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FilmRise signs Wiggles deal

October 17, 2023

FilmRise, the New York City-based film and television studio and streaming network, has entered into an exclusive worldwide distribution deal (excluding Australia and New Zealand) with The Wiggles, the long-running children’s entertainment group. The Wiggles are known for their infectious music and videos that have captivated and children aged 2-5 in territories across the globe for the past three decades.

The announcement was made at the MIPCOM conference by Max Einhorn, SVP of Acquisitions and Co-Productions at FilmRise and Luke Field, General Manager of The Wiggles.

The deal includes Digital Media including Digital Linear, Television and Ancillary rights to over 80 hours of the classic Wiggles TV series that ran from 1998 to 2012.

Katherine Weinstein, Acquisitions Manager, commented: “We are truly excited about this deal since we understand the immense impact of this iconic intellectual property. It brings us great joy to know we are sharing The Wiggles’ enchanting world with children across various territories through diverse forms of home entertainment. What’s even more exciting is the knowledge that they have not ceased their performances and creative endeavours, ensuring that fans can continue to sing along to both the timeless and fresh Wiggles songs.”

Field said: “We couldn’t be more delighted with the timing of this deal, coinciding with the release of the new Wiggles documentary, Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles. It is the perfect opportunity for children to enjoy the original, beloved programmes. We are incredibly excited about our partnership with FilmRise, as we know that we now have a robust distribution arm and a talented marketing team supporting us every step of the way.”

Prime Video released the Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles documentary on October 14th.

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