KidsCo

KidsCo
Launched	September 7, 2007 (Central and eastern Europe); January 1, 2008 (Philippines and the Middle East); March 20, 2008 (Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea); November 15, 2009 (Australia); November 27, 2009 (Greece); May 1, 2010 (South Africa); June 1, 2012 (Malaysia)
Owned by	NBCUniversal; DHX Media; Corus Entertainment
Picture format	480i (SDTV); 576i (SDTV)
Country	Europe
Language	English
Website	www.kidscotv.tv
Availability
Satellite
Foxtel Australia	Channel 718
Austar Australia	Channel 718
	Channel 355
D-Smart Turkey	Channel 53
Indovision Indonesia	Channel 48
DishHD Taiwan	Channel 6550
TVB Pay Vision Hong Kong	Channel 29
Dialog TV Sri Lanka	Channel 47
OkeVision Indonesia	Channel 61
OTE TV Sat	Channel 503
Cable
Foxtel Australia	Channel 718
Austar Australia	Channel 718
SkyCable Philippines	Channel 131
Turksat Turkey	Channel 172
Optimus Clix Portugal	Channel 64
IPTV
mio TV Singapore	Channel 29
now TV Hong Kong	Channel 449
MOD Taiwan	Channel 019
UniFi Malaysia	Channel 133

KidsCo is an international children's entertainment brand founded by Canadian broadcaster Corus Entertainment's Nelvana Enterprises, American-based producer DIC Entertainment, and European broadcaster Sparrowhawk Media Group in April 2007.^[1] By the end of 2007, Sparrowhawk was purchased by media conglomerate NBC Universal, thus giving the company its share in the brand. In June 2008, DiC Entertainment was acquired by Cookie Jar Group, thus also having a stake. In October 2012, DHX Media acquired Cookie Jar, replacing the stake in KidsCo. The network is currently based in London.^[2]

The first KidsCo networks were launched in Poland, Romania and Turkey on September 7, 2007. The channel also launched in Hungary, and Russia.^[3]

On January 1, 2008, KidsCo launched in the Philippines on SkyCable and in the Arab World on Orbit Showtime^[4] on March 20, 2008. On the first trimester of 2009 the channel was launched in Portugal on Optimus Clix. The channel become available also on Vodafone Casa TV platform on July 25, 2010.^[5]

Original Logo

On November 15, 2009, KidsCo launched in Australia on Foxtel. On November 27, 2009, Kidsco launched In November 2009, Kidsco launched in Greece on Conn-x TV^[6] and in Cyprus on CytaVision.^[7] In November 2010 KidsCo became carried via Greece's IPTV On Telecoms platform.^[8] On 1 May 2010 Kidsco launched in South Africa on TopTV^[9] and on DStv on July 12, 2010.^[10]

^[11] In 2008 KidsCo suggested that it intended to launch throughout France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and the United States that year, but this did not transpire.^[3] Despite numerous claims of an imminent UK launch since 2007,^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16] the channel has no presence in the country because as of 2011^[update] market conditions mean a launch isn't commercially viable.^[3]^[17]

On 8 January 2013, KidsCo began broadcasting from Corus Quay in Toronto - a state-of-the-art facility that will broadcast the channel to over 100 territories in 17 languages.^[18] A refreshed logo, on-air look and website was also launched.^[19]

Shows and Movies

100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd
6teen ^[20]
Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog ^[21]
Angela Anaconda ^[22]
Babar ^[23]
Beverly Hills Teen Club ^[24]
The BFG ^[25]
Big And Hairy ^[26]
Birdz ^[27]
Blaster's Universe ^[28]
Bommi & Friends ^[29]^[30]
Boo & Me ^[31]^[32]
Cake ^[33]
Chuck Finn ^[34]^[35]
Chucklewood Critters ^[36]
Count Duckula ^[37]
Corduroy ^[38]
Creature Comforts ^[39]
Cyberchase ^[40]
Danger Mouse ^[37]
Dinosaur Island
DinoSquad ^[41]^[42]
Donkey Kong Country ^[43]
Eyewitness ^[44]
The Fairly OddParents ^[45]
Fat Dog Mendoza ^[46]
Franklin ^[47]
Gulliver's Travels ^[48]
Heathcliff ^[49]
Inspector Gadget ^[50]^[51]
Iz and the Zizzles ^[52]
Jane and the Dragon ^[53]
Jass Time ^[54]
Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors ^[55]
Little Bear ^[56]
M.A.S.K. ^[57]
Maggie and the Ferocious Beast ^[58]
Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action! ^[59]
Max and Ruby ^[60]^[61]
Medabots ^[62]
Monster by Mistake ^[63]
My Friend Rabbit ^[64]
My Parents Are Aliens ^[65]
Ned's Newt ^[66]
Ocean Star: The Quest ^[67]
Pecola ^[68]
Pelswick ^[69]
Rainbow Brite ^[70]
Redwall ^[71]
Rescue Heroes ^[72]
Rolie Polie Olie ^[73]
Round the Twist ^[74]^[75]
Rupert ^[76]
Sabrina: The Animated Series ^[77]
Scout's Safari ^[78]
Seven Little Monsters ^[79]
Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century ^[80]
Shelldon
Spheres ^[81]^[82]
Snake Tales ^[83]
Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series) ^[21]
Sonic Underground ^[84]
Stickin Around ^[85]
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show^[86]
Super Mario World ^[87]
Tales from the Cryptkeeper ^[88]
The Adventures of Paddington Bear ^[89]
The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 ^[90]
The Beach Crew ^[91]
The Berenstain Bears ^[92]
The Magic School Bus ^[93]
The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo ^[94]^[95]
The New Adventures Of Madeline ^[96]
The New Adventures Of Ocean Girl ^[97]
The Prince and the Pauper ^[98]
The Story of Tracy Beaker ^[99]
The Trojan Horse ^[100]
The Wiggles ^[101]
Turbo Dogs ^[102]
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea ^[103]
Wallace and Gromit ^[104]
Wimzie's House ^[105]
The Wind in the Willows ^[106]

Not all of the above shows are available in all areas.

Upcoming Programs

Zuzu and the Supernuffs

References

External links

KidsCo International Site

[1] SPARROWHAWK MEDIA, DIC ENTERTAINMENT AND CORUS ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER TO LAUNCH KIDSCO, A BRANDED GLOBAL CHANNEL FOR CHILDREN

[2] ttp://www.lyngsat-address.com/gk/KidsCo.html

[nbcuni.com-3] ttp://www.nbcuni.com/Global_Networks/

[New_channel_on_SHOWTIME-4] "New channel on SHOWTIME". Showtimearabia.com. 2007-12-31.

[5] ttp://www.c21media.net/features/detail.asp?area=79&article=56693

[6] ttp://www.awn.com/news/television/kidsco-launch-greece

[7] ttp://www.cytavision.com.cy/english/tv_channels.php?cat_id=3

[8] ttp://www.digitaltveurope.net/news_articles/nov_10/08_nov_10/kidsco_launches_on_greek_iptv

[9] ttp://toptv.co.za/bouquet

[10] ttp://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php/201007067008/kidsco-gets-dstv-feed.html

[link01-11] [1]^{[dead link]}

[KidsCo-12] "NBC Universal kids' channel seeks brand sponsorships". Brand Republic. 2008-03-26.

[KidsCo2-13] "Licence Details for KIDSCO". Ofcom. 2007-10-19.

[KidsCo3-14] "KidsCo signs three-year deal with the BBC". Broadcastnow. 2008-09-02.

[KidsCo4-15] "KidsCo expands into five new markets". Media Week. 2009-09-03.

[KidsCo5-16] "KidsCo eyes 2010 launch". Broadcastnow. 2009-10-06.

[17] "Cost hurdles block KidsCo UK launch". C21 Media. 8 July 2011. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011.

[KidsCo_Transmits_from_Corus_Quay-18] "corusent.com". Corus Entertainment. January 7, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2013.

[KidsCo_Refresh_Look-19] Knox, David (September 27, 2012). "KidsCo to refresh with Zuzu TV Tonight". TV Tonight. Retrieved January 29, 2013.

[20] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/za/shows/6teen/

[kidscotv.tv-21] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/sonic-the-hedgehog/

[22] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/kr/shows/angela-anaconda/

[23] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/babar-king-of-elephants/

[24] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/beverly-hills-teen-club/

[25] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/uk/shows/the-bfg/index.html

[26] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/kr/shows/big-and-hairy/

[27] ttp://mykidscotv.com/uae/shows/birdz-/index.html

[28] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/blasters-universe/

[29] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/bommi-and-friends/

[30] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/corporate/pr-downloads/2010.09.13-KidsCo_launches_Bommi_and_Friends_on_international_platform.pdf

[31] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/boo-and-me/

[32] ttp://www.realwire.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=11961

[33] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/sg/shows/cake/

[34] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/my/shows/chuck-finn/

[35] ttp://www.awn.com/news/television/kidsco-signs-content-fireworks

[36] ttp://www.dstv.com/Pages/Highlights/816/Chucklewood%20Critters

[broadcastnow.co.uk-37] ttp://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/kidsco-picks-up-dangermouse-in-fme-detail/5008296.article

[38] ttp://mykidscotv.com/uae/shows/corduroy/

[39] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/uk/shows/creature-comforts/index.html

[40] ttp://mykidscotv.com/uae/shows/cyberchase/

[41] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/dino-squad/

[42] ttp://www.realwire.com/releases/kidsco-secures-first-run-deals-for-the-future-is-wild-and-dinosquad Archived 10 August 2011 at WebCite

[43] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/donkey-kong-country/

[44] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/uk/shows/eyewitness/index.html

[45] ttp://mykidscotv.com/uae/shows/fairly-odd-parents/

[46] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/fat-dog-medoza/

[47] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/hk/shows/franklin/

[48] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/my/shows/crayola-kids-tales-of-gullivers-travels/

[49] ttp://mykidscotv.com/uae/shows/heathcliff/

[50] ttp://mykidscotv.com/uae/shows/

[51] ttp://www.dstv.com/Pages/Highlights/706/Festive%20Fun%20on%20KidsCo

[52] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/iz-and-the-zizzles/

[53] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/tw/shows/jane-and-the-dragon/

[54] ttp://mykidscotv.com/uae/downloads/jass-time-downloads/

[55] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/pl/shows/jayce-and-the-wheeled-warriors/

[56] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/little-bear/

[57] ttp://mykidscotv.com/uae/shows/mask/

[58] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/maggie-and-the-ferocious-beast/

[59] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/mary-kate-and-ashley/

[60] ttp://mykidscotv.com/uae/shows/max--ruby/

[61] ttp://www.mykidscotv.com/tr/shows/max--ruby/

[62] ttp://www.mykidscotv.com/fr/shows/medabots/

[63] ttp://kidscreen.com/2010/10/04/kidsco-20101004/?word=sta% Archived 10 August 2011 at WebCite

[64] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/kh/shows/my-friend-rabbit/

[65] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/za/shows/my-parents-are-aliens/

[66] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/neds-newt/

[67] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/kh/shows/ocean-star/

[68] ttp://www.mykidscotv.com/de/shows/pecola/

[69] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/pelswick/

[70] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/es/shows/rainbow-brite/

[71] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/redwall/

[72] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/rescue-heroes/

[73] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/rolie-polie-olie/

[74] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/es/shows/round-the-twist/

[75] ttp://www.c21media.net/news/detail.asp?area=79&article=51851 Archived 10 August 2011 at WebCite

[76] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/rupert/

[77] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/za/shows/sabrina-animated-series/

[78] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/scout-safari

[79] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/seven-little-monsters/

[80] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/sherlock-holmes/

[81] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/tw/shows/spheres/

[82] ttp://www.licensing.biz/news/2118/KidsCo-grows-Asia-presence

[83] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/snakes-tales/

[84] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/kh/shows/sonic-underground/

[85] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/sticking-around/

[86] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/the-super-mario-bros-super-show/

[87] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/super-mario-world/

[88] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/tales-from-the-cryptkeeper/

[89] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/adventures-of-paddington-bear/

[90] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/adventures-of-super-mario-bros-3/

[91] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/the-beach-crew/

[92] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/berenstain-bears/

[93] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/id/shows/magic-school-bus/

[94] ttp://www.mykidscotv.com/pt/shows/mystery-files-of-shelby-woo/

[95] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/es/shows/mystery-files-of-shelby-woo/

[96] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/hk/shows/new-adventures-of-madeline/

[97] ttp://mykidscotv.com/uae/shows/new-adventures-of-ocean-girl/

[98] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/th/shows/prince-and-the-pauper/

[99] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/my/shows/story-of-tracy-beaker/

[100] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/za/shows/crayola-kids-the-trojan-horse/

[101] ttp://www.realwire.com/releases/kidsco-welcomes-leading-brand-the-wiggles Archived 10 August 2011 at WebCite

[102] ttp://kidscreen.com/2010/10/04/kidsco-20101004/?word=sta% Archived 10 August 2011 at WebCite

[103] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/my/shows/crayola-kids-20000-leagues-under-the-sea/

[104] ttp://mykidscotv.com/uae/shows/wallace-and-gromit---a-close-shave

[105] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/au/shows/wimzies-house/

[106] ttp://www.kidscotv.tv/uk/shows/the-wind-and-the-willows

[Dentsu-107] Co-owned with Dentsu.

[Paramount-108] 50%, with Viacom's Paramount Pictures.

[ZGS-109] The stations are owned by NBCUniversal, but are controlled by ZGS Broadcast Holdings.

[Acquired_from_ZGS-110] Purchase of this station from ZGS Communications is pending FCC approval.

[NewsCorp-111] Co-owned with News Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.

[Intermedia-112] rity share, InterMedia Partners is the majority owner.

[Blackstone-113] Co-owned with Blackstone Group and Bain Capital.

[Mediaset-114] Co-owned with Mediaset.

[Corus-Cookie-115] Co-owned with Corus Entertainment and DHX Media.

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