TLL Staff Two veteran entertainment execs have teamed up to launch 8 Lions Entertainment, a new studio for kids and teens. The London-based "IP-growth and development company" was founded by Jill Esmat and Karine Ahton, both of whom previously worked in high profile roles at Moonbug Entertainment. Esmat, the CEO of 8 Lions, was most recently the Chief Revenue Officer at … [Read more...] about Former Moonbug Execs Launch 8 Lions Entertainment
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Who’s News: Moonbug Appoints Courtney Holt as MD of Americas
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMoonbug Entertainment has appointed Courtney Holt as the company’s new managing director for the Americas.In his new role at Moonbug, Holt will lead the commercial teams in North America, with a particular focus on the Moonbug's Originals division.Holt will work with the teams at Moonbug's Originals to manage the distribution of the company's … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Moonbug Appoints Courtney Holt as MD of Americas
Moonbug Appoints New MD of Consumer Products
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Moonbug Entertainment has just appointed gaming and entertainment veteran Ashley Maidy as Managing Director of Consumer Products. The studio, owned by Candle Media, has produced some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world, including its megahits CoComelon and Blippi. Both of those franchises boast successful and growing … [Read more...] about Moonbug Appoints New MD of Consumer Products
Toikido Partners with Moonbug For PeaKeeBoo Animated Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toikido has partnered with Moonbug Entertainment to create an animated preschool series based on its new, internally-created IP, PeaKeeBoo.Under the terms of the collaborative licensing agreement, Moonbug Entertainment will be responsible for producing the first season of the PeaKeeBoo animated series, which is expected to launch on the … [Read more...] about Toikido Partners with Moonbug For PeaKeeBoo Animated Series
Moonbug and Spin Master Enter Strategic Global Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Moonbug Entertainment and Spin Master have entered a strategic global licensing partnership for children's content, products and experiences. The agreement intends to expand the intellectual properties of both companies across a mix of branded products, media content, and licensing … [Read more...] about Moonbug and Spin Master Enter Strategic Global Partnership
Jury Returns $23.5 Million Verdict in Favor of Moonbug Entertainment
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A jury has awarded Moonbug Entertainment $23.5 million after its successful lawsuit against competitor BabyBus Co. A jury earlier sided with Moonbug's claim that BabyBus infringed its copyright for its hit show CoComelon with a competing show called Super Jojo. After three days of deliberation, the jury came back with an award of $17.5 … [Read more...] about Jury Returns $23.5 Million Verdict in Favor of Moonbug Entertainment
CoComelon and Tonies Play Beautiful Music Together
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tonies and Moonbug Entertainment have partnered up to bring the CoComelon brand to the Toniebox. Tonies is the company behind the Toniebox, a screen-free audio entertainment system for children. Launched in 2016 by co-founders Patric Faßbender and Marcus Stahl, the Toniebox was created for kids and parents looking for screen-free … [Read more...] about CoComelon and Tonies Play Beautiful Music Together
CreateOn Adds CoComelon As 10th Licensee For Magna-Tiles
Fans of CoComelon have a new way to connect with the show, thanks to the launch of three new Magna-Tile products from CreateOn. The deal combines two brands that are both major hits, each in their own way. Magna-Tiles were originally designed in Japan under the name Pythagoras, and then brought to the US under license. Named as a top toy for children's learning by hundreds of … [Read more...] about CreateOn Adds CoComelon As 10th Licensee For Magna-Tiles
Moonbug Hires Redibra to Bring Products To Brazil
Children's programmer Moonbug has appointed Redibra as its licensing agent in Brazil, as the company works on development of new consumer products for its popular shows, like Blippi or CoComelon. “At Moonbug, we’re committed to developing premium, enriching content that parents and children can enjoy together, and a key part of this mission is ensuring our IP is accessible … [Read more...] about Moonbug Hires Redibra to Bring Products To Brazil
Blippi Licensing Adds Six New Licensees
Following a deal with publishing powerhouse DJ Murphy, The Point.1888 and Moonbug Entertainment have secured six additional licensee partners for the hugely popular children’s brand, Blippi. The brand extension specialist The Point.1888 was appointed in the summer as the Master Licensing Agency across EMEA for Blippi, along with other brands in Moonbug’s portfolio, … [Read more...] about Blippi Licensing Adds Six New Licensees