Hoopla, a free streaming app for library patrons, announced today that it has partnered with Hasbro Entertainment to bring iconic Hasbro franchises to public libraries.
The content can be unlocked with BingePass, a free pass that gives you 7 days of unlimited, on-demand streaming, or SeasonPass, another free pass that allows a user to borrow an entire season for 7 days. There are five new Hasbro BingePasses and SeasonPasses now available on Hoopla.
The new Hasbro passes join a lineup of over 40 kid-friendly BingePasses and SeasonPasses available on Hoopla. The collection allows users to revisit franchises from their childhood, and gives parents an opportunity to introduce their kids to their favorite shows. Library patrons can also discover Hasbro-licensed comics, audiobooks, music and eBooks from other publishers already available on Hoopla, at no cost with a library card with no holds or waiting.
“Partnerships with globally recognized leaders in entertainment like Hasbro highlight that libraries are becoming go-to places for content that all ages can enjoy,” said Cat Zappa, Vice President of Digital Acquisitions at Hoopla Digital. “As we continue expanding our BingePass and SeasonPass offerings, we’re giving libraries new ways to connect patrons with premium entertainment.”
By the end of this year, Hoopla will be launching even more BingePasses, SeasonPasses, and individual titles in partnership with Hasbro. In total, more than 1500 new episodes will be added to the collection.
“At Hasbro, we’re committed to making our stories and characters more accessible to fans everywhere, ” said Yannick Ferrero, SVP, Digital and Distribution, Hasbro Entertainment. “Through our partnership with Hoopla, families can easily discover and enjoy a wide range of our iconic Hasbro brands through their local public libraries.”
Hoopla is available to library patrons in thousands of public libraries across the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. To access content on Hoopla, cardholders of participating libraries can download the free Hoopla mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit hoopladigital.com.
