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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Great American Pure Flix Launches The Ark Club, a Safe New Streaming Destination for Kids and Families
New Original Series Iggy and Mr. Kirk Headlines Faith-Filled Summer Lineup Featuring VeggieTales, Bob the Builder, and The Wiggles. NEW YORK, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer break, Great American Pure Flix is proud to announce the launch of The Ark Club, a new streaming destination for kids and families seeking trusted, values-driven entertainment. Launching June 2, The Ark Club instantly turns Great American Pure Flix into a reliable home for wholesome children's programming. Headlining the launch is the all-new original series Iggy and Mr. Kirk, a delightful live-action and animated blend starring Kirk Cameron, Leigh-Allyn Baker, and featuring John Kennedy as the voice of Iggy the Iguana. The heartwarming series delivers fun, faith, and life lessons the whole family can enjoy. The Ark Club also features a growing library of beloved favorites including VeggieTales, The Wiggles, Bob the Builder, and more. "The Ark Club is a bold new step in children's entertainment that is safe, inspiring, and rooted in timeless values," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. "Whether it's summer break, after-school time, or family weekends, kids and parents deserve content that's fun, meaningful, and trustworthy, and all in one place." Whether it is for after-school fun, summer break, or family time on weekends, The Ark Club offers an engaging and enriching experience for kids of all ages. For more information, MEDIA CONTACTS:Pam SlayNetwork Program Publicity & Talent Relations818.415.3784pamslay@ Debbie DavisDdavis@ Media & PR, Director of Client ServicesC: 214-802-8979 (call or text)media@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Great American Family
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
The Wiggles set to 'conquer' new territory as the children's group scores a major deal in Asia
They have already conquered the small screen in Australia, and now The Wiggles have scored a major deal that will see them expand their fan base in Asia. On Thursday, ABC Commercial announced that their TV show, Ready, Steady, Wiggle! has been sold to Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). The national broadcaster for Malaysia, RTM will screen seasons four to seven of the popular series. The current lineup of the children's group is Anthony Field, Caterina Mete, Lachy Gillespie, Simon Pryce , Evie Ferris, John Pearce, Lucia Field and Tsehay Hawkins. The show will go to air in English on RTM's free-to-air channel. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Ready, Steady, Wiggle! is already screened in South Korea and Taiwan, building on the group's significant fan base Down Under, in the UK and North America. Blue Wiggle Anthony Field said he was thrilled with the news of the deal. 'We're thrilled to be sharing The Wiggles' content with even more families in Asia,' he said in a statement 'Our songs are all about joy, learning, and inclusiveness, and it's wonderful to know that children from so many different cultures will now have the chance to sing, dance, and learn with us.' The Wiggles, which formed in 1991, have built an entertainment business reputedly worth $50 million. Woman's Day reported in 2021 that the Wiggles tours, TV shows, recordings, merchandise and sponsorship are a 'river of gold', bringing in more than $20 million a year. In 2021, The Wiggles sought to increase diversity in the group by adding four additional supporting members to the group. Shortly after this change, Emma Watkins left the group and Tsehay and Evie jointly took on the yellow skivvy. The group has just concluded the first Australian leg of 'Bouncing Balls' live tour in Adelaide. The tour will continue with dates in Darwin and Perth before it travels across the UK, USA, and Canada.
ABC News
5 days ago
- Business
- ABC News
The Wiggles head to Malaysia as ABC Commercial grows brand's regional reach
This latest deal signals an expanding commercial blueprint for The Wiggles brand, one that places Southeast Asia as a key growth territory in the post-pandemic media landscape. A trusted brand lands in a new market The agreement will see RTM acquire four seasons (Series 4–7) of the Ready, Steady, Wiggle! series for its English-language free-to-air channel. For ABC Commercial, the deal builds on a broader strategy: extending the reach of reliable, educational entertainment across borders. With The Wiggles already established in Australia, North America and the UK, Malaysia becomes the latest addition to a growing list of markets where the brand resonates with preschoolers, and where local broadcasters are actively seeking quality content with cross-cultural appeal. Cultural connection as a growth strategy According to ABC Commercial's Content Sales Manager for Asia and MENA, Alex Zhou, the timing is ideal. 'We're seeing strong demand from broadcasters for safe, smart content that parents can trust,' Zhou said. 'The Wiggles tick all those boxes, they've spent over 30 years combining music, movement and learning in a way that feels joyful and inclusive.' Part of that relatability comes from the group's evolving cast. With John Pearce, the Purple Wiggle, bringing Asian heritage to the screen, the brand's diversity has become a feature, not just a footnote, in how it connects with young viewers globally.
News.com.au
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Surprise pick in public vote for greatest Aussie entertainment export
The results are in, and it turns out some of Australia's most iconic actors and singers are no match for a cartoon dog. Earlier this year, launched The Great Aussie Debate, a wide-ranging, 50 question survey that has uncovered what Australians really think about all the hot topics of 2025. Over two weeks, more than 54,000 Australians took part in the survey, revealing their thoughts on everything from the cost of living and homeownership, to electric vehicles and going shoeless in supermarkets. One of the questions on the survey asked participants to pick Australia's 'most iconic export' from a list of eight options: Raygun, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth, Kylie Minogue, Russell Crowe, The Wiggles and Bluey. And the results were conclusive: The ABC's smash hit family cartoon Bluey romped to victory with 31% of the vote, followed by Kylie Minogue (16%), Hugh Jackman (15%), and The Wiggles (14%). Spare a thought for controversial Olympic breakdancer Raygun, who finished dead last in the poll, with just 1% of the vote. She finished behind even Russell Crowe, a Kiwi who we've long claimed as an honorary Aussie. Digging further into the data, Bluey was the most popular choice across all age groups, but scored highest of all among respondents aged 30–39 – suggesting parents of young kids are enjoying the worldwide smash show just as much as their children. Australia's biggest argument finally settled And Bluey is set to become even more omnipresent in the years to come: The animated TV show is set to make its big screen debut in 2027, in a joint production from Disney and the BBC. The show's creator Joe Brumm confirmed a script had been written, but Disney has kept details limited, confirming only that it 'will continue the adventures of Bluey, a loveable, inexhaustible blue heeler dog who lives with her mum, dad and her little sister, Bingo'. Brumm will be leading the movie's production in collaboration with BBC studios. Since its launch on the ABC in 2018, the show has exploded in popularity with global audiences and was last year named the most watched TV show in the US, with audiences taking in more than 35 billion minutes of the show.
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The ONE alternative treatment that brought my autistic son back to me: Desperate, I spent $70,000 trying every 'fix' I could find. Right as I was about to give up, he said words that brought me to tears
Until my son Luca was about 18 months old, I thought I had this parenting thing down. He was my first baby - bright-eyed, curious, and meeting his early milestones more or less on time. He was affectionate with us, loved books, and could recite entire songs from The Wiggles. I had zero reason to think our life would be anything other than ordinary. Maybe even charmed.
