KidsCo gets DStv feed
Chris Forrester ©RapidTVNews | 06-07-2010
KidsCo has secured an agreement with MultiChoice to broadcast on its South African platform, DStv.
Launching on July 12 and broadcasting for 24 hours, seven days a week, KidsCo will offer three programming zones for pre-schoolers, kids 6-10 and families, including animated and live action content as well as movies. Original productions such as Boo & Me and Jass Time! will sit alongside classics including Inspector Gadget, Sabrina: The Animated Series, Rolie Polie Olie and The Wiggles.
Paul Robinson, CEO at KidsCo, said: “KidsCo is committed to delivering a children’s channel that is both fun and engaging for kids around the world. We are extremely pleased to partner with MultiChoice and expand our presence in South Africa. We look forward to welcoming South African children to the international KidsCo family.”
KidsCo is a joint venture channel owned by media companies NBC Universal, Corus Entertainment Inc. (Nelvana) and Cookie Jar Entertainment.
© Rapid TV News 2010
