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The channel, targeted at kids 4-8 years old includes the entire Blippi universe of shows and further strengthens Moonbug’s partnership with the streaming platform LONDON, UK – 24 September 2024 – Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, today announced its deal with Astro in Malaysia to bring Blippi & Friends to a wider audience, further expanding the reach of some of its most beloved kids entertainment shows. This marks the first Blippi & Friends channel in Asia, and on demand content...

23 September 2024

Moonbug Launches its First “Blippi & Friends” Channel in Asia Through its Partnership with Astro

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Promotes Katelynn Heil to Head of Brand Marketing and Franchise Strategy, Mike Katzman to Blippi General Manager, Hires Juliette Premmereur as Senior Director, Social Media LOS ANGELES, Calif.  - September 13, 2024  - Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, today announced the promotions of Katelynn Heil to the newly created position of Head of Brand Marketing and Franchise Strategy, and Mike Katzman to Blippi General Manager. Juliette Premmereur joins Moonbug in the newly created role...

12 September 2024

Candle Media's Moonbug Entertainment Strengthens Marketing Leadership with Strategic Promotions and Hiring

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National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey stars as the popular Ms. Appleberry,  in a new series filled with learning, music, special surprises and appearances Download Images  |  Watch the Trailer LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPT. 4, 2024  –  Moonbug Entertainment , a part of Candle Media, today announced the launch of its newest series “CoComelon Classroom,” the first live-action spinoff series from the CoComelon universe. The series blends animation with live- action, bringing to life the...

3 September 2024

CoComelon Goes Live-Action With “CoComelon Classroom” Spinoff Series

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Momentum builds for the Moonbug Channel in Asia as Moonbug signs new partnership agreements with Now TV in Hong Kong and MNC Vision in Indonesia SINGAPORE, 21 AUGUST 2024 -  Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, is bringing its blockbuster children’s shows  CoComelon ,  Blippi,  and  Morphle  and others to more families in Asia. The company today announced that the Moonbug Channel, which includes content from Moonbug’s beloved IPs, will launch on NowTV in Hong Kong. Moonbug’s...

20 August 2024

Moonbug Entertainment launches Moonbug Channel in Hong Kong and Indonesia

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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 an...

14 August 2024

Introducing “CoComelon - Kids Learn & Play,” the first learning app from the CoComelon universe

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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 where children can...

6 August 2024

New Morphle Toys Launch at Retail, Bringing Magical Adventures to Life for Fans of the Animated Series

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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 time on British...

30 June 2024

Game, Set, Blippi! Beloved children’s character crosses the pond to celebrate the championships, Wimbledon

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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 Rechtman,...

30 May 2024

Moonbug appoints Courtney Holt as Managing Director, Americas

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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 flexibility across digital...

28 May 2024

Moonbug launches 24/7 Blippi channel exclusively on Samsung TV Plus in the U.S., Blippi’s first FAST channel

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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 iconic...

20 May 2024

Moonbug Brings CoComelon to Highlights Magazine, the Mall of America and Other Exciting Partners in 2024

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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 of the brand can...

20 May 2024

Moonbug Celebrates Ten Years of Blippi Adventures with Exciting New Collaborations, Content and Live Entertainment

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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-seen show. This...

13 May 2024

Blippi to Rock Out in an All-New Live Band Show

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