GUND BECOMES FIRST LICENSING PARTNER FOR ‘HILDA’
Feb 20, 2019
Silvergate Media has signed Gund, a leading plush toymaker owned by Spin Master, as the first licensing partner for the Netflix animated adventure “Hilda.” Gund will produce plush, accessories and giftware aimed at girls and teens for “Hilda,” which launched in September 2018 and has won several 2019 Annie Awards, including Best Animated TV Production […]
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Hilda Wins 3 Awards at the 2019 Annie Awards!
Feb 09, 2019
Hilda won all three nominated awards at the 2019 Annie Awards on February 9th, 2019. Awards went to Scott Lewis for Character Animation, Stephanie Simpson for Writing, and the team took home Best Animated TV for Children – making Hilda the most awarded series of the night. Check out the full list of winners on […]
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Octonauts Nominated For BAFTA Children’s Awards
Oct 22, 2018
Octonauts has been nominated for Best Pre-School Animated Series at the 2018 BAFTA Children’s Awards.
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Silvergate Media extends Peter Rabbit in China
Oct 15, 2018
London-based Silvergate Media, which co-owns and manages the licensing program for the Peter Rabbit TV series with Penguin Random House, has tapped Hong Kong’s Wanda Kidsland to represent the brand in China.
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Silvergate Unveils Licensing Ops for Netflix Hit ‘Hilda’
Sep 26, 2018
International TV production and brand licensing company Silvergate Media today unveils details of its plans for the consumer products program for its new animated adventure series, Hilda, following the global premiere on Netflix on September 21.
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Mission To China
Aug 01, 2018
The company behind “Octonauts” and “Peter Rabbit” are crossing over and can help those who want to break into the China market, just as long as it’s the right brand.
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Silvergate partners with Nickelodeon for new preschool series, Fashion Ally
Mar 06, 2018
Another 40-episode order goes to Fashion Ally (working title), a girl-led show created by Paula Rosenthal and produced by Slivergate Media (Sunny Day, Peter Rabbit). Blue’s Clues remake, AR apps headline Nick upfront
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Silvergate secures commission with Netflix for new preschool series, Monkey with a Toolbelt
Feb 13, 2018
Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt is a construction-themed comedy based on the picture book series of the same name by author Chris Monroe and published by Lerner. Produced by Silvergate Media (Hilda, Octonauts, Sunny Day, Peter Rabbit) and its EVP of creative content Kurt Mueller, the show teaches preschoolers about the mechanical […]
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Octonauts and Peter Rabbit nominated for five Emmy Awards
Mar 27, 2017
Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in New York and London, is proud to announce that Peter Rabbit and the Octonauts have been nominated for a total of five awards at this year’s Daytime Emmy awards.
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Jeff Farnath appointed Chief Financial Officer
Jan 26, 2017
Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in London and New York, has appointed feature film and animation industry veteran, Jeff Farnath, as CFO of Silvergate Media.
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Octonauts is making a splash in China
Jan 09, 2017
More than 4.1 billion on demand TV views and toy sales up over 350% in China Hong Kong and London – 9 January 2017 Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment, is proud to announce that its preschool series, Octonauts, has achieved record on demand views and […]
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Silvergate and Night & Day Studios launch first ever Octonauts app
Nov 17, 2016
New York and London – November 17, 2016 Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in London and New York, along with Night & Day Studios, one of the leading makers of children’s apps globally, today launch the first-ever Octonauts app. Screenshot from the first ever […]
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Silvergate and Mattel announce new partnership for Octonauts in China
Oct 17, 2016
London – 17 October 2016 Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in London and New York, has formed a partnership with Mattel in China for Octonauts, its undersea preschool adventure property. This new partnership will mean that Mattel China will manage the Octonauts consumer products […]
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Silvergate signs Rainbow Designs for a brand new TV Peter Rabbit plush partnership
Oct 05, 2016
London – 5 October 2016 Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in London and New York, has signed up Rainbow Designs as its plush and toy licensee for TV Peter Rabbit, its animated TV series for pre-schoolers. Rainbow Designs are industry leaders in bringing high […]
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SOUND THE OCTO ALERT! STA LAUNCHES NEW OCTONAUTS SWIMMING AWARDS PROGRAMME
Oct 03, 2016
London – 3rd October 2016 STA, the world’s largest independent swimming teaching and lifesaving organisation, is thrilled to announce an exciting new licensing partnership with Octonauts, the popular British children’s television series, produced by Silvergate Media for the BBC channel CBeebies. To support the partnership, STA is launching a brand new range of Octonauts branded […]
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TV Peter Rabbit wins at Cynopsis Kids !magination Awards
Sep 29, 2016
New York, London – 29 September 2016 Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in New York and London, is thrilled to announce that Peter Rabbit, its 3D Computer-generated imagery animated TV series for pre-schoolers has won an !magination Award. Peter Rabbit won an award for […]
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PETER RABBIT™ is crowned Best Classic Licensed Property at Licensing Awards 2016
Sep 19, 2016
19th September, 2016 London, UK Penguin Ventures scooped the Best Classic Licensed Property Award for PETER RABBIT™ at the 2016 Licensing Awards on 13th September. PETER RABBIT™ was shortlisted alongside ten other classic brands including licensing giants such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, Doctor Who, Moomins and Roald Dahl. Susan Bolsover, Head of Licensing and Consumer […]
READ MORE Octonauts expands in Spain
Jul 29, 2016
London, Madrid and New York – 29 July 2016 Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in London and New York, is delighted to announce the launch of Octonauts on Spain’s national broadcaster, RTVE. The show launched on air this July on RTVE’s kids’ channel, Clan, […]
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Silvergate secures original commission with Netflix for its new children’s series, Hilda
Jun 17, 2016
London, New York – 17 June 2016 Silvergate Media, (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on preschool children’s entertainment based in New York and London has secured a deal with Netflix, the world’s leading Internet TV network, for their new animated children’s TV series called Hilda. Hilda will be available exclusively on […]
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Here Comes Hilda
Jun 15, 2016
Discover the history behind the story of Hilda in “Here Comes Hilda,” by Alexandra Lange in The New Yorker. Lange interviews author Luke Pearson about how he developed the vivacious character and storyline, as well as what’s coming in the new Netflix series.
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Octonauts expands into Russia
Jun 15, 2016
London, Moscow and New York – 15 June 2016 Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in London and New York, is delighted to announce that it has renewed its broadcast agreement with CTC, a leading Russian broadcasting channel for Octonauts, its undersea preschool adventure property. […]
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Peter Rabbit wins two Emmy Awards
May 03, 2016
New York, London – 3 May 2016 Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in New York and London, is thrilled to announce that Peter Rabbit, its 3D Computer-generated imagery animated TV series for pre-schoolers has won two Daytime Emmy awards. Peter Rabbit won the Outstanding […]
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THE OCTONAUTS DIVE INTO FIRST U.S. THEATRE TOUR
Apr 26, 2016
Brand New Children’s Stage Show Based on Hit Television Show on Disney Junior and Popular Children’s Book Series 60-City Tour Launches this Fall with Tickets On-Sale Saturday, April 30 New York – April 26, 2016 – Explore. Rescue. Protect! “Octonauts” announced a brand new, action-packed and interactive theatre show for the very first time in […]
READ MORE Silvergate partners with Shamrock Capital Advisors to accelerate growth
Apr 25, 2016
London, New York and Los Angeles – 25 April 2016 Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in London and New York, is to partner with Shamrock Capital Advisors (“Shamrock”) in order to accelerate Silvergate’s global growth, organically and by acquisition. Shamrock has acquired a majority […]
READ MORE Silvergate strikes new multi-territory Octonauts deal with Netflix
Apr 06, 2016
New York and London – 6 April 2016 The Octonauts Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in New York and London, has agreed a new three year, multi-territory deal with Netflix for seasons one, two and three of Octonauts, its undersea preschool adventure property. The […]
READ MORE Production of Sunny Day ramps up with Season Two
Apr 05, 2016
London – 5 April 2016 Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in New York and London, announces that it is now in production with season two of Sunny Day, a new animated preschool series. Sunny Day will launch on Nickelodeon in the US in early […]
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Silvergate announces new European TV deals for Octonauts as it continues global expansion
Apr 04, 2016
London and New York – 4 April 2016 The brand-new Gup-K vehicle featured in the double-length special, “The Octonauts and The Great Swamp Search!” Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in New York and London, announces a number of new international sales for Octonauts, its […]
READ MORE Octonauts Partner with Marine Conservation Society
Mar 21, 2016
21st March 2014 London, 21st March 2014 – Silvergate Media has announced that Octonauts will be partnering with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the leading charity for the protection of UK seas, shores and wildlife. The partnership, which launches this month, will see Octonauts being featured in the MCS supporter magazine, on membership pack collateral […]
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Silvergate partners with SimEx-Iwerks to launch 4-D Octonauts
Mar 02, 2016
New York, Los Angeles and London – 2 March 2016 The Octonauts on their Amazon Adventure Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in New York and London, has announced a partnership with SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment (“SimEx”), to bring the first 4-D Octonauts cinema experience to fans […]
READ MORE Silvergate signs three year global master toy renewal deal with Fisher- Price for Octonauts
Feb 15, 2016
London and New York – 15 February 2016 The brand-new Gup-K vehicle featured in the double-length special, “The Octonauts and The Great Swamp Search!” Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”), the international TV production and licensing company focused on pre-school children’s entertainment based in New York and London, has signed a three year master toy renewal deal for […]
READ MORE DISNEY JUNIOR ON BOARD FOR FOURTH SEASON OF OCTONAUTS
Sep 22, 2014
London, 22 September 2014: Leading independent media company, Silvergate Media announces today the sale of a fourth season of its hit pre-school show, Octonauts to Disney USA. The new series consists of 12 x 22-minute new episodes as well as 2 x 22 minute specials. Octonauts first launched on the Disney Junior block on Disney […]
READ MORE Peter Rabbit Wins Three Daytime Emmy Awards
Jun 22, 2014
22nd June 2014 Peter Rabbit has won three Daytime Emmy Awards, from a total of eight nominations! The awards went to Art Director Stephen Robinson for Production Design, Storyboard Supervisor Mårten Jönmark for Storyboards and 2D Designer Eddie Gribbin for Set Design. The show was also nominated in the categories of Outstanding Special Class Animated […]
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Silvergate Media signs Vivid as toy partner for new Peter Rabbit TV in UK, Europe and Australia
Jun 17, 2014
New toys set to launch in 2014 London, 17 June 2013. Independent entertainment company Silvergate Media has appointed Vivid as toy partner for the UK, Europe and Australia for Peter Rabbit, its brand new CGI animated series, co-owned with Penguin UK. Vivid will produce a range of Peter Rabbit toys, including figurines, playsets and plush. […]
READ MORE Octonauts and Sea Life Sign Multi-Territory Deal
May 01, 2014
May 2014 -The on-going partnership between Sea Life and the Octonauts has been further strengthened with the signing of a multi-territory deal. The Octonauts will visit Sea Life sites across the UK, Germany, France, Australia and the US throughout 2014 with a programme that includes costume character appearances, fun and educational brand activities and Octonauts-themed […]
READ MORE CCTV Acquires Rights to Peter Rabbit and Octonauts in China
Apr 24, 2014
24th April 2014 Leading independent media company, Silvergate Media today announced that CCTV, the national state broadcaster in mainland China, has acquired broadcast rights to its two flagship pre-school properties, Octonauts and Peter Rabbit. The sale is a significant development for Silvergate Media and UK animation in the territory, where the two shows will be […]
READ MORE SILVERGATE TEAMS WITH PAPERCHASE FOR CLASSIC PETER RABBIT
Apr 14, 2014
Stationery, home and gift range to launch spring 2015 Independent media company Silvergate Media has partnered with leading stationery retailer Paperchase on an exclusive new range of products based on the Classic Peter Rabbit illustrations of Beatrix Potter. This range, Paperchase’s first full range based on a licensed character, will include a broad portfolio of […]
READ MORE PENGUIN SNAPS UP NORTH AMERICAN PUBLISHING RIGHTS FOR OCTONAUTS
Apr 14, 2014
First titles to hit shelves this autumn London, 14 April 2014: Independent media company Silvergate Media has awarded Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group, the North American publishing rights for its hit pre-school brand, Octonauts. Grosset & Dunap will publish and distribute Octonauts TV tie-in books across the US and Canada, […]
READ MORE DISNEY JUNIOR ON BOARD FOR FOURTH SEASON OF OCTONAUTS
Apr 14, 2014
London, 22 September 2014: Leading independent media company, Silvergate Media announces today the sale of a fourth season of its hit pre-school show, Octonauts to Disney USA. The new series consists of 12 x 22-minute new episodes as well as 2 x 22 minute specials. Octonauts first launched on the Disney Junior block on Disney […]
READ MORE Octonauts Live Show Announces UK Tour
Apr 07, 2014
7th April 2014 Top-selling children’s stage show producers Fiery Light today announce a brand new full-length theatre adventure for children, Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure. Based on the popular CBeebies’ TV show, Octonauts, this exciting new production opens at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford, on Thursday 16 October and tours into 2015. Autumn tour […]
READ MORE SILVERGATE SCOOPS PARENTS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Feb 19, 2014
Peter Rabbit and Octonauts both pick up prizes New York, 19 February 2014: Leading independent media company Silvergate Media has scooped prizes for both Peter Rabbit and Octonauts in the Spring 2014 Parents’ Choice Awards. Both brands were recognised in the Television category. Peter Rabbit, a production of Silvergate Media, Nickelodeon U.S. and Penguin UK, […]
READ MORE BBC ON BOARD FOR FOURTH SERIES OF OCTONAUTS
Jan 29, 2014
New episodes set to deliver from 2015 London, 29th January 2014 – Silvergate Media has announced that the BBC has acquired a fourth season of its hugely popular pre-school show, Octonauts. The new series will consist of 24 x 11 minute episodes and 2 x 22 minute specials. The BBC was the first ever broadcaster […]
READ MORE Silvergate Media’s Peter Rabbit hops into Germany
Jan 21, 2014
Super RTL on board as broadcaster and licensing & merchandising agent London, 21st January 2014. Independent entertainment company Silvergate Media has signed a deal with Super RTL for the broadcast and merchandising rights for its perennially popular property Peter Rabbit brand across German-speaking territories including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and Alto Aldige. Co-produced with […]
READ MORE NEW LICENSING DEALS ANNOUNCED FOR CLASSIC PETER RABBIT
Oct 15, 2013
October 15, 2013 – Independent media company Silvergate Media has announced two significant additions to its Classic Peter Rabbit licensee roster. Leading toy manufacturer Gund will be producing Peter Rabbit plush, plush keyrings and mohair plush for the UK, Eire/Channel Islands and mainland Europe. Product will be distributed through high end retail outlets and is […]
READ MORE SILVERGATE MEDIA PARTNERS WITH IMMEDIATE FOR PETER RABBIT MAGAZINE
Oct 14, 2013
October 14, 2013 – Following the success of their hit new animated pre-school series Peter Rabbit on CBeebies, independent media company Silvergate Media is to partner with Immediate Media to publish a four-weekly standalone Peter Rabbit magazine. The magazine will launch with a special ‘All About Peter Rabbit’ in Spring 2014 followed by a regular […]
READ MORE Silvergate Media and Fisher-Price Ink Global Master Toy Renewal Deal for Octonauts
Oct 14, 2013
London, 14 October 2013. UK independent entertainment company Silvergate Media has signed a renewal deal with Fisher-Price, Inc., the leading manufacturer of infant and preschool toys and a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., to continue as Master Toy partner for its undersea preschool adventure property, Octonauts. During the hugely successful first term, the toys have appeared […]
READ MORE Silvergate Media Launches Distribution Arm Geraint Marsh To Head Division
Sep 23, 2013
London, 23 September 2013. Independent entertainment company Silvergate Media is launching its own dedicated television distribution arm which will be helmed by new SVP Global TV Distribution & Consumer Products (Americas & France), Geraint Marsh. Geraint will be responsible for the global exploitation of rights across television and digital media, and consumer products in the […]
READ MORE Silvergate Media secures US DVD partner for Octonauts
Jun 18, 2013
NCircle comes on board the hit brand New York, 18 June 2013. Independent entertainment company Silvergate Media has signed US children’s home entertainment distributor NCircle Entertainment as DVD and download-to-own partner for its hit property Octonauts. NCircle has secured the US home entertainment rights to seasons 1 and 2 as well as 4 specials of […]
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