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Join Ms. Appleberry and Her Star Teachers for New Lessons, Music, and Fun! CoComelon, the beloved global preschool brand, is bringing its signature music-filled learning to life with  The Melon Patch , a brand-new live-action educational series premiering September 23 on YouTube. The Melon Patch  invites families into a vibrant, interactive classroom where learning, growing, and playing come alive the CoComelon way.  Beloved teacher Ms. Appleberry, played by Allie Rivera Quiñonez, leads the...

11 August 2025

CoComelon Announces New Live-Action Educational Series, The Melon Patch, Premiering September 23 On YouTube

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The Channel is Available in Angola and Mozambique on the DStv Service, With Plans to Expand to Other Portuguese-Speaking Countries LONDON, UK – 1 August 2025 –  Moonbug Entertainment, part of Candle Media, today announced the expansion of its partnership with MultiChoice, launching the first-ever Portuguese-language version of the Moonbug Channel in Angola and Mozambique on DStv, starting 1 August. This marks the first time Moonbug’s 24/7 linear channel will be available in Portuguese and...

1 August 2025

Moonbug Entertainment and Multichoice Launch First-ever Portuguese-Language Moonbug Channel in Angola and Mozambique

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LOS ANGELES, CA – July 31st, 2025  – For the first time ever,  Blippi  is packing up his orange glasses and heading across the country! Moonbug Entertainment, part of Candle Media, is proud to announce  Be Like Blippi  week, a nationwide, multi-platform celebration of curiosity.  Be Like Blippi  week will feature all-new content, original music, and immersive experiences across the US, rooted in the simple but powerful message that  anyone  can "Be Like Blippi." At the heart of the...

30 July 2025

Blippi Hits the Road in First-Ever Celebrity-Packed YouTube Series: Blippi: The Ultimate Road Trip Premieres August 16

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July 29, 2025 – Toronto, Canada – Candle Media’s Moonbug Entertainment today announced a deal with Bell Media to bring   Little Angel   to Crave subscribers in Canada. The deal is Moonbug’s first Canadian distribution deal for Little Angel, the popular children’s show that chronicles the adventures of BABY JOHN™ and his older sister as they explore the perfectly-imperfect world around them. Little Angels Season 1 (Part 1) begins streaming on Crave on July 26, while Part 2 debuts on August 9....

29 July 2025

Moonbug brings Little Angel to Crave

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Pictured: Kathy Power (left) promoted to Head of Creative, and Carlos Stevens (right) joins as Head of Creative Development at Moonbug Key hires and promotions drive momentum behind Moonbug’s signature brands—with major projects in the works across YouTube, subscription streaming services, a 2027 feature film, and more LOS ANGELES – July 23, 2025  – Moonbug Entertainment—the team behind global preschool hits  CoComelon  and  Blippi —is scaling up its creative and production leadership to meet...

23 July 2025

Moonbug Supercharges CoComelon, Blippi and Flagship IPs with Expanded Creative and Production Leadership

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Moonbug, the Company Behind CoComelon and Blippi, Releases Landmark Report on What Families Really Want From Media and Marketing LONDON, July 8, 2025  — A new study from Moonbug Entertainment reveals a striking disconnect between how brands market to families and what parents actually need. With billions of views each month and daily conversations with parents worldwide, Moonbug has a unique vantage point into how modern families are navigating life—and what they expect from the brands...

8 July 2025

Nearly Half of Parents Say They’ve Never Felt Seen by a Brand

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New content featuring CoComelon characters and Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll to debut in early 2026, with additional collaborations to follow BALI, INDONESIA – June 25, 2025 –  Moonbug Entertainment, the award-winning global entertainment company behind CoComelon and Blippi, today announced a new partnership with Sanrio, the iconic lifestyle brand known for Hello Kitty. The multi-year collaboration will span co-branded content alongside broader consumer initiatives. ...

24 June 2025

CoComelon and Sanrio Team Up in New Global Partnership with Moonbug Entertainment

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This summer, the “Gotta Go Zone” rolls into LA, Nashville, and NYC—turning potty training into a celebration with music, games, and support from CoComelon Can Help Los Angeles, CA – June 23, 2025   – Potty training took center stage at Griffith Park on June 21, where actress and mom  Ashley Tisdale  joined families for  CoComelon’s Gotta Go Zone —a fun, potty-themed celebration filled with music, games, and an immersive toddler-approved bathroom for attendees of all ages to enjoy. The family...

23 June 2025

Ashley Tisdale Kicks Off CoComelon’s “Gotta Go” Tour — A Potty-themed Party for Toddlers (and Their Grownups)

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Full-service offering gives brands a trusted, data-driven way to connect with families through premium content, insights, and experiences LOS ANGELES (June 13, 2025) –  Candle Media’s  Moonbug Entertainment , the award-winning global entertainment company behind  CoComelon  and  Blippi , today announced the launch of  Moonbug Partner Solutions , a new brand partnerships division that helps brands connect with families in safe, smart, and meaningful ways. Moonbug Partner Solutions is a...

12 June 2025

Moonbug Launches Moonbug Partner Solutions to Help Brands Tap into $2 Trillion Family Market

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Film Premieres in 2027 Produced by Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel Media, Prime Focus Studios and DreamWorks Animation and Distributed by Universal Pictures  Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, and Flywheel Media have greenlit the first-ever animated CoComelon feature film, marking a major milestone for the beloved global kids' brand. The CG animated film, inspired by the blockbuster children’s show, will be produced by Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel Media, Prime Focus Studios,...

13 May 2025

First-Ever CoComelon Film Greenlit by Moonbug Entertainment and Flywheel Media

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Kids and Family Favorites Moonbug Entertainment,  Walt Disney World ® and Disney Cruise Line 5-episode Collab Debuts May 15 May 14, 2025  – Blippi’s world of curiosity is getting even more magical! For the first time ever, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and  Blippi  are collaborating to bring viewers an exciting 45-minute special, plus a new collection of episodes on YouTube. Starting May 15,  Blippi and Meekah  are setting off on an unforgettable journey at The Most Magical Place On...

13 May 2025

Blippi and Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line Team Up for the First Time Ever on Magical Special and Series of Episodes

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Our debut ad kicks off ‘ CoComelon Can Help ,’ a campaign that shows how songs can help families through real moments April 15, 2025 By Katelynn Heil, Head of Brand Marketing and Franchise Strategy, Moonbug Parenting today is hard. Social media piles on constant advice and pressure, but not enough support. As a mama of three kiddos under six, I feel that—deeply. And we’ve heard the same from hundreds of families. Even the  U.S. Surgeon General reports  that 41% of parents feel too stressed...

14 April 2025

CoComelon Launches First-Ever Brand Campaign Celebrating Parents & Caregivers

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