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Sandbox launches PlayKids across Samsung ecosystem

Sandbox Group, a specialist in learning-focused entertainment, has announced the launch of its flagship children’s app, PlayKids Learning, on both the Galaxy Store and on Samsung TV Apps. This strategic expansion gives Samsung users worldwide seamless access to the award-winning edutainment platform for young children across smartphones, tablets and smart TVs. By launching on the […]

May 5, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Sandbox Group brings PlayKids Learning to Vizio US

Sandbox Group, a specialist in learning-focused entertainment, has announced that its flagship children’s service, PlayKids Learning, is now available to Vizio OS customers in the US.  The app brings a library of educational shows and games directly to American living rooms for $7.99 per month, following a 7-day free trial. PlayKids Learning offers thousands of […]

April 9, 2026

Analyst: Masha and the Bear “a global sensation”

Parrot Analytics, a specialist in entertainment demand data, has unveiled insights into the popularity of children’s content worldwide, spotlighting the enduring appeal of the Masha and the Bear series. “Masha and the Bear is an indisputable global sensation, capturing the hearts of children and families everywhere,” said Alex Cameron, Director, EMEA at Parrot Analytics. “With […]

November 12, 2024

Tiny Pop going fully digital

Narrative Entertainment, the UK broadcaster behind the commercial kids’ group, has announced it will take pre-school channel Tiny Pop fully digital from March 20th. The move follows the successful launch of the channel on FAST platforms in September, with sister channel POP currently the number #1 ranking kids’ FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus and […]

January 30, 2024

Sandbox launches PlayKids+ app

Sandbox Group, the London-based group operating a network of learning businesses, has announced the launch of PlayKids+, a new app that adapts its UI and featured content based on the child’s age. The app is the next generation of Sandbox’s existing PlayKids app with enhanced functionality, adaptive user experience and a library of mixed media: […]

October 4, 2023

Narrative launching POP, Tiny Pop FAST channels

The UK independent TV broadcaster, Narrative Entertainment, will launch POP and Tiny Pop FAST channels on Samsung+ and Netgem from September 13th. The channels will replace the current POP Kids FAST channel, which will also be rebranded to POP on LG, Hisense and Rakuten. These ad-supported free live channels extend the offering of the POP […]

September 6, 2023

Sandbox partners with The Smurfs on kids App

Sandbox Group, the London-based group operating a network of learning businesses, is partnering with IMPS the official licensors – together with LAFIG Belgium – of The Smurfs. The partnership will see the development of a new educational app featuring The Smurfs aimed at children ages 3-7. The deal was brokered by bRAND-WARD, the licensing agency […]

July 11, 2023

Sandbox partners with Alpha Group on Super Wings app

Sandbox Group, the London-based group operating a network of learning businesses, has partnered with Alpha Group, one of the largest animation, toy and entertainment groups in Asia, on a new Super Wings educational app for kids ages 3 and up. The deal was brokered by bRAND-WARD, the licensing agency and consultancy. The children’s app will […]

March 6, 2023

Virgin Media: Free access to kids shows

UK multiplay operator Virgin Media is making a variety of premium kids entertainment and learning-based programmes available for all of its 3.5 million TV customers during February, at no extra cost. From February 1st, all Virgin TV customers in the UK will be given free access to seven kids pay-TV channels including Cartoon Network, Cartoonio, […]

January 29, 2021