Disney Junior on Board for Fourth Season of ‘Octonauts’

Silvergate Media announces the sale of ‘Octonauts’ fourth season to Disney USA.

London, UK -- Leading independent media company, Silvergate Media announced the sale of a fourth season of its hit pre-school show, Octonauts to Disney USA. The new series consists of 12 x 22-minute new episodes as well as 2 x 22 minute specials.

Octonauts first launched on the Disney Junior block on Disney Channel in January 2012. Octonauts’ fans are currently enjoying season three which is premiering across 2014 on Disney Channel with daily airings also on the 24-hour Disney Junior channel. The newest acquisition, season 4, is scheduled to air in 2015.

Geraint Marsh, SVP Global TV Distribution & Consumer Products (The Americas) of Silvergate Media said, “What a privilege to have Disney USA as our long-standing partner for Octonauts. USA fans of Captain Barnacles and Kwazii will be delighted to tune in for this new season of adventures on Disney in 2015.”

Source: Silvergate Media

Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network, Jennifer Wolfe has worked in the Media & Entertainment industry as a writer and PR professional since 2003.