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DHX Brands Signs Five More UK Licensees for the New Teletubbies
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nDHX Brands Signs Five More UK Licensees for the New Teletubbies\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDHX Brands Signs Five More UK Licensees for the New Teletubbies\nCanada NewsWire\nHALIFAX, Jan. 22, 2016\n\n\n\nHALIFAX, Jan. 22, 2016 /CNW/ - DHX Brands, the dedicated brand-management and consumer-products arm of DHX Media (\"DHX\" or the \"Company\") (NASDAQ: DHXM; TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B), has signed five new UK consumer products licensees for the hugely successful new Teletubbies, which launched on CBeebies last year to strong ratings. \n\nAdding to the current roster of 49 licensees representing the property, DHX Brands has secured Kokomo to produce products in the health and beauty category, which includes toiletries and dental; HTI will produce Teletubbies-themed toys, which include musical role playing and activity games, as well as novelty items; Bladez will be launching a range of inflatable toys; and Misirli has taken the license for Teletubbies socks. DHX Brands has also secured Whitehouse for the amusement category, including plush toys.\n\nProducts from these licensees are expected to launch in the UK beginning in autumn 2016.\n\nTom Roe, Commercial Director, DHX Brands, said: \"Since announcing we were bringing back Teletubbies, we have naturally had huge interest from the industry. We've since pulled together a top-tier licensing programme, and are delighted to announce the addition of yet more best-in-class companies to the roster. With the show enjoying huge ratings success on CBeebies, and consumer products just starting to roll out now, we have a busy and exciting year ahead!\"\n\nFeaturing the voices of British acting talent including Jim Broadbent, Jane Horrocks, Daniel Rigby, Fearne Cotton and Antonia Thomas, the new series follows the same well-loved characters and styling as the original but has been visually enhanced, bringing a refreshed and contemporary look and feel to one of the world's best-loved pre-school properties. The new series also features a number of brand new elements including Touch Screen tummy TVs and a hi-tec...