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BBC launches iPlayer Kids app
April 12, 2016 | David FarnorThe BBC has launched a new iPlayer app especially for kids.
Called BBC iPlayer Kids, the app will put younger viewers in control of watching and downloading their favourite CBeebies and CBBC shows on iOS, Android and Kindle Fire devices.
The Beatles come to Netflix with original kids’ series, Beat Bugs
February 11, 2016 | David FarnorFirst iTunes, then Spotify. Now, The Beatles are coming to Netflix, as part of a new kids’ series, Beat Bugs.
The Netflix original, which is produced by A Storytelling Company (Grace), Thunderbird and Beyond Screen Production, will feature original characters … Read More
Kids spend more time online than watching TV
January 26, 2016 | David FarnorKids now spend more time online than watching TV, according to landmark new research from Chidwise.
The findings show that, more than ever, young people are shunning old-fashioned television for the web, with Childwise heralding the findings as a “tipping … Read More
BBC to launch kids’ iPlayer next year
September 28, 2015 | David FarnorThe BBC has confirmed its plans to release a new children’s version of BBC iPlayer.
Provisionally titled “iPlay”, the service was first hinted at during Tony Hall’s speech this month about the corporation’s plans over the coming 10 years. Hall … Read More
NFK: The Care Bears Movie
August 29, 2015 | Nathanael SmithHave you ever dipped into Netflix’s kids’ section? It’s a realm of gaudy coloured franchises you never knew existed, threequels made for around 10p and forgotten films from the 80s that, even then, no one watched. A strong backbone of … Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Wishenpoof!
August 15, 2015 | David FarnorYou can tell it’s the summer holidays, because all the subscription streaming services are bringing out their new kids’ TV series. Hot on the heels of Netflix’s Dinotrux comes Amazon Studios’ Wishenpoof!, which was commissioned following a successful pilot.
From … Read More
First look Netflix TV review: Dinotrux (Episode 1)
August 13, 2015 | David Farnor“Crush it! Smash it! Move it! Lift it!” cries the theme tune for Netflix’s new animated kids’ series, Dinotrux. The show, based on the books by Chris Gall, combines all young boys’ favourite things: crushing, smashing, moving, lifting, trucks and … Read More
Wishenproof to arrive on Amazon Prime in August
July 27, 2015 | David FarnorWishenproof will arrive on Amazon Prime Instant Video in August.
The animated preschool series is created by Angela C. Santomero (of Blue’s Clues fame) and will feature guest star voice talent Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills, 90210) and his daughter, Ava … Read More
Netflix expands kids’ selection with three pre-school series
July 7, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix is expanding its kids’ TV selection yet again with the commission of three new series.
The streaming giant has been increasingly active in its programming for younger viewers, adding exclusive DreamWorks spin-off Dragons: Race to the Edge this month … Read More
Sky enters the battle for kids’ tablets
June 30, 2015 | David FarnorSky has entered the battle for kids’ tablets with the announcement of its own child-friendly app.
Children have become an increasingly important part of the modern entertainment landscape, as video on demand providers race to win over not just adults … Read More