27th Jun 2011 07:00
Date: | 27 June 2011 |
On behalf of: | Entertainment One Ltd. ("eOne", the "Company" or the "Group") |
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Entertainment One Ltd.
Peppa Pig moves to daily slot in US
Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE: ETO), the international entertainment group, is pleased to announce that Peppa Pig has commenced airing seven days a week in the US, at 2.00pm EDT on Nick Jr., following its successful broadcast launch in February.
Darren Throop, CEO of eOne, said:
"Peppa's move to a weekday slot, in addition to the existing weekend broadcast, demonstrates that the show is already becoming a firm favourite in the US. We are very proud that the programme is already ranked in Nick Jr.'s top 10 and are confident, with the strong viewing figures reported, that Peppa Pig will continue to thrive in the US."
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Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE:ETO) is a leading international entertainment company that specialises in the acquisition, production and distribution of film and television content. The Company's comprehensive network extends around the globe including Canada, the U.S., the UK, Ireland, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Scandinavia, and South Africa. Through established Entertainment and Distribution divisions, the company provides extensive expertise in film distribution, television and music production, family programming and merchandising and licensing. Its current rights library is exploited across all media formats and includes more than 20,000 film and television titles, 2,500 hours of television programming and 45,000 music tracks.
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