DHX Media Signs Distribution Deal with The Orchard

DHX Media, a key player internationally in the creation of content for families and children, has teamed up with The Orchard, a pioneering music, video and film distribution company, for a multi-year electronic sell-through (EST) agreement which will see The Orchard distribute more than 8,000 episodes of DHX Media’s library content along with additional newly produced and acquired series during the course of the relationship. The deal covers the US, Latin America, South Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, in multiple languages. Additionally, The Orchard will be the worldwide digital distributor of more than 2,000 tracks of children’s music from DHX’s current library.

Josh Scherba, SVP Distribution at DHX Media, said, “With the global proliferation of digital entertainment platforms, it is imperative to team up with selected companies that offer specific expertise. The Orchard is a pioneering distribution business, ideally positioned to help expand the availability of DHX shows and music in the digital space.”

Paul Davidson, SVP of Film & TV at The Orchard, said, “DHX represents the best in children’s programming and we’re excited about the fantastic opportunity to bring their stellar shows and music to fans all across the globe as digital continues to grow exponentially."

The EST announcement expands The Orchard’s reach in children’s and family entertainment, enhancing its offerings with such leading DHX series as Caillou, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Teletubbies, Inspector Gadget, SuperWHY!, Johnny Test, and many others. The digital music distribution deal will see The Orchard offering music from such brands as Caillou, Busy World of Richard Scarry, The Doodlebops, Strawberry Shortcake, In the Night Garden and many more. The Orchard has global deals with the largest digital movie and television storefronts, reaching more than 200 million paying customers through its retail network, which includes iTunes, Comcast, DirecTV, DISH, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Sony, M-GO, Vudu, Spotify, Pandora, Google Play and many others.

Source: DHX Media