Entertainment One boosted by TV business

'Peppa Pig' maker Entertainment One saw a sharp rise in its top line in the first quarter of its new financial year, with the television business tripling its revenue year-on-year.

'Peppa Pig' maker Entertainment One saw a sharp rise in its top line in the first quarter of its new financial year, with the television business tripling its revenue year-on-year.

The Television division delivered 67 half-hours of programming in the April to June quarter, significantly ahead of the prior year, driving an increase of more than 200% in revenue, with the promise of more to come, as the pipeline continues to be strong, the firm said. Within the business, international sales continue to grow and the business expects to deliver around 250 half-hour packages of programming this year with deliveries weighted to the second half.

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