Following increased demand from SVOD services, the company has set about diversifying its catalogue with family-friendly films, says Donnie MacIntyre.
Led by Steve Manners, the joint effort will combine expertise from the company’s licensing agency and digital distribution platform.
The kids content creator will develop, finance, produce and distribute new shows inspired by Highlights publishing brands.
VP of global consumer products Mellany Masterson discusses why the kids producer-distributor is making a push into the gaming world.
In addition to his role as CEO of VStar Entertainment, Eric Grilly will serve as executive head of studio alliances with a focus on expanding Cirque’s portfolio.
Previously owned by Spain’s Vodka Capital, the preschool IP includes two seasons of an animated series, 13 songs, 17 original characters and an L&M program.
The global agreement will see the Toronto-headquartered company launch various iconic superhero products starting in 2020.
Fred Rogers Productions and 9 Story Brands have inked a raft of new agreements and renewed a number of licensing partnerships for the preschool property.
Cirque’s first live-action children’s show is produced by Montreal’s Apartment 11 Productions.
The new animated preschool series from eOne will premiere in spring/summer 2019 in France, Italy and LatAm.
The pubcaster has greenlit an animated comedy-adventure series from Guru Studio.
Launching at next week’s Licensing Expo, 9 Story Brands will be co-managed by the prodco’s consumer products VP, Kristin Lecour, and Out of the Blue’s Kyra Halperin.