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Moonbug confirms CoComelon movie

Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, and Flywheel Media have greenlit the first-ever animated CoComelon feature film, marking a major milestone for the celebrated global kids’ brand. The CG animated film, inspired by the blockbuster children’s show, will be produced by Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel Media, Prime Focus Studios, DreamWorks Animation, animation by the DNEG […]

May 13, 2025

Moonbug launches Blippi & Friends channel in MENA

Moonbug Entertainment, a subsidiary of Candle Media, has announced a deal with Yango Play to bring its Blippi & Friends channel to the Middle East and North Africa. Named after Moonbug’s popular, live-action preschool brand, Blippi, Blippi & Friends is a 24/7 channel catering to children ages 4-8 and includes a daily segment for younger […]

October 30, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Moonbug partners with Dove

The popular live-action children’s brand, Blippi, and leader in body confidence efforts, Dove, have partnered on all-new series of fun-filled episodes and music videos. Designed for kids aged 4-6, these entertaining resources give families a way to start important conversations about self-esteem while enjoying engaging stories and catchy songs together. In this new content from […]

October 9, 2024

Moonbug hires Miller in Senior Director role

Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, has tapped Beatriz Miller as Senior Director of Distribution and Originals for North America. Miller’s hire comes as the global entertainment company continues their expansion in the North American market through both originals and distribution of blockbuster shows such as CoComelon, Blippi and Little Angel. Miller will report […]

October 4, 2024

Moonbug releases first episodes of VeeFriends

VeeFriends, a new 2D-animated cartoon series produced by Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, and VaynerWatt that’s based on the VeeFriends character universe, is set to premiere its first three episodes on VeeFriends YouTube Kids channel on September 30th. It’s Spongebob Squarepants meets Teen Titans Go, with just a splash of Sesame Street, as […]

September 30, 2024

Moonbug launching live action CoComelon series

Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, has announced the launch of its newest series CoComelon Classroom, the first live-action spinoff series from the CoComelon universe. The series blends animation with live- action, bringing to life the wholesome world and characters of CoComelon, the #1 most-viewed kids’ franchise on YouTube. The series invites children to […]

September 4, 2024

Moonbug appoints Holt as Americas MD

Moonbug Entertainment, part of Candle Media, has announced the appointment of Courtney Holt as the company’s new Managing Director, Americas. Holt will lead the commercial teams in North America responsible for bringing the likes of CoComelon, Blippi and other Moonbug brands to families in the region. Holt will report to René Rechtman, founder and CEO […]

May 31, 2024

Moonbug launches Blippi FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus

Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, has announced the launch of its first free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel for apop kids’ show Blippi. The 24/7 channel is available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus in the US, and coming soon to Canada. Families can now watch over 55 hours of Blippi content on Samsung […]

May 29, 2024

Reveiz named Moonbug LatAm head of distribution

Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, has announced the appointment of Manuel Reveiz as the company’s new head of distribution and partnerships, Latin America. Reveiz will be responsible for building Moonbug’s presence and long-term growth in Latin American countries, connecting hit Moonbug shows like CoComelon, Blippi and Little Angel to more families in the […]

May 9, 2024

iHeart, Moonbug launch Blippi & Meekah podcast

iHeartPodcasts, the podcast publisher, and Moonbug Entertainment, a subsidiary of Candle Media, have announced the launch of a new family podcast series Blippi & Meekah’s Road Trip. The first four episodes are available now, with new episodes posting each week following the debut. Blippi & Meekah’s Road Trip will follow best friends and beloved children’s […]

April 10, 2024