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Hamilton Spectator
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Sesame Street' moves in with Netflix, but will stay on PBS
NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix has thrown 'Sesame Street' a safety net with a new streaming deal that offers the popular children's staple a broad reach while keeping it on its long-standing home, PBS, at the same time, the companies announced Monday. Starting later this year, new episodes will run on Netflix, PBS and the PBS Kids app on the same day. No specific premiere date was immediately announced. Select past episodes will be available on Netflix worldwide. The change for the more than 50-year-old show comes after Warner Bros. Discovery — which had aired the show since 2016 — last year decided not to renew its deal for new episodes that air on HBO and Max, though episodes will remain there until 2027. 'This unique public-private partnership will enable us to bring our research-based curriculum to young children around the world with Netflix's global reach, while ensuring children in communities across the U.S. continue to have free access on public television to the 'Sesame Street' they love,' Sesame Workshop said in its press release. Sal Perez, the show's executive producer and a Sesame Workshop vice president, told The Associated Press recently that segments on the new season will be longer and 'really focused on character,' while also focusing on its audience's emotional well-being and development. For Season 56, episodes will revolve around one 11-minute story, the Netflix release said. 'The more kids want to hang out with our characters on 'Sesame Street,' the more they're going to take in those lessons,' said Perez, adding that there would also be updates to the show's look and feel. The new season will also feature more exploration of the 'Sesame Street' neighborhood and a look inside the legendary two-story brownstone at 123 Sesame Street that houses Elmo, Bert and Ernie and more. 'I strongly believe that our educational programming for children is one of the most important aspects of our service to the American people, and 'Sesame Street' has been an integral part of that critical work for more than half a century,' said Paula Kerger, president and CEO of PBS. 'We're proud to continue our partnership in the pursuit of having a profound impact on the lives of children for years to come.' 'Sesame Street' has been shown in more than 150 countries, amassing more than 200 Emmys in addition to Grammy and Peabody awards and a Kennedy Center Honor for lifetime artistic achievement. Its fan-favorite characters like Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird and the Cookie Monster will now reside along the likes of Ms. Rachel, Blippi and the residents of 'CoComelon Lane.' Netflix says 'Kids and Family' programming makes up 15% of the streamer's total viewing.
Geek Tyrant
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
SESAME STREET Lands New Streaming Home at Netflix With New Format and the Return of Fan-Favorite Segments — GeekTyrant
Sesame Street is moving streaming locations. The classic kids series was not renewed at HBO/Max, and Netflix quickly picked it up. The show will make its debut on the streamer later this year with an all-new, reimagined 56th season — plus 90 hours of previous episodes — available to audiences worldwide. The new episodes, which will now center on one 11-minute story, will be available same day-and-date in the U.S. on PBS stations and PBS KIDS digital platforms, keeping U.S. kids' free access to early learning for free. In addition to format changes, the new season will feature the return of fan-favorite segments like Elmo's World and Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck. Sesame Workshop is the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, with Sal Perez and Kay Wilson Stallings serving as executive producers; Emmy, Humanitas, and NAACP Award nominee Halcyon Person (Karma's World, Dee & Friends in Oz) joins as head writer. Netflix will also be able to develop video games for both Sesame Street and Sesame Street Mecha Builders . via: Deadline
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
'Sesame Street' moves in with Netflix, but will stay on PBS
Netflix has thrown 'Sesame Street' a safety net with a new streaming deal that offers the popular children's staple a broad reach while keeping it on its long-standing home, PBS, at the same time, the companies announced Monday. Starting later this year, new episodes will run on Netflix, PBS and the PBS Kids app on the same day. No specific premiere date was immediately announced. Select past episodes will be available on Netflix worldwide. The change for the more than 50-year-old show comes after Warner Bros. Discovery — which had aired the show since 2016 — last year decided not to renew its deal for new episodes that air on HBO and Max, though episodes will remain there until 2027. 'This unique public-private partnership will enable us to bring our research-based curriculum to young children around the world with Netflix's global reach, while ensuring children in communities across the U.S. continue to have free access on public television to the 'Sesame Street' they love,' Sesame Workshop said in its press release. Sal Perez, the show's executive producer and a Sesame Workshop vice president, told The Associated Press recently that segments on the new season will be longer and 'really focused on character,' while also focusing on its audience's emotional well-being and development. For Season 56, episodes will revolve around one 11-minute story, the Netflix release said. 'The more kids want to hang out with our characters on 'Sesame Street,' the more they're going to take in those lessons,' said Perez, adding that there would also be updates to the show's look and feel. The new season will also feature more exploration of the 'Sesame Street' neighborhood and a look inside the legendary two-story brownstone at 123 Sesame Street that houses Elmo, Bert and Ernie and more. 'I strongly believe that our educational programming for children is one of the most important aspects of our service to the American people, and 'Sesame Street' has been an integral part of that critical work for more than half a century,' said Paula Kerger, president and CEO of PBS. 'We're proud to continue our partnership in the pursuit of having a profound impact on the lives of children for years to come.' 'Sesame Street' has been shown in more than 150 countries, amassing more than 200 Emmys in addition to Grammy and Peabody awards and a Kennedy Center Honor for lifetime artistic achievement. Its fan-favorite characters like Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird and the Cookie Monster will now reside along the likes of Ms. Rachel, Blippi and the residents of 'CoComelon Lane.' Netflix says 'Kids and Family' programming makes up 15% of the streamer's total viewing.
India Today
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
‘Sesame Street' heads to Netflix while staying on PBS
Sesame Street, the iconic children's television show cherished for over 50 years, is getting a new home on Netflix, without leaving PBS. Netflix and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind the show, announced the deal on Episodes on Netflix and PBS TogetherNew episodes of Sesame Street will be available on Netflix, PBS, and the PBS Kids app later this year. An official launch date has not yet been announced. In addition to new episodes, Netflix will host a selection of classic episodes for global Previously, new episodes of Sesame Street aired on HBO and Max beginning in 2016. However, Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns HBO's parent company, declined to renew the deal. Although no new episodes will premiere on Max, existing episodes will remain available through 2027."This alliance allows us to present our learning-oriented show to children everywhere," Sesame Workshop said in a statement. "Meanwhile, children in America will continue to view Sesame Street for free on PBS."PBS President Paula Kerger added that children's education remains vital, and Sesame Street has long played a leading role in that New in Season 56Season 56 of Sesame Street will feature a single 11-minute story per episode. Sal Perez, the show's producer, explained that the new format will focus more on character-driven storytelling and relatable experiences from young viewers. The show will also explore more of the Sesame Street neighbourhood, including scenes inside the famous brownstone at 123 Sesame Street currently airs in over 150 countries and has won over 200 Emmy Awards. Beloved characters like Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch will now appear alongside popular kids' streaming sensations like Ms. Rachel and Blippi on READ: Billie Eilish Tour 2025: New dates, Austin concerts, and ticket infoMust Watch
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Sesame Street' signs new streaming deal with Netflix
(NewsNation) — Netflix has announced a new streaming deal with the popular children's staple 'Sesame Street' while keeping it on its long-standing home, PBS, at the same time. New episodes will run on Netflix, PBS and the PBS Kids app on the same day later this year. No specific premiere date was announced. Select past episodes will be available on Netflix worldwide. The change for the over-50-year-old show comes after Warner Bros. Discovery, which had aired the show since 2016, decided last year not to renew its deal for new episodes that air on HBO and Max, though episodes will remain there until 2027. For Season 56, episodes will revolve around one 11-minute story, the Netflix release said. The episodes will be released in three batches. Sal Perez, the show's executive producer and a Sesame Workshop vice president, told The Associated Press that segments on the new season will be longer and 'really focused on character,' while also focusing on its audience's emotional well-being and development. The new season will also feature more exploration of the 'Sesame Street' neighborhood and a look inside the legendary two-story brownstone at 123 Sesame Street that houses Elmo, Bert and Ernie. How much is YouTuber MrBeast's net worth? 'Sesame Street' has been shown in more than 150 countries. The deal comes as the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency has threatened PBS' funding over accusations that the company produces 'systemically biased content.' The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
