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Elizabeth Foster

Posts by Elizabeth Foster

Portfolio’s new focus on film

Following increased demand from SVOD services, the company has set about diversifying its catalogue with family-friendly films, says Donnie MacIntyre.

February 3, 2020

WildBrain launches consumer products YouTube program

Led by Steve Manners, the joint effort will combine expertise from the company’s licensing agency and digital distribution platform.

January 7, 2020

Big Bad Boo scares up new animated series

The kids content creator will develop, finance, produce and distribute new shows inspired by Highlights publishing brands.

October 29, 2019

How Nelvana is diversifying its portfolio with Slime Rancher

VP of global consumer products Mellany Masterson discusses why the kids producer-distributor is making a push into the gaming world.

July 5, 2019

Cirque du Soleil opens the big tent for new content

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.

June 26, 2019

Blue Ant acquires children’s property Jelly Jamm

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.

May 15, 2019

Spin Master signs a super-deal with DC

The global agreement will see the Toronto-headquartered company launch various iconic superhero products starting in 2020.

January 4, 2019

Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood grows with new licensees

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.

October 30, 2018

Cirque du Soleil swings into TV with Big Top Academy

Cirque’s first live-action children’s show is produced by Montreal’s Apartment 11 Productions.

September 24, 2018

Ricky Zoom races onto TV

The new animated preschool series from eOne will premiere in spring/summer 2019 in France, Italy and LatAm.

September 20, 2018

CBC/Radio-Canada dives in with Big Blue

The pubcaster has greenlit an animated comedy-adventure series from Guru Studio.

July 3, 2018

9 Story unveils new consumer products division

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.

May 14, 2018