Streaming made TV history for a second consecutive month in the US in July 2024 as it notched the most dominant performance by a single viewing category ever in Nielsen’s The Gauge report, accounting for 41.4 per cent of TV viewing. Streaming levels were over 5 per cent higher in July compared to June, leading […]
BBC Studios Brands & Licensing has announced the appointment of Nicki Sheard as CEO, Brands & Licensing as the BBC Studios division sets a new global approach to its Consumer Products & Licensing business, with the creation of two distinct global teams. BBC Studios says the new setup will “allow the creation of a global […]
The BBC Annual Report shows that the BBC is at the heart of national life and is the go-to media brand in the UK, with 95 per cent of UK adults using BBC services on average per month. Samir Shah, BBC Chair, said: “The BBC matters deeply to the UK, and continues to play an […]
Bluey and Bingo’s dad Bandit is the onscreen father figure with the biggest influence on day-to-day parenting, according to a BBC Studios survey. To celebrate Father’s Day in the UK, 1,000 parents (500 mums and 500 dads) took part in the poll, which saw Bandit named as the dad that kids most admire (33.5 per […]
BBC Studios has renewed its global licensing partnership with toy company Moose Toys for hit kids property Bluey. The BBC Studios’ licensee will remain the global master toy partner for the animated TV sensation Bluey in all territories. The landmark multi-year renewal will build on the global success of Moose’s toy range. It also follows […]
BBC Studios has announced that a collection of new Bluey Minisodes are soon to be released. The Bluey Minisodes are a series of 20 short (1-3 minutes), funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo. There will be some new characters alongside fan favourites, including Unicorse, Nana and Bob Heeler, with Dad getting a ‘tattoo’ […]
The commissioning team from BBC Studios Social are inviting indies of all scales and backgrounds to pitch fresh, short form concepts that extend and enrich existing IP, engage loyal fans, and reach new audiences on digital platforms. The available production opportunities are online now and cover many of the top brands in the BBC Studios […]
Hit theatre show Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show will visit Europe following sell-out shows across Australia, the UK, Ireland and North America. Bluey’s Big Play, a new theatrical adaptation of the BAFTA & Emmy® award-winning children’s television series produced by Ludo Studio, will hit the stage across Spain (under the name of El show […]
Disney Branded Television, BBC Studios Kids & Family and Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) have announced that the next instalments of Bluey, including an extended length special, will premiere this April, marking the series’ first global rollout. The first new episode, Ghostbasket, will premiere on April 7th, teeing up the debut of the 28-minute special, The […]
Sky Kids has unveiled two new animated Sky Original series coming to the channel later this year. Narrated by Spice Girl Mel B, Happy Town follows the problem-solving adventures of a hedgehog and ladybird best friend duo, Pep and Tabitha, in a charming and unique community. The brightness of the light in Happy Town depends […]