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LONDON, 3 NOVEMBER 2023 -   Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced an agreement with D-Smart to launch the Moonbug Channel on D-Smart channel 128 and D-Smart GO in Turkey. The Moonbug Channel will include content from across the Moonbug portfolio of much-loved IPs and launched 1 November 2023. Fully dubbed into Turkish language, the 24/7 Moonbug Channel has been carefully designed to put families at the forefront, supporting parents and carers throughout their...

3 November 2023

Moonbug Entertainment continues EMEA expansion with launch of Moonbug channel on D-Smart in Turkey

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The Multiplayer Game Will Take Kids into Blippi’s World to Explore Adventures and Exciting Quests Across Curiosity Cove To Celebrate the Launch, Players are Invited to a Special Immersive Halloween Event on October 27-29 LONDON, UK – 18 October 2023 –  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced  Blippi’s Playground , a new multiplayer game which will be available exclusively on Roblox from Thursday, October 19. The game, accessible on mobile, tablet, PC or Mac, will...

17 October 2023

Moonbug entertainment announces “Blippi’s playground” Roblox experience

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"Nina’s Familia", the first bilingual spinoff from CoComelon, launches on YouTube Friday, September 29 with new episodes weekly LOS ANGELES, CA - September 29, 2023 –  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced the launch of  “Nina’s Familia,”  the newest CoComelon spinoff series starring JJ’s lovable, sporty classmate and friend, Nina Reyes. First debuting on CoComelon in 2019, Nina is ready to take on the world with all new adventures full of excitement, fun,...

28 September 2023

CoComelon introduces "Nina's Familia", bringing an authentic Mexican-American experience to kids entertainment

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NEW YORK, NY - September 28, 2023 –  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced expansion plans for its biggest global franchise,  CoComelon , with master toy partner  Jazwares . A new collection of toys featuring characters from the popular franchise will be on display at New York Toy Fair (Jazwares booth #2403) from September 30th to October 3rd. Moonbug has partnered with Jazwares to release the  My Friend Nina  doll – now available at  Walmart ,  Target  (online...

28 September 2023

Moonbug Entertainment showcases CoComelon toys with Jazwares at New York Toy Fair

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Moonbug Channel to become available on MediaNet (The Maldives) and Univision (Mongolia) SINGAPORE, 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 -  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced further expansion into the APAC territory with Moonbug Channel launches in The Maldives and Mongolia. The channel, which is partnering with MediaNet in the Maldives and Univision in Mongolia, features content from across the Moonbug portfolio of beloved IPs and is scheduled to launch across the different...

25 September 2023

Moonbug Entertainment launches Moonbug channel in the Maldives and Mongolia as part of APAC expansion

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The launch of “Little Baby Bum Music Time” is the latest step in continued growth for the brand as it celebrates its 10th year Sept. 25, 2023, LOS ANGELES and LONDON -  Moonbug Entertainment, a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced the launch of its Netflix preschool series  Little Baby   Bum Music Time   and its corresponding new soundtrack, which will be available on all music streaming platforms. The  Music Time  series and soundtrack, which are the latest in a string of the...

24 September 2023

Moonbug Entertainment Takes First Acquired Franchise, Little Baby Bum, to the Next Level with Launch of New Preschool Series and Soundtrack

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LONDON, UK – August 17, 2023  –  Moonbug Entertainment , a part of Candle Media, today announced that it will bring a variety of Moonbug’s hit IPs, including  Oddbods, Blippi ,  Little Baby Bum  and more, to  Prime Video,  providing access for audiences across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Turkey and Portugal. This deal solidifies Moonbug's commitment to expanding its distribution channels and making its content accessible to families around the world and highlights the growing...

16 August 2023

Moonbug to deliver family entertainment content to European viewers on Prime Video

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Blippi is Hitting the Big Screen in the U.S. for the First Time! Blippi’s Big Dino Adventure, a new 60-minute special, will roar onto screens at Cinemark theaters in select cities beginning Friday, August 25 LOS ANGELES (July 6, 2023) — For the first time ever,  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media and an award-winning global kids entertainment company, and  Cinemark Holdings, Inc. , one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theater companies, are partnering...

5 July 2023

Moonbug Entertainment partners with Cinemark movie theaters to run long form special from the most popular live action preschool brand

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Singapore – 5 July 2023  –  Moonbug Entertainment , a part of Candle Media, today announced the appointment of Yasmin Zahid as the company’s new Head of Distribution and Brand Partnerships, APAC. Reporting to Nicolas Eglau, Managing Director of EMEA and APAC, Zahid will be responsible for strategizing Moonbug’s long-term growth in APAC to build out global franchises. Kelly Cooke is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities. In this role, Zahid will extend Moonbug’s footprint in channel...

4 July 2023

Yasmin Zahid appointed Head of Distribution & Brand Partnerships, APAC at Moonbug Entertainment

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LAS VEGAS - June 13, 2023  - Moonbug, part of Candle Media, today announced a series of expansion plans for its biggest global franchise, CoComelon. Building on a 35% growth year-over-year* in YouTube subscribers, the franchise is launching a series of consumer product initiatives, expanding its live events program with a whole new concept and growing its music offering. “We are thrilled with the growth of the CoComelon franchise, including two successful spin-offs and significant global...

12 June 2023

CoComelon, the most popular preschool entertainment franchise in the world, continues to grow through spin-offs, consumer products, music and experiences

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Available today, the new channel is the exclusive US radio destination to the music of world-renowned family favorites “CoComelon,” “Blippi” and more NEW YORK - June 7, 2023 -  SiriusXM announced today the launch of  Moonbug Radio , an exclusive new year-round channel in collaboration with  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media and the award-winning global entertainment company behind some of the most popular kids’ content in the world.  Moonbug Radio  is available starting...

6 June 2023

SiriusXM launches Moonbug Radio

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LAS VEGAS, June 14, 2023 –   Moonbug Entertainment , a part of Candle Media, is rapidly growing its softlines division through collaborations with globally renowned fashion and home brands, a new creative approach to design and a strong in-house team. Moonbug has recently collaborated with sports brand  PUMA , footwear company Crocs and is today announcing an exciting collaboration with children’s furniture company  Roo & You . These collaborations mark a serious step forward for Moonbug,...

3 June 2023

Moonbug Entertainment’s softlines division shows significant growth with exciting brand collaborations and innovative creative approach

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