KidsCo, the joint venture channel owned by leading media companies NBC Universal, DIC Ent. and Corus Ent., has launched in Hong Kong following the securing of a major broadcast agreement with Hong Kong's PCCW Now TV.
The announcement follows the securing of carriage deals with various platform operators in Asia, including SingTel's mio TV in Singapore, the Philippines' Sky Cable and Korea's HanaTV. KidsCo has also signed a deal with the Philippines' Cable Boss to act as their distributor in that market. It is anticipated that KidsCo will be available in up to 40 territories -- including Europe and Latin America within the next 18 months.
The channel currently broadcasts in Spain, Romania, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Turkey, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
KidsCo, a 24/7 multiplatform channel, will be committed to providing a responsible and entertaining environment for children and families around the world. The unique channel utilizes NBC Universal's state-of-the-art broadcast distribution facility in the U.S. and the company's international network of affiliates.
KidsCo features renowned animated and live-action television series and feature-length movies from pre-eminent independent animation program suppliers, DIC and Corus' Nelvana. DIC's programming library features approximately 3,000 half-hours, including; INSPECTOR GADGET, STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, MADELINE, DENNIS THE MENACE, CARE BEARS and more. With more than 3,200 half-hours of kids' programming, Nelvana Enterprises' catalogue features international favorites such as BABAR, FRANKLIN, THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN and ROLIE POLIE OLIE.
