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Nine selected for ACE Canada training program
Participants in the fourth Women in Animation training program will be given tools to break into key creative roles in the industry.
Canadian public broadcasters greenlight Polly Can Do
Mike the Knight creator Alexander Bar is on board to write and direct the series about a young girl with cerebral palsy.
Scholastic closes on acquisition of 9 Story Media Group
The New York-based publisher has cemented the deal for the Canadian producer/distributor.
Big Bad Boo hires Jerry Diaz for global distribution role
The former WildBrain and Nelvana exec is joining the studio behind 16 Hudson to steer its growing international sales business.
Thunderbird appoints its first distribution sales director
The entertainment group has hired former Kidscreen associate publisher Nelson Huynh to expand the global reach of its growing kids and primetime television slate.
Squeeze hatches Cracké Family Scramble
The Canadian animation studio and London’s Aniventure have spun short-form comedy Cracké into 3D-animated Cracké Family Scramble.
Headspinner picks up speed with its digital-first content strategy
Gisele’s MishMash Adventures is the Toronto prodco’s third kids series in a row to head straight to production, thanks to financial support from CMF-Shaw Rocket’s digital-first animation fund.
Nelvana hires former eOne exec for creative role
Jillianne Reinseth will join Vanessa Esteves in overseeing the creative direction of multiple series in production, as well as leading one or two concepts in development.
WildBrain to refresh classic Jay Ward animation
A new joint-venture partnership will see WildBrain develop content based on Jay Ward Productions’ classic animation portfolio, which includes Rocky & Bullwinkle
Spin Master expands Jennifer Dodge’s role
The entertainment president adds sales, distribution and outbound licensing to her remit, while André Lake Mayer joins in a new SVP position.
Filmrise AVOD snags 9 Story trio
Barney & Friends, Angelina Ballerina and Camp Lakebottom are headed to the North American AVOD.
Sinking Ship teams with U.S. VP for curious project
Get Curious with Vice President Harris launches tomorrow on YouTube Kids to tie into World Space Week.
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