Moonbug Entertainment and Deutsche Telekom launch CoComelon, Blippi, and others on MagentaTV

Partnership expands footprint of Moonbug’s popular children’s shows in Germany

LONDON, UK – 5 December 2024 - Moonbug Entertainment, a subsidiary of Candle Media, today announced a deal with Deutsche Telekom to bring CoComelon, Blippi and its other blockbuster children’s shows to families in Germany.

Starting today, subscribers to Deutsche Telekom’s MagentaTV will be able to watch more than 1,000 episodes from CoComelon, Blippi, Little Angel, CoComelon Animal Time, and Little Baby Bum.

MagentaTV is Deutsche Telekom's TV and streaming service, which bundles television in HDquality and streaming on a single platform. The company's own streaming service MagentaTV+ is always included in the bundle, offering a huge and unique selection of films, series and shows, including many titles for kids.

Nicolas Eglau, managing director for EMEA, APAC & Global Distribution at Moonbug Entertainment: “MagentaTV is a key source of entertainment for Germans, known for its reputation for quality and wide reach. We’re excited to bring our beloved and enriching shows to the service, enabling them to reach even more German families.”

About Moonbug Entertainment:

Moonbug is an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to entertaining and enriching content, making its shows available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. The company is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, consumer products and live events.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high- quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.

MagentaTV combines traditional television and streaming services on one platform. MagentaTV+ is always included for free. It offers a vast and unique selection of series, movies, documentaries, and shows on demand. Additionally, there are more than 180 TV channels available, including over 160 HD channels. Features like the comprehensive search, which covers MagentaTV+ content as well as all streaming services, timeshift, restart, and seven-day replay provide unmatched convenience. MagentaTV can be booked independently of the internet connection, can be used within the EU, and can be accessed at home and on the go via Telekom's own TV box MagentaTV One, as well as on smart TVs, streaming sticks,smartphones, laptops, and tablets. For more information, visit www.magentatv.de.