Global home entertainment distribution deal secured with DHX Brands.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and DHX Brands have inked a global home entertainment distribution deal for all new and classic Teletubbies episodes.
The deal – which covers both physical and digital formats – follows the debut of the new series in the US on May 30 on Nick Jr.
The rejuvenated show has been airing on CBeebies in the UK since November 2015, consistently rating as one of the channel’s top shows.
“The global appetite for Teletubbies content has proven to be unwavering, with strong demand for both the new series and the classic show,” said Tom Roe, commercial director, DHX Brands.
“Given their reach and standing, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is the ideal international home entertainment partner for this brand. We look forward to Sony providing more ways for pre-schoolers and their families to engage with the magical world of the Teletubbies.”
Ben Means, svp third party strategic partnerships at SPHE, added: “We are very pleased to be working with DHX Media to help introduce Teletubbies to new generations of fans everywhere.”
