Folk Tales, Literary Classics and Biblical Epics Find a New Home on YouTube as Hoho Rights Launches New ‘Animated Classics Channel’
Children’s distribution and rights management company Hoho Rights (Cloudbabies, Toad and Friends), is continuing its dynamic multi-platform strategy by launching a new Animated Classics Channel on YouTube on Wednesday, 1st October which will showcase a number of landmark animated series produced by S4C in collaboration with major broadcasters including the BBC and HBO.
“For some time, a significant part of our strategy has been to find ever creative ways to bring high-quality content to new audiences on platforms with which they are increasingly familiar. Having begun my career at S4C, I am absolutely thrilled to give new life to these incredible landmark series which because of their ground-breaking animation and timeless subject matter have absolutely stood the test of time and are now accessible for new audiences to discover”.
Helen Howells, Joint Managing Director, Hoho Entertainment
Covering a range of topics including religion, literature, opera, and history, the carefully-curated collection will feature major series which were ahead of their time in terms of animation techniques. This bill includes the largest broadcasting co-production ever undertaken – Animated Tales of the World – which featured 39 stories from 39 countries and won two Primetime Emmy Awards in 2001.
Appealing from both nostalgic and educational points of view, much of the content will be linked to the curricula, providing a valuable resource for both educators and students.
The Canterbury Tales 
Carmen, Operavox
“These much-loved programmes hold a special place in the hearts of viewers in Wales and beyond, and we’re delighted to introduce them to new audiences on YouTube. In today’s digital world, it’s vital that quality educational content is accessible online – and we’re excited for a whole new generation to discover, enjoy, and learn from these classic animations.”
Llion Iwan, Chief Content Officer at S4C
