Press Release
Jan
12
2012
Kidobi Secures Rights to Gombby's Green Island
Toronto, CANADA | Lisbon, PORTUGAL
Big Storm Studios, a leading Portuguese family entertainment group and Canadian content aggregator Kidobi, today announced a new digital distribution agreement.
The agreement gives the pre-school targeted streaming video platform digital and VoD rights for the newly launched preschool series Gombby's Green Island (52 x 13 mins), with immediate effect. With the addition of Gombby's Green Island to its extensive content library, Kidobi will be offering the North American premiere of this unique property to their subscriber base.
Gombby's Green Island revolves around Gombby, a little baker boy, and his friends Strawy and Celeste as they investigate all sorts of mysteries and search for the rainbow's end on Green Island, and meet up with Gadget Man, who entertains them with his endless inventions. Gombby's Green Island builds children's general knowledge and gives them confidence to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Big Storm Studios joins other top producers and distributors of preschool content in embracing Kidobi's unique online distribution platform. "Gombby's Green Island was conceived and created as multi-platform content from the very start and so we are thrilled to be partnering with Kidobi in this innovative digital platform so appreciated by parents and pre-schoolers alike." said Ruben Dias, Chief Executive Officer for Big Storm Studios.
"With the addition of Gombby's Green Island, Kidobi continues to build its international content library and reputation as a leading source of entertaining and educational shows for pre-schoolers." said Eric Sorenson, Director of Research & Content at Kidobi. "We are continually adding great new pre-school series, making Kidobi one of the fastest growing parent preferred pre-school websites in today's marketplace."
About Big Storm Studios:
Big Storm Studios is an independent Production Company based in Lisbon, Portugal and Producer of Gombby's Green Island, www.vimeo.com/channels/gombby which is the first long form 3D CGI series 100% produced in Portugal. The television series launched in May 2011, on Spanish broadcaster Clan TV/TVE, with very strong ratings (40% share for children 4-6 yrs). Big Storm Studios is a Producer of high quality content for Children focusing on brands that teach the children the importance of Friendship, Education and Learning, The Environment and Healthy Life Style. Big Storm Studios is part of Leading Capital, an independent group of companies operating in the IT, entertainment and service industries. www.bigstormstudios.com © 2012 Big Storm Studios Lda. All Rights Reserved.
Big Storm Studio
Miguel Sabino | Richard Bickersteth
miguel(at)gombby(dot)com
rbickersteth(at)lookingforward(dot)biz
Tel: +351 210 441 550
Tel: +44 796 872 6541
Kidobi
Eric Sorenson
100 Front Street East, Suite 208
Toronto, ON Canada
M5A 1E1
Phone: (1) 647 477 5620
E-mail: eric(at)kidobi(dot)com
Dec
23
2011
Preschool Video Platform Kidobi Drives Growth with New Content, Announces Partnership with Your Family Entertainment
Toronto, CANADA
Kidobi announced today a new content partnership with Your Family Entertainment AG that will bring more than 40 hours of children's programming to Kidobi's new streaming video service for preschool children. The agreement gives Kidobi SVOD rights to nine different series from Your Family Entertainment's catalogue, including Albert Asks… What is Life? (26 x 13') Lisa & Paul (15 x 5') and Urmel (26 x 24') among others.
Additional programs to be available on the Kidobi platform include: Albert says: Nature Knows Best (13 x 25'), Altair in Starland (52 x 12'), Marvellous Milly I and II (13 x 6' each), Tobias Totz and his Lion (13 x 5'), and Wilf the Witch's Dog (26 x 13').
"This relationship supports Kidobi's mission to have unique and valued content that exemplifies positive and safe programming choices. Kidobi and Your Family Entertainment share the same vision of providing young children and their families with educational and non-violent programming."- says Eric Sorenson, Director of Research & Content at Kidobi. "This partnership gives our growing audience access to high quality preschool programs that kids love and parents trust."
Klaus Forch, EVP Sales and Legal of Your Family Entertainment says, "The North American market is demanding entertaining, educational and value driven content for kids, youth and the whole family, regardless of its origin. Your Family Entertainment is happy to now include its award-winning programs as part of Kidobi's smart media service."
Kidobi, which is available online at www.kidobi.com for just $3.99/month, gives preschoolers and their parents' unlimited access to Kidobi's growing library of children's programming from around the world.
About Kidobi
Kidobi is a new, online preschool destination that creates tailor-made video playlists based on a child's age, interests and skills. Kidobi adapts to the child's skill level and preferences using technology developed with educators and child development experts. Kidobi software will automatically create customized, ad-free playlists, or parents can choose educational topics, set the difficultly level and search the Media Library themselves.
About Your Family Entertainment AG
Your Family Entertainment AG (WKN: 540891, ISIN: DE0005408918, Abbreviation: RTV) stands for educational, violence free television that promotes values with its balanced family programs.
The company has its origins in Ravensburger AG. Since 1981 a library of around 3,500 half hours of children's and youth programs has been developed continuously.
Your Family Entertainment operates the award winning payTV channel 'yourfamily' for children and families in German-speaking Europe (KabelKiosk, unitymedia, Arcor digitalTV, Kabel BW, Vodafone digital TV, UPC Austria, Swisscom TV, Deutsche Telekom and Zattoo) and Bulgaria. After winning the HOT BIRDTM TV AWARD in 2010, the channel was again nominated for the award in 2011. The company´s mobile channels 'yourfamily', 'Cosmo & Wanda', 'Country Mouse & City Mouse', 'RoboRoach' and 'Tales from the Cryptkeeper' can be received on '3' in Austria.
Your Family Entertainment AG
Michael Huber
Nordendstraße 64, 80801 Munich
Germany
Phone:+49 (0)89 / 99 72 71-0
E-Mail: michael.huber(at)yfe(dot)tv
Information about the company: www.yf-e.com
Information about the tv-channel: www.yfe.tv
Kidobi
Eric Sorenson
100 Front Street East, Suite 208
Toronto, ON Canada
M5A 1E1
Phone: (1) 647 477 5620
E-mail: eric(at)kidobi(dot)com
Dec
1
2011
Studio 100 Media Signs Deal with Kids Digital Distribution Platform Kidobi
Munich / Toronto (PRWEB)
Studio100 Media GmbH, a subsidiary of Belgium's leading family entertainment group Studio100 today announced a new digital distribution agreement with content aggregator Kidobi.
The agreement gives the pre-school targeted streaming video platform digital distribution and VoD rights for several shows from its programming library for a three-year period commencing December 2011. The licensed titles include classic shows such as Maya the Bee (104 x 24 mins), Tabaluga (78 x 26 mins), Lapitch (26 x 30 mins), and Art Alive (50 x 4 mins).

In addition Kidobi has the rights to the pre-school 3D animation series Vipo (52 x 11 mins), Florrie's Dragons (52 x 10 mins) and the multi platform 3D and CGI quiz show Kerwhizz (26 x 22 mins).
Studio100 joins other top producers and distributors of preschool content in embracing Kidobi's unique online distribution platform. "With the addition of this terrific slate of new programming, Kidobi has established itself as a leading source of entertaining and educational shows for pre-schoolers," said Eric Sorenson, Director of Research & Content at Kidobi. "We are thrilled to partner with Studio100 to deliver classic children's programs and exciting new series to our growing audience."
Patrick Elmendorff, Managing Director of Studio100 Media added, "We are delighted to be partnering with Kidobi and offering this unique delivery platform a number of shows from our program library. Parents and pre-schoolers will have access to our high quality shows on their video playlist and be secure in the knowledge that this online viewing tool is a safe place for kids to learn and be entertained on the Internet".
About Kidobi
Kidobi is a new, online preschool destination that creates tailor-made video playlists based on a child's age, interests and skills. Kidobi adapts to the child's skill level and preferences using technology developed with educators and child development experts. Kidobi software will automatically create customized, ad-free playlists, or parents can choose educational topics, set the difficultly level and search the Media Library themselves.
About Studio100 Media
Studio100 Media GmbH is an international production and distribution company within the children's and family entertainment sector. Based in Munich, Germany, the company is a 100 percent subsidiary of Belgian firm Studio100. The company develops and acquires new formats, is active as a co-producer and is also responsible for the global marketing of its own rights portfolio, as well as of third party programming.
In marketing its license rights the company pursues a global strategy within sectors ranging from licensing & merchandising, home entertainment through to stage shows and theme parks.
It is the objective of Studio100 Media to produce and market top-class, non-violent and, above all, entertaining children's programs and formats. In so doing, the company works on the basis of long-term partnerships, as well as project-based co-operations.
Studio 100 Media GmbH
Nicole Braun, Devika Patel
- PR Consultant
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 960 855 112
Mobile: +44 (0) 7773 324 159
E-Mail: nicole(dot)braun(at)studio100media(dot)com
E-Mail: devika(dot)patel(at)btopenworld(dot)com
Kidobi
Eric Sorenson
100 Front Street East, Suite 208
Toronto, ON Canada
M5A 1E1
Phone: (1) 647 477 5620
E-mail: eric(at)kidobi(dot)com
Sep
28
2011
Kidobi Hits the Cannes Circuit with 85 Hours of New Programming, Seeks New Content Partnerships at MIPJr./MIPCOM
Toronto
As new preschool-targeted streaming-video platform Kidobi heads to MIPJr./MIPCOM to meet with international distributors, producers and rights holders, the company
today announces the addition 85 hours of programming to its digital library through distribution deals with Target Entertainment
, The Juno Company, Big City Publishing,
SWE Global, and Pdoink.
The deals make Kidobi the new digital home to preschool series like Larry the Lawnmower and Ted Sieger's Molly the Monster from
Target Entertainment,
Big City Publishing's Drawing with Mark and Angels from the Attic, Juno Junior
and Juno Baby from The Juno Company, and
Pdoink's Yogurt the Ogre among others. These latest acquisitions join a growing portfolio of
preschool content that includes This is Daniel Cook, Mouse and Mole, and Farzzle's World.
"In today's fragmented media landscape, content consumption patterns are shifting towards interactive and customizable viewing experiences," says Eric Sorenson, Director of Research & Content at Kidobi. "Producers, distributors and publishers are ready to embrace a new business model, and parents are ready for a company that puts kids first. Kidobi offers both."
Kidobi is the go-to solution for parents of preschoolers who want safe, educational content online. By providing unique preschool programming to each viewer based on their educational needs and entertainment tastes, Kidobi gives parents peace of mind while offering content partners a business model that works online.
At this year's MIPJr./MIPCOM Eric Sorenson and David Wollos of Kidobi will be looking for new content partnerships with a particular emphasis on live-action, educational and animated content for a younger preschool audience.
Kidobi
Eric Sorenson
100 Front Street East, Suite 208
Toronto, ON Canada
M5A 1E1
Phone: (1) 647 477 5620
E-mail: eric(at)kidobi(dot)com
Jun
3
2011
Kidobi goes to MIFA, Annecy 2011 to Expand their Library of Preschool Content
Munich / Toronto (PRWEB)
Kidobi is looking forward to a busy summer. Kidobi Beta is slated for release this month and the Kidobi executive team is attending Annecy Film Festival 2011, the International Animation Film Market (MIFA) in Annecy, France from June 6th-11th, 2011 to continue to expand our content library.
MIFA connects players in the animation industry for TV, VOD, films, and online media, to bridge a connection for upcoming and in production projects. Eric Sorenson, Director of Research & Content, and David Wollos, Content Ambassador, will be meeting with prospective content providers and strategic partners.
A subscription to Kidobi provides a personal playlist for every child based on their skills, interests, and educational needs, ensuring a unique and engaging experience with each video. Kidobi's media library continues to grow, with videos from CCI Entertainment, Organa, Mrs. P, and most recently Distribution360. For a list of all content partners, visit Kidobi's Partners page.
Kidobi is a smart, safe and easy to use web application that helps parents manage their child's media through personalized playlists based on educational needs, entertainment tastes, and interests of each child. Kidobi was developed with experts in child development, education, and children's media, and is currently seeking Beta testers. Kidobi was developed by Henning Software Solutions, a Toronto-based software and web development firm. We work on important problems that naturally would not get solved, problems that need a revolution not evolution, and we try to solve them in a way that benefits all the stakeholders. For more information, www.kidobi.com.
Kidobi
Eric Sorenson
100 Front Street East, Suite 208
Toronto, ON Canada
M5A 1E1
Phone: (1) 647 477 5620
E-mail: eric(at)kidobi(dot)com
Jun
2
2011
Kidobi and Distribution360 Announce New Content Partnership
Toronto
Kidobi and Distribution360 announced today a new content distribution partnership,
which will bring popular children's series This is Daniel Cook and This is Emily
Yeung to Kidobi's growing library of digital videos for preschool-aged children.
"We want to encourage children's inquisitive nature and their sense of adventure.
This is Daniel Cook and This is Emily Yeung are two series that do just that," said
Eric Sorenson, Director of Research & Content, Kidobi.
"We're very pleased to be partnering with Kidobi, and look forward to bringing Daniel
and Emily's adventures to new preschool audiences within this safe online environment,"
said Stéphanie Röckmann-Portier, Head of Sales, Distribution360.
Additions to Kidobi's library include:
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This is Daniel Cook (131 x 6'): Daniel takes preschoolers on all of his exciting
adventures, whether he is learning with Olympic gold medalists and zookeepers, or
creating with award-winning musicians. Kids learn, create and explore with Daniel,
a preschooler himself, who shares their interests and curiosity.
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This is Emily Yeung (65 x 6'): Sunny six-year-old Emily is host to a whole
universe of discovery and adventures that enthrall and capture the imaginations
of preschoolers with every spirited installment. Kids tag along with Emily as she
explores, learns and creates with everyone from painters and musicians to politicians
and rocket scientists.
*Both series produced by marblemedia and Sinking Ship Entertainment
A subscription to Kidobi provides a personalized playlist for each child based on
their skills, interests, educational needs and more. By customizing playlists for
each individual child, Kidobi ensures a unique and engaging experience for each
viewer.
Kidobi, which is currently seeking Beta testers, was developed with experts
in child development, education, psychology and children's media. Kidobi creates
personalized video playlists based on the educational needs and entertainment tastes
of individual children. Henning Software Solutions, developer of Kidobi, is a Toronto-based
software and web development production house. For more information, www.kidobi.com
Distribution360 is a forward-thinking distribution company that focuses on
traditional media sales, while actively pursuing growth in the digital space, and
offers Interactive Content Creation Services. Its mandate is the full monetization
of television and interactive content on traditional and emerging platforms worldwide,
with a focus on kids, drama and factual programming. Based in Europe, Stéphanie
Röckmann-Portier leads Distribution360's daily operations as Managing Director/Head
of Sales. She brings 15 years of international content experience acquired through
her previous roles as VP of Content Strategy & Acquisitions for online video service
Joost, and VP of International Sales and Head of Factual Programming for Alliance
Atlantis Communications Inc. Distribution360 was co-founded by two of Canada's foremost
production companies: marblemedia and SEVEN24 Films.
Kidobi
Eric Sorenson
100 Front Street East, Suite 208
Toronto, ON Canada
M5A 1E1
Phone: (1) 647 477 5620
E-mail: eric(at)kidobi(dot)com
Apr
1
2011
Kidobi Lands Popular Children's Series
Toronto, CANADA
Kidobi announced today the addition of popular children's series to its growing
library of videos for preschool-aged children, which are part of new distribution
partnerships with top children's content producers, including Organa LLC and CCI
Entertainment.
"These additional programs and series offer a greater variety for our young viewers
and that brings us one step closer to our ultimate goal, which is to provide videos
that entertain young minds while showing them their imagination and potential is
limitless," said Eric Sorenson, Director of Research & Content, Kidobi.
Additions to Kidobi's library include:
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The Adventures of Mouse and Mole about the everyday adventures of these lovable
companions as they help each other to navigate through both good times and bad,
from Los Angeles-based Organa LLC).
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The Longhouse Tales (26x30') about the fantasy and fun adventures of a young
coyote and his animal friends, and Farzzle's World (130x3'), which shows
the real world seen from a baby's point of view, both from Toronto-based CCI Entertainment
A subscription to Kidobi provides a personalized playlist for each child based on
their skills, interests, educational needs and more. By creating playlists for individual
children, Kidobi ensures a unique and engaging experience for each viewer. Parents
can rest assured that while their children watch videos from Kidobi's current library
they are surfing on a site that is entirely age appropriate and free of advertising.
Kidobi, which is currently seeking Beta testers, was developed with experts in child
development, education, psychology and children's media. Kidobi creates personalized
video playlists based on the educational needs and entertainment tastes of individual
children. Henning Software Solutions, a Toronto-based software and web development
production house with ten years of expertise in ecommerce, logistics and inventory
management developed Kidobi.
Kidobi
Eric Sorenson
100 Front Street East, Suite 208
Toronto, ON Canada
M5A 1E1
Phone: (1) 647 477 5620
E-mail: eric(at)kidobi(dot)com
Mar
31
2011
Kidobi is featured in KidScreen's April 2011 edition
Toronto, CANADA

Mar
28
2011
Kidobi and MrsP.com Announce New Content Partnership
Toronto, CANADA
Kidobi and MrsP.com announced today a new content distribution partnership, which
adds Mrs. P Presents' titles The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Princess and the Pea
to Kidobi's growing library of digital videos for preschool-aged children.
"Kidobi and Mrs P. share the same philosophy about providing an ad free and safe
place for children to play and learn on the Internet," said Leo Henning, President
of Kidobi. "We are proud to partner with MrsP.com, which received the American Library
Association honor 'great website for kids'."
Mrs. P, played by actress Kathy Kinney, who played Mimi on the hit sitcom The Drew
Carey Show, invites children to use their imaginations while she reads classic stories
beside the crackling fire in her magic library. Additional titles will be added
to Kidobi's library throughout the course of the year. Mrs. P Enterprises, LLC donates
ten percent of all MrsP.com's after-tax profits to literacy organizations.
"We hope Mrs. P's videos will encourage kids to explore books and use their imaginations,
and Kidobi is a fabulous way for us to reach more young readers," said Kinney.
A subscription to Kidobi provides a personalized playlist for each child based on
their skills, interests, educational needs and more. By creating playlists for individual
children, Kidobi ensures a unique and engaging experience for each viewer.
Kidobi, which is currently in Beta, was developed with experts in child development,
education, psychology and children's media. Kidobi creates personalized video playlists
based on the educational needs and entertainment tastes of individual children.
Henning Software Solutions, a Toronto-based software and web development production
house with ten years of expertise in ecommerce, logistics and inventory management
developed Kidobi.
Mrs. P Enterprises, LLC, was founded in 2008 by Hollywood team Clay Graham, Kathy
Kinney and Dana Plautz. After having built successful careers in television and
New Media, the three creators of MrsP.com were brought together by a love of reading
and a desire to help spark that same passion in young people everywhere. The company
endeavors to expose young people to great books and stories through a celebrity
storyteller and to spark their imaginations and creativity with on-line games and
writing contests. Its production offices are located in Portland, Oregon and Los
Angeles, California. For more information, visit Mrs. P Website.
Mrs P
Dana Plautz
+1 503 327 9486
press(at)MrsP(dot)com
Kidobi
Eric Sorenson
100 Front Street East, Suite 208
Toronto, ON Canada
M5A 1E1
Phone: (1) 647 477 5620
E-mail: eric(at)kidobi(dot)com
Sep
28
2010
Powerful digital delivery system Kidobi to be introduced at MIPJunior 2010
Toronto, CANADA | Cannes, FRANCE
Kidobi is a digital distribution platform looking to make strategic alliances and
content affiliations at MIPJunior in Cannes, France this October. Kidobi helps parents
easily maneuver their pre-school children through the maze of content on the Internet.
During its introduction at MIP Junior, the Kidobi executive team will be meeting
with distributors, producers, and publishers alike to develop content partnerships.
Kidobi is the go-to solution for parents of pre-school children looking for high
calibre entertainment. With a unique delivery platform, Kidobi is an ideal resource
for parents in today's world.
President Leo Henning and Eric Sorenson, Director of Research & Content, of Henning
Software Solutions will be joining experienced television executive David Wollos
in Cannes to seek out content providers for this new endeavor.
Henning Software Solutions is a Toronto based software development production house.
Leo Henning has over 15 years of experience in consulting and cutting edge software
development for Fortune 500 companies, as well as ground up creation of software
systems for small and medium sized companies. Leo's most recent undertaking, Kidobi,
is a realization of his vision to provide parents and children with the tools to
enjoy unique and relevant quality media programming.
Kidobi
Eric Sorenson
100 Front Street East, Suite 208
Toronto, ON Canada
M5A 1E1
Phone: (1) 647 477 5620
E-mail: eric(at)kidobi(dot)com