- “Sofia the First” Scores Royal Ratings in Series Debut
January 14, 2013 | Friday’s premiere of Disney Junior’s “Sofia the First” ranked as the #1 preschool series launch in cable TV history in Girls 2-5 (673,000/8.6 rating), Adults 18-49 (948,000/0.8 rating) and Women 18-49 (710,000/1.1 rating), and was the #2 weekday preschool cable launch in over 12 years in Total Viewers (2.7 million) – since 8/14/2000 – behind only Disney Channel’s “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” (2.8 million).
- Turner Broadcasting Announces Multi-Year Agreement With Netflix
January 14, 2013 | Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., The Warner Bros. Television Group, and Netflix, Inc. today announced licensing agreements bringing to U.S. Netflix members complete previous seasons of animated and live-action programming from Cartoon Network, Warner Bros. Animation and Adult Swim.
- Cartoon Network Ratings Highlights for December 31, 2012 – January 6, 2013
January 8, 2013 | Across the first week of January 2013, Cartoon Network ranked as television’s #1 network for Total Day delivery of boys 6-11, & 9-14, and #1 in Early Prime (7-9 p.m.) delivery of boys 9-14. Scoring double-digit delivery gains compared the same week in 2012, Total Day delivery of kids 2-11 grew by 20%, kids 6-11 by 33% and kids 9-14 by 33%.
- Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for December 31, 2012 – January 6, 2013
January 8, 2013 | Disney Channel celebrated the New Year with its most-watched opening week in the network’s history – and 20-week highs (since week of 8/20/12) – ranking as TV’s #1 network in Total Day across Kids 2-11 (1.15 million/2.9 rating), Kids 6-11 (774,000/3.3 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (658,000/2.8 rating), and the #2 cable TV network in Total Viewers (2.09 million), behind only ESPN.
- The Hub Ratings Highlights for December 31, 2012 – January 6, 2013
January 8, 2013 | The Hub TV Network got a solid jumpstart on the New Year with strong performances of series holiday marathons and Hub TV Network premieres of multiple movies that collectively delivered significant year-over-year audience growth for the week of December 31, 2012 – January 6, 2013.
- New Primetime “Dora the Explorer” Special “Dora Rocks!” Premieres Monday, January 14
January 8, 2013 | Nickelodeon invites preschoolers to jam with Dora in the brand-new Dora the Explorer primetime special, “Dora Rocks!” premiering Monday, Jan. 14, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The half-hour adventure gives kids the opportunity to practice their musical skills and play interactive games learning geometry and catchy Spanish words and phrases. Emmy award-winning Dora the Explorer currently reaches more preschoolers than any other show on television (12.4 million), and averages a 4.9/661,000 K2-5 and 1.5 million total viewers.
- Classic Kids Anthology Series “The Nightmare Room” from R.L. Stine Returns to TV on Chiller
January 7, 2013 | The short-lived children’s anthology series, The Nightmare Room, from the mind of R.L. Stine (Goosebumps, The Haunting Hour) will return to TV starting tonight.
- Shout! Factory Celebrates 10 Years With Year-Long Campaign to Mark Major Milestone
January 4, 2013 | Shout! Factory, a leading multi-platform entertainment company, will mark its 10th anniversary in 2013 and commemorate its decade of excellence as a purveyor of pop culture. The commemorative Shout! Factory 10th anniversary logo is unveiled today and is featured at the top of this news release. Since 2003, Shout! Factory has built a solid reputation as a preeminent independent home entertainment group, and reigns supreme in producing, uncovering and revitalizing highly sought-after entertainment properties in lavish packages crammed with compelling, high value content. Pioneers in music compilation and classic television reissues, Shout! Factory founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos previously launched Rhino Records. Throughout 10 years of establishing Shout! Factory, they have brought the same sensibilities and commercial reinvention expertise in creating unique products comprised of classic, contemporary and cult TV series and feature films, animation, live music, comedy specials, documentaries, as well as pop culture properties driven by the comic book universe. Whether uncovering old favorites or producing new ones, Shout! Factory’s home entertainment products are distinguished by its creativity, production value and appeal that spans generations.
- Season Three of “House of Anubis” Premieres Tonight on Nickelodeon
January 3, 2013 | Nickelodeon’s live-action mystery series House of Anubis returns for its third year, starting tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT with hour-long episodes airing weekly at the same time.
- Coming Up on The Hub: “Superman” & “Batman” Movies This Weekend; “Animaniacs” Starts Monday
January 3, 2013 | Watch The Hub this weekend for classic Superman and Batman movies, a new Littlest Pet Shop and tune-in for Animaniacs every day starting next Monday!
- The Hub Ratings Highlights for 4th Quarter, December and Week of Dec. 24-30, 2012
January 3, 2013 | The Hub TV Network continued its ratings momentum as it wrapped up its second full year of programming by delivering strong 4th quarter 2012 results that cap a run that now extends to five consecutive quarters of year-over-year audience growth. The solid fourth quarter included the successful debut of the much-anticipated animated Hub TV Original Series “Littlest Pet Shop,” produced by Hasbro Studios.
