Moonbug Entertainment launches Moonbug Channel in Hong Kong and Indonesia

Momentum builds for the Moonbug Channel in Asia as Moonbug signs new partnership agreements with Now TV in Hong Kong and MNC Vision in Indonesia

SINGAPORE, 21 AUGUST 2024 -  Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, is bringing its blockbuster children’s shows CoComelon, Blippi, and Morphle and others to more families in Asia. The company today announced that the Moonbug Channel, which includes content from Moonbug’s beloved IPs, will launch on NowTV in Hong Kong. Moonbug’s first-ever 24/7 channel in Hong Kong is available today to Now TV subscribers. 

The news caps off a busy summer of growth in the Asia-Pacific region for Moonbug. Earlier this month, the company launched its second Moonbug Channel in Indonesia with MNC Vision.

Moonbug is an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon, the most watched preschool entertainment franchise in the world with more than 4 billion monthly views across platforms, including Netflix and YouTube.  

The Moonbug Channel offers a 24/7 lineup of episodes from Moonbug’s beloved shows, including CoComelon, Blippi, Little Angel, Gecko’s Garage, Morphle, Oddbods and others. The channel is designed to be a part of daily family life, where children can learn and grow through play. By simply tuning into the channel, kids can ignite their curiosities with Blippi’s adventures, or learn life’s earliest lessons through CoComelon’s nursery rhymes.

“Demand for high-quality, enriching family entertainment in Asia is growing. This expansion brings more great children’s entertainment to families in Asia, strengthening our commitment to the region,” said Yasmin Zahid, Head of Distribution and Brand Partnerships, APAC at Moonbug Entertainment. “We’re thrilled with momentum for the Moonbug Channel, which is now available in 9 countries in APAC and more than 80 countries around the world.”

NowTV (Hong Kong): Available today, Now TV subscribers can access the Moonbug Channel on linear Channel 448, with video on-demand content available on Watch n Learn. Now streaming subscribers can access more than 550 episodes across Moonbug’s show, including Blippi Visits, Blippi Wonders, CoComelon, JJ’s Animal Time, Gecko’s Garage, Go Buster, Mia’s Magic Playground, Morphle 3D, Minibods and CoComelon Dance Party in English.

Added Now TV: "“The collaboration with Moonbug definitely enriches the diversity of content available to our valued customers, especially young viewers and families. By introducing cherished characters from Moonbug, we bolster our existing collection of popular family entertainment, providing engaging and educational programs to support children’s learning and growth," said Derek Choi, Managing Director, Consumer Marketing & Pay TV, HKT.

MNC Vision (Indonesia): Launched on August 8, MNC Vision subscribers can access the Moonbug Channel as part of their pay TV and Vision+ streaming package. Streaming subscribers can access 140 episodes across CoComelon, Blippi, Little Baby Bum and others in English. This is Moonbug’s second channel launch in Indonesia, a testament to the popularity of Moonbug’s content in the country.

Added MNC Vision: "MNC Vision and K-Vision, as the pioneering and largest satellite Pay TV providers in Indonesia, will always focus on delivering the most entertaining content for the entire family. And when it comes to family, children are an essential part. Through our partnership with Moonbug, and on the same day as MNC Vision's 30th anniversary, we hope that the children of our millions of customers will be even more entertained and increasingly satisfied with the services and channels we provide. In addition to being available via satellite, Moonbug channels are also accessible through the V+ app, which is part of MNC Group," said Endang Mayawati, the President Director of MNC Vision and K-Vision.

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.

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