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Moonbug is an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to entertaining and enriching content, making its shows available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. The company is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, consumer products and live events. Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.

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MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES “MY FIRST COCOMELON” INFANT FASHION LINE WITH UK RETAILER GEORGE AT ASDA

Fri, Nov 10, 2023 13:36 CET

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

MOONBUG AND SPIN MASTER, PRESCHOOL INDUSTRY LEADERS FORGE ALLIANCE ACROSS LICENSING, CONTENT PRODUCTION AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Thu, Nov 09, 2023 14:39 CET

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 and content, encompassing licensing, content production and

MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT CONTINUES EMEA EXPANSION WITH LAUNCH OF MOONBUG CHANNEL ON D-SMART IN TURKEY

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 13:06 CET

Moonbug Channel to become available on D-Smart and D-Smart GOLONDON, 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 daily

MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES “BLIPPI’S PLAYGROUND” ROBLOX EXPERIENCE

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 20:43 CET

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 27-29LONDON, 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 allow kids to explore Blippi’s world on Roblox as they complete fun

COCOMELON INTRODUCES “NINA'S FAMILIA,” BRINGING AN AUTHENTIC MEXICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE TO KIDS ENTERTAINMENT

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 19:11 CET

“Nina’s Familia,” the first bilingual spinoff from CoComelon, launches on YouTube Friday, September 29 with new episodes weeklyLOS 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, friends and of course, familia. “Nina's Familia” is an extension of the

MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASES COCOMELON TOYS WITH JAZWARES AT NEW YORK TOY FAIR

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 18:23 CET

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

MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES MOONBUG CHANNEL IN THE MALDIVES AND MONGOLIA AS PART OF APAC EXPANSION

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 13:16 CET

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 territories throughout the month of September. These agreements will bring

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

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 13:11 CET

The launch of “Little Baby Bum Music Time” is the latest step in continued growth for the brand as it celebrates its 10th yearSept. 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

MOONBUG TO DELIVER FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT TO EUROPEAN VIEWERS ON PRIME VIDEO

Mon, Aug 21, 2023 20:05 CET

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 demand for high-quality, family-friendly content and the immense potential

MOONBUG STRENGTHENS DEAL WITH SOUTH KOREA’S KT, EXPANDING CONTENT ON ITS IPTV PLATFORM GENIE TV

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 23:01 CET

SINGAPORE – 16 August 2023 – Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced an expansion of its deal with KT, the telecommunications company and No. 1 IPTV service provider in South Korea. The agreement will increase the number of Moonbug IPs available on KT’s IPTV platform Genie TV, including new episodes of Little Angel and the addition of CoComelon Dance Party, CoComelon Animal Time, CoComelon Cody Time, Odbodds S1, and Minibods. All content will be shown in English and Korean and is set to launch on August 18, 2023. This agreement

MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT CONTINUES APAC EXPANSION WITH LAUNCH OF MOONBUG CHANNEL IN SINGAPORE

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 12:37 CET

Moonbug Channel to become available on Eazie TVSINGAPORE, 3 AUGUST 2023 - Moonbug Entertainment , a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced an agreement with Eazie TV to launch the Moonbug Channel in Singapore. The new Moonbug Channel will include content from across the Moonbug portfolio of much-loved IPs and is scheduled to launch today, 1 August 2023. The Moonbug Channel will be available to all Eazie TV pack subscribers within the kids genre on M1 and will air in English. The channel has been carefully designed to put families at the forefront,

MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS WITH CINEMARK MOVIE THEATERS TO RUN LONG FORM SPECIAL FROM THE MOST POPULAR LIVE ACTION PRESCHOOL BRAND

Thu, Jul 06, 2023 18:24 CET

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 25LOS 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 together to bring Blippi to the big screen this summer.

YASMIN ZAHID APPOINTED HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION & BRAND PARTNERSHIPS, APAC AT MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT

Thu, Jul 06, 2023 14:47 CET

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 and content syndication by forging new partnerships and amplifying

MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT’S SOFTLINES DIVISION SHOWS SIGNIFICANT GROWTH WITH EXCITING BRAND COLLABORATIONS AND INNOVATIVE CREATIVE APPROACH

Thu, Jun 15, 2023 11:35 CET

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, opening new

BLIPPI, THE MOST POPULAR LIVE ACTION PRESCHOOL BRAND, CONTINUES TO GROW WITH NEW FORMATS, CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND COLLABORATIONS

Tue, Jun 13, 2023 17:51 CET

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. “We’re beyond excited about Blippi’s growth explosion this year. We love being able to inspire curiosity in kids

COCOMELON, THE MOST POPULAR PRESCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT FRANCHISE IN THE WORLD, CONTINUES TO GROW THROUGH SPIN-OFFS, CONSUMER PRODUCTS, MUSIC AND EXPERIENCES

Tue, Jun 13, 2023 17:43 CET

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 expansion, all of which has led to nearly 25% growth in viewing across YouTube and Netflix this past

SIRIUSXM LAUNCHES MOONBUG RADIO

Mon, Jun 12, 2023 23:23 CET

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

AUDIBLE AND MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCH ORIGINAL FAMILY LISTENING PODCASTS

Fri, May 05, 2023 15:32 CET

The collaboration will bring unique audio experiences based on Moonbug's hit shows Little Baby Bum and Lellobee City Farm exclusively to AudibleMay 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 Fantastic Folktales. The two series, based on Moonbug’s

“MOONBUG KIDS” LINEAR CHANNEL REBRANDS AND CHANGES NAME TO “MOONBUG” AS IT AIMS TO EXPAND GLOBAL ACCESS TO POPULAR KIDS’ CONTENT

Wed, May 03, 2023 16:56 CET

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 of its linear channel, reaching 75+ countries across the globe. Moonbug has

MOONBUG LAUNCHES NEW ‘MINIBODS’ CHANNEL, A SPIN-OFF OF GLOBAL PHENOMENON ‘ODDBODS’

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 17:04 CET

The non-dialogue series written by an award-winning team will show preschoolers how to embrace individuality and celebrate differencesLONDON – 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 ways. Building on the success of 3-

Moonbug Entertainment and PUMA Announce New Kids Collection Inspired by Hit CoComelon

Wed, Mar 29, 2023 00:19 CET

The first-of-its-kind PUMA x CoComelon collaboration will feature popular characters from the hit show across footwear and apparelLos 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

MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH O2 TO LAUNCH MOONBUG KIDS CHANNEL IN CZECH REPUBLIC

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 14:18 CET

Moonbug Kids Channel to become available to O2 SubscribersLONDON, 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 will be featured on the channel including CoComelon, Blippi, Gecko’s Garage,

Moonbug Entertainment Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 14:14 CET

The global award-winning kids media company joins the ranks of OpenAI, Disney, Tiffany & Co., and moreLos 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 companies are setting the

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