including, Sky Q, Sky Glass, the Sky Kids App and streaming service N

Moonbug News Team
Sep 21, 20223 min read


Moonbug Entertainment appoints DeAPlaneta Entertainment as their Licensing Agent in Iberia, Germany And France
LONDON, 15 September 2022 - Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced the appointment of DeAPlaneta Entertainment , European leader in entertainment for kids and families, as their new licensing agent in Iberia representing CoComelon , Blippi , Little Baby Bum , Little Angel , My Magic Pet Morphle , Supa Strikas , Go Buster , Oddbods , Playtime with Twinkle , Gecko’s Garage and ARPO. The partnership will also extend to Germany and Fr

Moonbug News Team
Sep 14, 20223 min read


Moonbug Entertainment Continues the Expansion of Their Licensing and Merchandise Team with Three New Senior Appointments
Suzanne Larkin joins Moonbug to head up Softlines EMEA & ANZ, Samar Selby to head up FMCG EMEA & ANZ and Duncan Hamilton to head up Publishing and New Business Development for EMEA & ANZ LONDON – 13 September 2022 – Moonbug Entertainment, a Candle Media Company, announces the appointment of Suzanne Larkin to lead Softlines EMEA and Australia New Zealand, Samar Selby to lead FMCG in EMEA and ANZ, whilst Duncan Hamilton is appointed to lead Publishing and New Business Developm

Moonbug News Team
Sep 12, 20223 min read


Tobias Becs and Lia Lewis World Champion Freestylers join brand new “Supa Strikas Freestyle Challenge” kids animation show
LONDON – 31 August, 2022 Supa Strikas is kick starting the Summer with a new freestyler challenge series featuring two of the top world champions, Tobias Becs and Lia Lewis. Filled with exciting challenges, tips and tricks this is one not to miss. Get ready for the best football challenge with Supa Strikas and start to warm up for the World Cup this November. It’s never too soon to learn a new skill and have so much fun. Launching exclusively on YouTube in this live actio

Moonbug News Team
Aug 30, 20223 min read


Moonbug Entertainment announces new content deal with BBC
Following the success of the current partnership, the new deal will include new episodes of CoComelon and brand-new IP’s Blippi Wonders, Little Baby Bum, Lellobee City Farm and Gecko’s Garage . London - 10 August 2022 – Moonbug Entertainment Ltd , a Candle Media Company, today announced a new agreement with the BBC to share new content and IPs with its audiences. The agreement includes the relicense and new episodes of the show CoComelon as well as Digley and Dazey . I

Moonbug News Team
Aug 9, 20222 min read


Moonbug Entertainment acquires leading Singapore production studio, One Animation
Moonbug Adding Three-Time Emmy Nominee Oddbods to Its Global Portfolio of Popular Kids Entertainment Brands LONDON – 24 May 2022 – Moonbug Entertainment , a part of Candle Media, today announced the acquisition of One Animation, a Singapore-based media company and production studio. The company is best known for creating and producing the hugely popular, three-time Emmy nominated series Oddbods , an action-packed, non-dialogue animated show loved by children around the wo

Moonbug News Team
May 23, 20223 min read


Moonbug Entertainment Names Just Play as its Global Master Toy Licensee for Hit Properties including Little Baby Bum and Lellobee City Farm
LONDON – 19 May 2022 – Moonbug Entertainment has named Just Play, leaders in children’s consumer goods, as its global master toy licensee for several of their much-loved IPs . The agreement will see Just Play develop an extensive range of toy products. Just Play’s portfolio of brands will include pre-school favorites Little Baby Bum , Lellobee City Farm , and My Magic Pet Morphle (North America only), which will see product launch from Fall 2023. Just Play will also dev

Moonbug News Team
May 18, 20224 min read


Moonbug Entertainment announces the appointment of Francesca Romana Gianesin as Head Of Consumer Products Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand
LONDON – 5 May 2022 – Moonbug Entertainment Ltd. announces the appointment of Francesca Romana Gianesin as Head of Consumer Products EMEA ANZ. In this newly created role Gianesin is responsible for driving the consumer products business across EMEA and ANZ. Her remit covers all Moonbug properties, including hit brands such as Blippi, CoComelon and Little Baby Bum. Gianesin is an experienced international business executive with vast experience in the consumer products bus

Moonbug News Team
May 4, 20223 min read


Appointment of Marisela Escobedo as Senior Territory Manager LATAM
MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT BOLSTERS GLOBAL AGENT MANAGEMENT TEAM LONDON – 29 March, 2022 – Moonbug Entertainment Ltd. announces the appointment of Marisela Escobedo as Senior Territory Manager LATAM. In this newly created role Escobedo will be managing the licensing business across all Moonbug properties, including Blippi , CoComelon and Little Baby Bum in the Latin American region. Escobedo started her new role on 23rd March 2022. Prior to Moonbug, Escobedo was Senior Ma

Moonbug News Team
Mar 28, 20223 min read


Moonbug Entertainment announces the appointment of Danny Spronz as Head Of Global Loyalty & Promotions and EMEA Retail Development
LONDON – 4 March, 2022 – Moonbug Entertainment Ltd. announces the appointment of Danny Spronz as Head of Global Loyalty & Promotions and EMEA Retail Development. In this role Spronz will be responsible for driving the Loyalty & Promotions programmes at Moonbug as well as developing the EMEA retail strategy across Moonbug’s portfolio of properties, including Blippi, CoComelon and Little Baby Bum. Spronz’s newly created role will include setting the strategy for Moonbug’s

Moonbug News Team
Mar 4, 20223 min read


Moonbug Entertainment announces the appointment of Susan Vargo as Head of Live Events
LONDON – 16 February, 2022 – Moonbug Entertainment Ltd. announces the appointment of Susan Vargo as Head of Live Events at Moonbug Entertainment where she is responsible for live events across all the Moonbug properties, including Blippi, CoComelon and Little Baby Bum. Susan’s newly created role will lead, oversee, manage and drive all of Moonbug’s brand and franchise specific live shows, branded areas, character events and experiences in locations such as theme parks, wa

Moonbug News Team
Feb 16, 20223 min read


Moonbug Entertainment announces partnership with Fashion UK
LONDON – 16 February, 2022 – Moonbug Entertainment Ltd. has partnered with Fashion UK to develop products across a wide range of categories and territories in EMEA and the USA. Fashion UK now joins the strong and growing portfolio of Moonbug’s licensing partners further cementing its consumer products offering. Fashion UK, leaders in licensed apparel footwear and accessories, will be developing an extensive selection of products, including apparel, backpacks, luggage and

Moonbug News Team
Feb 16, 20223 min read


Moonbug Entertainment acquires Little Angel and Little World, further cementing its position as a world leader in kids’ entertainment
Moonbug adds the popular franchise with 1.5 billion monthly views in 19 languages, further growing its portfolio of engaging and inspiring kid-centric brands The acquisition is Moonbug’s first since becoming a part of Candle Media, the next generation media company run by Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs and backed by Blackstone LONDON – February 9, 2022 – Moonbug Entertainment Ltd. , today announced the acquisition of Little Angel , one of the fastest-growing kids channels on

Moonbug News Team
Feb 9, 20224 min read
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