Alexandra Whyte

Bejuba to distribute Etta’s Star
The Canadian distributor has scooped up the distribution rights for the new series created by Anne-Marie Perrotta and developed by Big Jump Entertainment.

More growth in China for eOne’s Peppa Pig
Along with four new appointments to eOne’s Hong Kong office, the company has also tapped Alpha Group to launch an extensive toy line based on the hit property.

ABC ME delves further into The Deep
The Australian broadcaster has greenlit a third season of the animated series produced by DHX Media, A Stark Production and Technicolor.

Nelvana, Sumitomo join in the name of anime
Together with former Cartoon Network president Stuart Snyder, Corus-owned Nelvana and Japan’s Sumitomo will develop and co-produce original anime properties.

DHX serves up more Meatballs
YTV has commissioned a second season of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, which has also been licensed to Turner in EMEA, APAC and LatAm.

Ex-Disney exec to lead Guru’s production team
The prodco has brought on former Disney exec Kara Lord Piersimoni as VP of production, as well as ex-Spin Master brand manager Daniel Rattner.

Sinking Ship sets sail with new Odd Squad deals
The Canadian prodco has sold the show’s second season to broadcasters in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Sweden and Israel.

Corus, Discovery Kids pact on new prodco
Based in Canada, the new venture will produce linear and digital children’s content for global delivery.

Netflix takes hold of eOne’s Cupcake & Dino
After premiering globally as a Netflix original series, the new toon will debut on Teletoon in Canada and Disney Channels LatAm in spring 2019.

Distribution360 picks up three new kids titles
The Toronto-based distribution company has picked up Emmy-winner Give, Genius Genie (pictured) and I?m Ready to join its largest ever slate ahead of MIPCOM.

Amazon gives Annedroids a global boost
The STEM-themed Sinking Ship series is now available in every Amazon Prime territory internationally.

DHX signs raft of broadcast deals for The Deep
The distributor has inked 16 new deals for season two of the CGI-animated series, a copro with Technicolor and A Stark Production.