Global preschool channel JimJam, a joint venture between Chellomedia and HIT Ent., is expanding its reach across Russia with a new launch planned on the region's largest satellite platform, NTV-PLUS. JimJam, which is dubbed into the local language, first launched into Russia in recent months on the Akado platform.
The NTV-Plus launch will take JimJam into approximately an additional 250,000 households in Russia as part of the platform's extended basic package. JimJam will also be included in the new family package for subscribers which NTV-Plus successfully launched in September, 2008.
Since the joint venture partners joined forces in December 2007, JimJam is one of the fastest growing channels, rolling out in over 20 territories across Europe and the Middle East with further territory launches scheduled throughout the year. JimJam is available to cable operators through three feeds -- Italy, Pan Europe and the Middle East and dubbed into the local language.
Ideally suited for children aged between one and six, JimJam offers a rich mix of programming which is designed to engage, educate and provide a safe and trusted viewing environment for young children. The channel features some of the world's most beloved and trusted shows including THOMAS & FRIENDS, BOB THE BUILDER, BARNEY & FRIENDS, FIREMAN SAM, ANGELINA BALLERINA, PINGU, OSWALD, RUBBADUBBERS and the recently acquired DOROTHY THE DINOSAUR.
JimJam offers an enchanting and lively programming mix of the world's favorite animations, sing-along-fun with costume "song and dance" series, captivating story-telling, puppets and claymation. The channel also stimulates young minds by way of English language learning segments where children are introduced to basic English words and recurring learning blocks concentrating on colors, numbers and shapes.
