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

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 for enriching experiences through digital platforms. The agreement includes localised versions of CoComelon JJ’s Animal Time, Blippi Wonders and Little Angel in Castilian Spanish, as well as the entirety of the Blippi content and Oddbods libraries for the UK market.

“As our IP portfolio grows and the popularity of our characters crosses frontiers, working with Prime Video allows us to expand the reach of our content to an even wider audience,” said Gina Costelloe, Head of Distribution & Originals, EMEA at Moonbug Entertainment. “Our content is a retention driver for kids and family audiences on streaming platforms such as Prime Video, which highlights the relevance of this partnership, especially as we strive to meet families where they are and provide a great viewing experience.”

The deal brings both new and fan-favorite episodes of Moonbug’s portfolio to Prime Video, with the partnership already live in Germany and Turkey and the UK, Ireland and Iberia set to launch throughout 2023. Program availability will vary between nations, with notable IPs like Lellobee City Farm, Blippi & Meekah Wonders, Little Baby Bum, Oddbods and the hit series, CoComelon Animal Time. 

For more information on Moonbug Entertainment, please visit www.moonbug.com. 

Media Contact: 

Dana Steiner, Dana.Steiner@moonbug.com

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.