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9 Story Expands Digital Footprint with over 700 half-hours of Classic Scholastic Entertainment Content across Peacock, The Roku Channel, Tubi, and YouTube

By February 10, 2025Featured News, News

In a significant expansion of digital offerings, 9 Story’s digital division has placed over 700 half-hours of classic Scholastic Entertainment content across leading VOD streaming platforms, including Peacock, The Roku Channel, and Tubi while also expanding Scholastic Entertainment’s presence on YouTube with four dedicated channels. This milestone highlights the company’s commitment to bringing beloved Scholastic Entertainment titles to new audiences while tapping into the growing demand for nostalgic content.

Now part of the Scholastic portfolio, 9 Story is leveraging new synergies to broaden access to its deep catalog of iconic children’s series. Recent VOD and YouTube launches include fan-favorite titles such as Clifford the Big Red Dog, Goosebumps, and The Magic School Bus, with even more classic series set for broader distribution later this year, including The Baby-Sitters Club, Horrible Histories, and Astroblast.

“We’re seeing strong demand for nostalgic content, with YouTube and digital platforms providing the perfect opportunity to reintroduce these beloved series to both original fans and a new generation of viewers,” said Elianne Friend, VP Digital & Distribution at 9 Story Media Group. “This is just the beginning—our goal is to continue to expand Scholastic Entertainment’s incredible catalog across VOD streaming platforms worldwide.”

Recent VOD Launches:

  • Clifford the Big Red Dog (2001) and Clifford’s Puppy Days (2003) launched on The Roku Channel (U.S.) and Tubi (U.S., Canada, Australia) in September 2024. Clifford’s Really Big Movie (2004) followed, premiering on The Roku Channel (U.S.) and Tubi in November 2024. All three Clifford titles also launched on Peacock (U.S.) in January 2025.
  • Goosebumps (1995) had a Halloween debut on The Roku Channel (U.S.) and Tubi (U.S., Canada, Australia), followed by its launch on Peacock (U.S.) in December 2024. The series continues to build momentum, coinciding with the success of Goosebumps: The Vanishing, the second season of Disney+/Hulu’s reboot.
  • The Magic School Bus (1994) rolled onto Tubi (U.S., Canada, Australia) in July 2024, The Roku Channel (U.S.) in September 2024, and Peacock (U.S.) in February 2025, delighting fans with the timeless adventures of Ms. Frizzle, voiced by Emmy Award-winner Lily Tomlin.
  • Animorphs (1998) is set to launch on The Roku Channel (U.S.) and Tubi (U.S., Canada, Australia) in February 2025, bringing the sci-fi series based on the best-selling books by K.A. Applegate to new audiences.

 

Scholastic Entertainment’s Expanding YouTube Presence:
In addition to its growing VOD footprint, Scholastic Entertainment’s classic content offering is expanding across YouTube, with the launch of four dedicated channels featuring its most iconic brands. Since their launch, the channels have garnered over 112,000 cumulative subscribers, 50+ million views, and more than 560 uploads.

The channels take a multi-format approach, blending full episodes, clips, compilations, live streams, and vertical shorts to meet audiences at every touchpoint. With the continued success of these channels, 9 Story and Scholastic Entertainment remain committed to expanding the availability of their beloved brands across VOD and digital platforms.

About 9 Story Digital

9 Story Media Group is a leading creator, producer, and distributor of award-winning children’s and family content and now part of the Scholastic portfolio. Established in 2013, the company’s Digital Division is a leader in digital content strategy, channel management, and AVOD/FAST distribution. As an official YouTube partner, 9 Story Digital oversees 130 brands across 17 languages, driving audience engagement and maximizing visibility for some of the most beloved children’s and family entertainment brands. Recognized four times in the Top 10 of Kidscreen’s Hot50 ranking, 9 Story Digital has earned 31 YouTube Play Button Awards and continues to expand its global footprint through strategic content management and platform optimization. The team manages top brands such as Clifford, Barney, Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood, The Magic School Bus, Wild Kratts, and Goosebumps, as well as branded hub channels like 9 Story Fun and Scholastic Classic.

About Scholastic Entertainment

Scholastic Entertainment brings high-quality content across multiple platforms to audiences of all ages. Among its award-winning productions are the animated series “Clifford the Big Red Dog®” for Amazon Prime and PBS Kids, a live-action “Clifford the Big Red Dog®” feature for Paramount, and Peabody and Daytime Emmy® Award-winning “Stillwater®,” an animated series for Apple TV+. Scholastic Entertainment continues to build celebrated brands worldwide by bringing both nostalgic Scholastic properties and exciting new voices to the screen. Some of its recent projects include “Eva the Owlet™,” an animated series for Apple TV+ based on the New York Times bestselling Scholastic book series OwlDiaries™, the hit live-action “Goosebumps®” series with Disney+ and Hulu which premiered Season 2 in January 2025, and a live-action feature adaptation of “The Magic School Bus” in development with Elizabeth Banks and Marc Platt. Scholastic Entertainment is the media division of Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL).