Canadian Preschool Children's Channel Treehouse TV Accquires Rights To Series 1 - 6 Of Nick Jr. UK's "Peppa Pig"; To Air From March 2013; Studio Licensing To Start To Launch "Peppa Pig" Merchandise In Canada From Late 2013

According to the following news article from Kidscreen, the international entertainment business Entertainment One Family has sold seasons one to six of Nick Jr. UK and Ireland's popular Astley Baker Davies-produced animated preschool series "Peppa Pig" to Corus Entertainment's 24-hour preschool channel, Treehouse TV. eOne has also announced that they and Toronto's Studio Licensing will launch "Peppa Pig" products in categories such as toys, accessories, outwear and nightwear, footwear, games and puzzles by the end of 2013:

Peppa Pig comes to Canada via new Corus deal

Entertainment One Family has sold seasons one to six of its hit Astley Baker Davies-produced series Peppa Pig to Corus Entertainment's 24-hour preschool net, Treehouse.

Episodes are set to air in March 2013 and eOne and the brand's L&M program [Licensing and Merchandising program] from Toronto's Studio Licensing will launch products in categories such as toys, accessories, outwear and nightwear, footwear, games and puzzles by the end of 2013.

The latest deal follows on the heels of recent Peppa Pig sales international broadcasters including Yo Yo (Taiwan), TVB (Hong Kong), Okto (Singapore), Cineplex (Thailand) and Disney Jr. (Spain and Italy).

To date, the series has been sold to more than 180 territories worldwide.

Tags: Corus Entertainment, eOne Family, Peppa Pig, Studio Licensing, Treehouse