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Janice Lam appointed as Global Hardlines Director based in New York and Helen Genia as Global Hardlines Director based at Moonbug’s London Office LONDON – 23 May 2022  – Moonbug Entertainment announces the appointment of Janice Lam as Global Hardlines Director, Consumer Products and Helen Genia as Global Hardlines Director, Consumer Products both managing a portfolio of hardlines licensees. These two newly created roles come as a result of Moonbug’s Licensing and Merchandising team’s...

22 May 2023

Moonbug Entertainment continues the expansion of their licensing and merchandise team with two new senior appointments

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The collaboration will bring unique audio experiences based on Moonbug's hit shows Little Baby Bum and Lellobee City Farm exclusively to Audible May 4, 2023 –  Today,  Audible , a world-wide leading provider of spoken word entertainment, and  Moonbug Entertainment , the award-winning global entertainment company behind some of the most popular kids’ content in the world, announced two original family listening podcasts,   Little Baby Bum: Time to Dream  and  Lellobee City Farm: Grandma Mei's...

3 May 2023

Audible and Moonbug Entertainment launch original family listening podcasts

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LONDON – 3 May 2023 –  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced a new refreshed look of the company's 24/7 linear channel,  “Moonbug KIDS” , and a new name,  “Moonbug” , in line with its wider corporate rebrand. The new “Moonbug” channel identity aims to convey the same energy and fun as its colourful shows and characters. While streaming and content on demand continue to gain popularity, linear channels are still relevant and, in 2022, Moonbug saw a big expansion...

2 May 2023

“Moonbug Kids” linear channel rebrands and changes name to “Moonbug” as it aims to expand global access to popular kids’ content

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The non-dialogue series written by an award-winning team will show preschoolers how to embrace individuality and celebrate differences  LONDON – 20 April 2023 –  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, recently launched a new channel,  Minibods , on Saturday, April 15th on YouTube.  Minibods  is a non-dialogue, slapstick preschool comedy series that follows the adventures of six furry friends who bring the silly to every situation and overcome life’s hurdles in unconventional...

19 April 2023

Moonbug launches new ‘Minibods’ channel, a spin-off of global phenomenon ‘Oddbods’

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The first-of-its-kind PUMA x CoComelon collaboration will feature popular characters from the hit show across footwear and apparel Los Angeles, CA (March 27, 2023)  —  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, in collaboration with global sports brand ,   PUMA , today announced the launch of a new kids’ footwear and apparel co-branded collection inspired by characters from Moonbug’s hit show,  CoComelon . The collection will be exclusively available at Foot Locker, Kids Foot...

26 March 2023

Moonbug Entertainment and PUMA announce new kids collection inspired by hit CoComelon

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Moonbug Kids Channel to become available to O2 Subscribers LONDON, 16 MARCH 2023 -  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced an agreement with O2 to launch Moonbug Kids Channel in the Czech Republic. The new Moonbug Kids channel will include content from across the Moonbug portfolio of much-loved IPs. The Moonbug Kids channel will be available to all subscribers across Czech Republic in tariffs Silver and Gold, and will air in English language. All Moonbug IPs...

16 March 2023

Moonbug Entertainment announces agreement with O2 to launch Moonbug Kids channel in Czech Republic

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Partnership signifies Moonbug’s further expansion into the Southeast Asian market Singapore – 15 March, 2023  –  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced a streaming partnership agreement with  Vidio , the largest OTT service in Indonesia, marking the global entertainment company’s further expansion into the Southeast Asian market. Vidio, a division of the Emtek Group, began offering Moonbug programming on its platform on 6 February 2023. The agreement is the...

15 March 2023

Moonbug Entertainment partners with Vidio to bring library of content to Indonesia

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The global award-winning kids media company joins the ranks of OpenAI, Disney, Tiffany & Co., and more Los Angeles, CA (March 2, 2023) —  Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media,   has been named to  Fast Company ’s prestigious annual list of the  World’s Most Innovative Companies  for 2023 in the Film and Television category. This year’s list highlights the businesses at the forefront of their respective industries, paving the way for the innovations of tomorrow. These...

2 March 2023

Moonbug Entertainment named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023

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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 characters, including...

28 February 2023

Moonbug Entertainment enters a new era with a vibrant and dynamic rebrand

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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 subscribers across...

1 February 2023

Moonbug Entertainment announces launch of Moonbug Kids channel in Indonesia

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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 the latest addition...

1 February 2023

Moonbug Entertainment announces the global launch of CoComelon HugMees by Squishmallows to expand product portfolio

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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 - Nina! The...

25 January 2023

CoComelon franchise connects with more audiences through spin-off shows

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