Sky Kids has extended its commitment to Magic Light Pictures’ popular preschool property Pip and Posy by commissioning three standalone seasonal specials of the series. Featuring a host of new characters and locations, the first of the specials will air in Q4 2025. Pip and Posy are best friends whose lives revolve around a wonderful […]
StudioCanal and Superights have closed a with Sky for the new CGI series of the renowned children’s animation classic Miffy . Co-produced by StudioCanal, Merciw and Superprod Animation, in partnership with French pay-TV broadcater Canal+, the series will be exclusively available on Sky Kids in the UK later this year. The deal was brokered by […]
Sky Kids has unveiling a slate of new original shows and returning favourites at this year’s Kidscreen Summit. The new lineup includes: New original series, Funny Talking Animals, that combines real wildlife footage, state-of-the-art animation, and the candid voices of young children. With narration from comedian and TV personality Iain Stirling, the series is set […]
Sky Kids has expanded is commitment to The Wiggles in the UK and Eire by acquiring two new series: season 6 of Ready Steady Wiggle (26 x 15) and complementary short form educational series Wiggle and Learn (40 x 10’). The new season of Ready Steady Wiggle launches this December, while brand-new Wiggle and Learn […]
Throughout October, all Virgin TV customers will be given access to additional kids TV channels free of charge including Sky Kids, Cartoon Network, Boomerang HD, Cartoonito HD, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Nick Jr Too and Nicktoons. The suite of children’s TV channels would normally cost £5 per month. Virgin Media O2 says the offer its way […]
Sky Kids has announced three new Sky Originals that will all be produced in the UK: Jaime’s Yoga Adventures, Ten Little…who? and Emerald. YouTube sensation Jaime Amor is bringing movement and mindfulness to Sky Kids with her first ever TV series, Jaime’s Yoga Adventures. Kids will be taken on an inspiring journey to a world […]
Sky Kids’ news service FYI: For Your Info is increasing its reach of news and sport content for young viewers (age 9-15), with short news videos set to be released across the week on Sky News social platforms – including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube – in addition to the usual weekly show that broadcasts every […]
Sky Kids has unveiled two new animated Sky Original series coming to the channel later this year. Narrated by Spice Girl Mel B, Happy Town follows the problem-solving adventures of a hedgehog and ladybird best friend duo, Pep and Tabitha, in a charming and unique community. The brightness of the light in Happy Town depends […]
Particle6 Productions, the UK indie founded by Eline van der Velden, has announced that kids’ distributor Jetpack Distribution has picked up the global rights (ex-UK) for its hit Sky Kids series Look See Wow! Look See Wow! (26 x 5) is one of the first kids’ tv shows to be purposely made using ASMR (autonomous […]
Sesame Workshop has announced the launch of a new comedic animated preschool series Bea’s Block, which will screen on all Sky Kids platforms in the UK and Ireland from October. Produced by Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit organisation behind Sesame Street, Bea’s Block is a product of the company’s ongoing content partnership with Warner […]