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Sony Pictures Television has acquired Silvergate Media, stake holders in the pre-school hit Octonauts, and production team behind the Peter Rabbit television series, in a bid to strengthen its presence within the children’s entertainment space. Under the deal, Sony Pictures Entertainment has taken a 100 per cent control of Silvergate …

Brand Licensing Europe is now imminent, taking place in a new venue at London’s ExCeL this October 1 to 3, which if you’re not aware is this week. Among the big name brands joining the expansive line-up of IP from across all corners of the licensing industry will be the …

Whether it’s because of my affinity with Scandinavian crime fiction, or my new found appreciation of the Japanese artform of manga and anime, I find myself inexplicably drawn towards Silvergate Media’s newest animated series. Of course, it should go without saying that the Netflix children’s animation that launched in September …

Silvergate Media has inked a deal with the China-based Wanda Kidsland for its new educational animated television series, Monkey with a Tool Belt. The new deal will see Wanda Kidsland manage TV distribution, tie-in publishing, consumer products and live-attractions for the brand in China. The aim will be to firmly establish the …

A new collection of Peter Rabbit children’s wear has bounded into UK retail, thanks to an exclusive partnership between Silvergate Media and the high street fashion brand Joules. The range has been designed by and will be exclusively available from Joules itself, marking a first for the UK retailer in …

The series took home accolades in the Best Animated TV Production for Children category, as well as Character Animation and Writing for an Animated TV/Broadcast Production.

The new partnership will further expand the footprint of Silvergate Media in the Chinese market, following on from the success it has seen with Octonauts and its recent establishment of a dedicated China Business Arm.

The broadcast launch of the series on Netflix on September 21st was timed to coincide with next month’s Brand Licensing Europe show where Silvergate Media will be presenting licensing opportunities for the new brand.

Billed as its ‘strongest year to date,’ the roll-out is buoyed by numerous high-level commissions with Nickelodeon and Netflix, as well as new content for its hit series, Octonauts.

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