Gary Rusak

Gary is a senior writer for KidScreen, Playback's sister publication.

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DHX Media inks Canadian content deals

The Halifax-based kids producer and distributor has secured deals for series like Johnny Test (pictured) and Angela Anaconda across TV and digital platforms.

Bardel and Stella team up for Lah-Lah’s Adventures

The Vancouver-based entertainment co and Australian kids and family co will co-produce preschool series Lah-Lah’s Adventures for CBeebies channels worldwide (except in the U.K.) and Seven Network.

Nelvana names new toy partner for Babar

The Toronto-based children’s entertainment prodco is joining forces with NY-based Yottoy Productions to develop plush toys based on its classic kids series.

Smart Kids TV comes to iOs devices

Subscribers to Ameba, the Winnipeg-based multi-platform digital distribution service for kids entertainment, will be able to view content through their devices’ web browsers.

Nerd Corps digs TV deal with Disney XD

Nerd Corps Entertainment has secured Disney XD for its comedy-action series Slugterrainea.

DHX gets new CBC commission

The Ceeb has commissioned new CGI series Monster Math Squad from DHX Media.

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iPhone therefore iApp

Mobile ancillaries aren’t what they used to be. Yup, they might actually pay now.

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Fresh, Blueprint team up

Fresh TV and Blueprint Entertainment have teamed up to coproduce a new teen series, In Maya’s Opinion. The single-camera series is currently in development with Corus Entertainment’s YTV and will follow the ups and downs of an overly imaginative 14-year-old girl though a mix of live action and CG.

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Fresh, Blueprint to work on teen series

Developing live-action and CG In Maya’s Opinion for YTV

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Shaftesbury seals Derek deals

Comedy heads to air in Belgium, closes season four renewals around the globe

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Saddle Club goes online

Virtual version of horse series in the works at GS New Media

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Teletoon goes with Go-Girl

Blueprint Entertainment to make live-action/animation hybrid