DHX Media is known for owning the largest library of children's television programming, which is distributed through its multi-channel network, WildBrain Spark, and a group of Canadian specialty television channels.
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15 Facts About DHX Media
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DHX Media was founded in 2006 when the entertainment entrepreneurs Michael Donovan and Steven DeNure gained control of Decode Entertainment and the Halifax Film Company.
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The newly public company known as DHX Media, began trading in 2006, because the name, "DHX", is an acronym for the combination of the names Decode and Halifax.
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DHX Media was among the first 30 content partners for YouTube's premium channel platform.
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On September 16,2013, DHX Media acquired Ragdoll Worldwide—a joint venture between British production company Ragdoll Productions, BBC Worldwide and an investment group that managed and licensed Ragdoll Productions' properties outside the United Kingdom.
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On November 28,2013, DHX announced that it would acquire four children's specialty television channels from the former Astral Media for, consisting of Family Channel, Disney Junior, Disney Junior, and Disney XD.
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In early 2014, DHX Media acquired Epitome Pictures, the producers of Degrassi, but Epitome did not own international distribution rights.
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In December 2015, DHX Media reached an output deal with DreamWorks Animation, which included Canadian rights to its original animated television series, and a pact to co-produce 130 episodes of animated programming for the Family networks, with DHX Media handling Canadian distribution and DreamWorks handling international distribution.
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Also that month, DHX Media established a development deal with Mattel to co-develop and handle global sales for content in the Little People and Polly Pocket franchises, as well as HiT Entertainment properties owned by them such as the Bob the Builder and Fireman Sam franchises, including television and digital video programming.
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On September 21,2016, DHX Media cut a deal with Air Bud Entertainment distribute the Air Bud library of 15 films, including the newest Air Bud production Pup Star.
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On May 10,2017, DHX Media announced that it had acquired the entertainment division of Iconix Brand Group for.
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DHX Media's debt had increased following the Iconix acquisition, and the company reported a net loss of during its fiscal fourth quarter.
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On September 24,2018, DHX Media announced that it had concluded its strategic review and decided against selling the company, and that it planned to prioritize investments into digital content, rather than television, to reflect changes in viewing habits.
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In November 2018, DHX announced the sale of its Halifax animation studio to IoM Media Ventures, a new company led by former DHX CEO Dana Landry.
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On September 23,2019, DHX Media announced a reorganization, including CFO Doug Lamb stepping down and being replaced by existing COO Aaron Ames, and the addition of a new "brand director" position.
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