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MIAMI, Fl., September, 2020 – Semillitas, the 24-hour commercial free animation channel for children between 0-6 years of age, owned by SOMOSTV, has acquired broadcasting rights to the animated children’s series Dr. Panda from 9 Story Distribution International. The channel's audience will be able to enjoy the show by the end of 2020. Semillitas is characterized by offering the most prestigious animation for infants and preschoolers and is distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico, Central America, Panama and the Caribbean. The channel offers safe, violence-free animation with a culturally relevant graphic package.

Dr. Panda is a 3D animated series based on a successful video game that has more than 130 million downloads worldwide. In the series, Dr. Panda tries out new jobs, working together with his friends. One day he might be up in a hot air balloon, the next he might be operating a fire engine or running a pizzeria. You never know where you’ll find him next! Dr. Panda fosters problem solving skills amongst preschoolers and teaches kids that teamwork gets the job done. 

Luis Villanueva, President and CEO of SOMOSTV stated: “We are very pleased to add Dr. Panda to our premier animation catalog. The series meets the selection criteria that we have on the channel, and we know that its main goal is to support parents in the education and entertainment of their children in a healthy environment. We are sure that Dr. Panda will have our audience’s acceptance."

The animated series has 39 episodes of 7 minutes each and focuses on an audience between 3 and 6 years of age.

Along with animated brands such as Little People, Doozers, Elias, Mouk, among others, Dr. Panda fortifies Semillitas’ message of teaching and entertaining children from the comfort of their homes, an essential task with today’s world situation.

About Semillitas: “Semillitas” is a toddlers and preschoolers Pay TV channel that programs Spanish language animation, 24 hours a day, and is produced and distributed by SOMOSTV LLC.  SOMOSTV LLC is a company devoted to the development and promotion of Pay TV in the US Hispanic market, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean through the launch of TV channels in all platforms with technical and creative excellence. For more information, please visit us at www.semillitas.tv

About 9 Story Distribution International: 9 Story Distribution International is the international distribution arm of 9 Story Media Group, a leading content creator, producer and distributor of kids & family focused intellectual property. Recognized around the world for best-in-class brands such as Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood, Wild Kratts, Barney and Garfield and Friends, 9 Story Distribution International represents over 4,200 half hours of animated and live action programming, seen on some of the most respected international channels and platforms. With facilities in Toronto, New York, Dublin, Manchester and Bali, 9 Story Media Group employs more than 1,100 creative and corporate staff.