The Jim Henson Company, which is celebrating its 70th year, has announced that it has appointed DeAPlaneta Entertainment for European distribution and licensing of select titles from its catalogue of children’s series.

DeAPlaneta Entertainment will handle the distribution of several properties for children and preschool audiences including Dinosaur Train, Pajanimals, Dot. and more, each reflecting the company’s legacy of creating entertaining, engaging and transformative television. The agreement also includes the 80’s series Fraggle Rock, which remains a cornerstone of The Jim Henson Company and continues to charm and inspire audiences of all ages decades after its premiere.

“At DeAPlaneta Entertainment, we are firmly committed to celebrating and sharing children’s and family content that encourages viewing as a shared experience and that continues to engage audiences generation after generation,” says Carlos Biern, content and media sales director, DeAPlaneta Kids & Family. “There is no better example of those values and goals than the output of The Jim Henson Company. That's why we are excited to begin this new chapter, which reflects the excellent working relationship we have maintained with them for years.”

“Parents around the world know that productions from The Jim Henson Company will be innovative, educational and of course entertaining, featuring trusted ‘first friends’ that children will love”, says Chris Lytton, chief operating officer, president, The Jim Henson Company. “Working with DeAPlaneta Entertainment ensures that some of our most popular titles are available to European audiences, serving our existing fans and introducing these productions to new generations of viewers.”  

Claudia Scott-Hansen of Cookbook Media brokered the agreement on behalf of The Jim Henson Company.