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Early Learning Goes Interactive in the New Mobile App, Out August 15 for Apple and Android Users LOS ANGELES – August 15, 2024  –  Moonbug Entertainment , a part of Candle Media, today announced the launch of “CoComelon - Kids Learn & Play,” a new mobile learning app from the  CoComelon  universe. Based on the  CoComelon  world kids love, the app offers a safe, interactive experience where kids can play and learn alongside their favorite characters and songs they love. With

New Morphle Toys Launch at Retail, Bringing Magical Adventures to Life for Fans of the Animated Series Los Angeles, CA – August 7, 2024 : Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, and the leading global toy company Just Play, today unveiled a colorful and fun-filled toy line inspired by the animated Morphle series Morphle and the Magic Pets and its beloved characters. Debuting at 1800 US Walmart stores, Just Play’s Morphle toy collection will feature four new products wh

Blippi, the much-loved children’s superstar, traveled to England this weekend to celebrate the release of the show’s first-ever Wimbledon episodes LONDON, UK - 1st JULY 2024 : Children across the UK can watch the beloved children’s character, Blippi, explore their home turf this week as he visits The Championships, Wimbledon in two brand new episodes of  Blippi .  This summer UK fans will see Blippi ignite children’s curiosity as he takes on another playful adventure, this ti

Media industry veteran to lead creative and commercial operations in the region LOS ANGELES, Calif.  -  May 31, 2024  - Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, today announced the appointment of Courtney Holt as the company’s new Managing Director, Americas. Holt will lead the creative and commercial teams in North America responsible for bringing the joy and imagination of  CoComelon, Blippi  and other Moonbug brands to families in the region. Holt will report to René

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - 29 May 2024 - Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, today announced the launch of its first free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel for all things   Blippi , the show that sparks curiosity in children all over the world by turning real-world learning into playful adventures. The 24/7 channel is available exclusively today on Samsung TV Plus in the U.S., and coming soon to Canada. As families increasingly look for convenience and flexibili

New Strategic Collaborations in Publishing, Entertainment Experiences, Gaming and Apparel Expand the Mega Popular Family Brand to Millions of Fans Around the World LAS VEGAS – May 21, 2024 — Moonbug Entertainment, part of Candle Media, today unveiled new collaborations for its blockbuster CoComelon brand, deepening and expanding the show’s special connection to fans around the world.   The company announced its first co-branded magazine partnership in North America with the

Reebok, NASA, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Spin Master Entertainment, tonies® and Sesame Street Top a List of Partnerships and Collaborations in Celebration of Blippi’s 10-year Milestone  LAS VEGAS – May 21, 2024 — Moonbug Entertainment, part of Candle Media, today announced a year-long celebration for the 10th anniversary of the Blippi franchise with new consumer products partnerships, exciting new content and guest appearances, as well as new live shows and meet & greets. Fans

Global sensation Blippi to travel North America in brand-new live show Blippi: Join the Band Tour , debuting September 2024 New York, NY – May 14, 2024 – Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are proud to announce a new live show, Blippi: Join the Band Tour. The brand-new production features musicians playing LIVE on stage and promises to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America in a never-before-see

Kids entertainment company to establish Miami, Florida, as Latin America hub MIAMI, FLORIDA – 1 May 2024 TBC – Moonbug Entertainment , a part of Candle Media, today announced the appointment of Manuel Reveiz as the company’s new head of distribution and partnerships, Latin America. Reveiz will be responsible for building Moonbug’s presence and long-term growth in Latin American countries, connecting hit Moonbug shows like CoComelon, Blippi and Little Angel to more families

The launch marks start of a global roll-out plan LONDON, UK – 26 March 2024 – Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced the launch of its second linear channel, Blippi & Friends , further expanding its reach of some of the most beloved kids’ entertainment shows. The new channel is distributed by Intigral on ​​Jawwy TV and stc tv across the MENA region.  Blippi & Friends , the first 24/7 linear channel named after Moonbug’s top-rated live-action pr

The first phase of the collaboration will see a total of 662 episodes from globally popular IPs such as CoComelon and Blippi launch on a local SVOD service in Japan for the first time  SINGAPORE, 15 MARCH 2024 - Moonbug Entertainment , a part of Candle Media, today announced an agreement with U-NEXT , a pioneer in SVOD services in Japan, that will bring a variety of Moonbug’s popular IP to U-NEXT’s streaming platform.  On 15th March, 325 episodes from global hit shows such

Created for children ages 6-11 and families, Moonbug will create and develop the show and will feature VeeFriends Creator Gary Vaynerchuk as executive producer. VeeFriends shorts will debut on YouTube in late Summer 2024. March 11, 2024 – LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK – Moonbug Entertainment , a Candle Media company, and VaynerWatt , a production studio founded by Gary Vaynerchuk, Eric Wattenberg, and Matt Higgins, today announced a strategic partnership to produce a premium content

Moonbug Channel to become available for the first time in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland LONDON, 27 FEBRUARY 2024 - Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced an agreement with Allente to launch the Moonbug Channel in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The channel, which will include content from across the Moonbug portfolio of much-loved IPs, is scheduled to launch mid-March.  With this expansion into Western Europe, the Moonbug Channel is

From Moonbug Entertainment and Disney Branded Television, New 3D CGI-Animated Series is an Expansion of the Popular YouTube Morphle Franchise Click Here For The "Morphle and the Magic Pets" Trailer Los Angeles, CA – February 20, 2024:  Moonbug Entertainment (CoComelon, Blippi),  a subsidiary of Candle Media, along with Disney Branded Television, will debut a new CGI original series, Morphle and the Magic Pets , on Disney Junior and Disney+ starting Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

LONDON, UK - 15 February 2024 - Moonbug Entertainment , a part of Candle Media, has announced the appointment of Courtney Holt as the company’s first Global Head of Music and Strategic Audio Initiatives. As part of his role, Holt will foster the growth of Moonbug’s music label through strategic partner alliances and strengthening relationships with established and emerging artists. Holt will also be responsible for the international expansion of the audio division and global

The beloved preschool franchises are partnering for the first time on brand new episodes and music videos launching Feb. 3 on the Blippi and Sesame Street YouTube channels LOS ANGELES, CA - Feb. 1, 2024 – Blippi and Meekah’s curiosity crew is getting bigger, literally. Sesame Street favorites Big Bird, Elmo and Abby, along with Herb the Dinosaur, are set to join the Blippi-verse in new episodes and music videos heading to the Blippi and Sesame Street YouTube channels begi

London, UK – 17 January 2024 –  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced its first apparel collaboration with global casual clothing company, UNIQLO, featuring characters from its hit show  CoComelon . Launching in March, the collection includes five different designs of infant and toddler T-shirts.  Key themes of fun and friendship are captured within the different designs. These feature the much-loved characters from  CoComelon  including JJ, Co

LAS VEGAS - June 13, 2023  - Moonbug, a part of Candle Media, today announced that Blippi, the second largest global brand in its portfolio, is poised to inspire curiosity in even more kids as it expands across every dimension of its business.  Building on a double-digit year-over-year growth of the brand’s viewing on YouTube, Blippi has ambitious plans across content formats, consumer products and live experiences. The YouTube show is also expanding its lineup of guest stars

LONDON, UK – 10 November 2023 –     Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced a new fashion collection for infants with UK retailer  George at Asda , inspired by the global hit kids’ show  CoComelon . The “My First CoComelon” collection hit stores and online this week and includes a pyjama set and a sleepsuit featuring the  CoComelon  characters and melon from the show. This launch will support Moonbug’s growth in the newborn and infant category as

Los Angeles, November 8, 2023  –  Moonbug Entertainment , a part of Candle Media, and  Spin Master , a leading global children’s entertainment company, today announced an innovative, strategic global alliance based on a shared vision of creating exceptional kids' content, products and experiences and making it accessible to audiences around the world. The agreement leverages the powerful capabilities of both companies and will maximize audience growth across a mix of product