MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES MOONBUG CHANNEL IN THE MALDIVES AND MONGOLIA AS PART OF APAC EXPANSION
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 up to seven the number of Moonbug’s channel partners across six markets in Asia and signifies the relevance of Moonbug’s IP amongst local audiences.
The Moonbug Channel airs in English and has been carefully designed to put families at the forefront, supporting parents and carers throughout their daily routines such as mealtime, bath time and more. All Moonbug IPs will be featured including CoComelon, Blippi, Gecko’s Garage, Arpo, Little Baby Bum, as well as more recent acquisitions such as Little Angel and Oddbods.
“Together with our partners at MediaNet and Univision we are looking forward to bringing the joy of our beloved shows and characters to more families across the Asian territory. The Moonbug Channel is not only a destination for high quality entertainment, but it also provides families with a unique tool they can use to create routines in conjunction with the scheduled programming”, said Yasmin Zahid, Head of Distribution and Brand Partnerships APAC, Moonbug Entertainment. “We would like to thank our partners for the trust they put into our properties and the fantastic collaboration.”
"We are thrilled to announce our acquisition of Moonbug, a beloved kids' channel that aligns perfectly with our vision of fostering children's education and well-being. At Univision, we are deeply committed to providing high-quality, enriching content that not only entertains but also inspires young minds. Moonbug's exceptional content, tailor-made for our youngest viewers, exemplifies our dedication to creating a positive and educational entertainment experience. We are excited to embark on this journey with Moonbug, further enhancing our commitment to nurturing the growth and development of the next generation," commented Bolorchimeg Ganbileg,Director, Media Management Division | Media Entertainment Department at Unitel Group LLC.
“We are very excited to launch Moonbug channel in the Maldives. This by all means will be a value addition to our kids’ genre as Moonbug pursues compulsive programming for children composing of global sensations our kids already love”, said Riaayath Abdul Majeed, Chief Marketing Officer at MediaNet.
For more information on Moonbug, visit www.moonbug.com.
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About Moonbug Entertainment
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.
