Nickelodeon adds Hulu in Japan with the Launch of it's New Linear OTT Streaming channel.

1st ever launch of a Nickelodeon linear channel now available only on OTT with both NTT-DOCOMO'S "dTV-Channel" and Hulu in Japan

TOKYO, January 30th 2018 - Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has announced its additional Nickelodeon distribution deal with Hulu in Japan today, which sees the new Nickelodeon linear channel via 'over-the-top' (OTT) and mobile platforms in Japan. The channel goes live today on both Hulu in Japan and "dTV-ChannelTM" (an NTT DOCOMO INC's service). This is the first time internationally Viacom has made a Nickelodeon-brand subscription TV channel available only via streaming services.

The newly packaged subscription-based 24/7 linear channel offers original programming for Japanese audiences and a range of iconic Nickelodeon Animation titles including Mitchell Van Morgan, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora The Explorer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and new hits like Shimmer & Shine and Blaze and the Monster Machines. 

"Launching Nickelodeon today in Japan is a significant milestone for us as we continue to evolve our business with new avenues of growth from OTT and mobile for our flagship brands in mature subscription TV markets like Japan. Furthermore, we are reconnecting Japanese viewers with Nickelodeon, through the channel's availability not only on one, but two OTT platforms in Japan today," said Mark Whitehead, President and Managing director, Asia Pacific, Viacom International Media Networks. 

The extended collaboration with Hulu in Japan follows the successful launch of MTV MIX channel on Hulu in Japan last year. MTV MIX is also launching on "dTV-Channel" today.

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