Cookie Jar and Dish Network have signed a deal to provide CJ’s library of animated an live-action shows on the pay-TV provider in the U.S. Subscribers to the Blockbuster @Home package by DISH can watch nearly 400 episodes of children’s entertainment from several of Cookie Jar Entertainment’s television shows on demand. Adventures of Paddington Bear, Busy World of Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries, Country Mouse, City Mouse, Heathcliff, Inspector Gadget, Madeline, Sonic the Hedgehog, Strawberry Shortcake and Wimzie’s House are some of the shows included in the deal.
“With both Cookie Jar and Dish transforming from traditional media companies to digital powerhouses, we are very excited to be a launch partner for Dish’s Blockbuster TV entertainment package,” said Toper Taylor, president and COO of Cookie Jar. “Blockbuster is one of the best brands in family entertainment, and shows from Cookie Jar’s episode library will be a powerful engine for creating consumer awareness and success.”
For more information, visit www.cjar.com.