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Jeremy Dickson
kaboom! secures Walmart deal for holiday features
Toronto-based kaboom! Entertainment, the kids and family label for Phase 4 Films, has inked a deal with Walmart Stores U.S. for the release of three Christmas-themed feature films.
Slugterra heads to China in wide-ranging deal
Nerd Corps’ boy-skewing action property will launch in China through a deal between the Vancouver animation studio and Beijing, China-based Ciwen Media Group.
Shaftesbury teams with Laura Vandervoort on new girls’ series
The Toronto-based indie producer and distributor has joined forces with the actor, writer and producer (Bitten, Smallville) on Super Duper Deelia, a new half-hour live-action series aimed at girls six to 12.
Spin Master unveils its first preschool series
In a co-production partnership with Nickelodeon, the Toronto-based kids entertainment co is launching CG-animated preschool series Paw Patrol (pictured), the company’s first ever solely-owned IP.
9 Story acquires CCI library, promotes Osborne
The Toronto-based kids and family producer has finalized the deal to acquire underlying rights to the CCI Kids children’s and family library, and ups Natalie Osborne (pictured) to managing director.
1001 Nights heads to Discovery Kids Asia
The 52 x 11-minute animated series is produced by Vancouver-based Big Bad Boo Studios.
TIFF Kids festival joins forces with Sesame Workshop
For the first time, Sesame Workshop will be participating in the public and industry programming at the 16th annual TIFF Kids International Film Festival, which is set to take place in Toronto, Canada, from April 9 to 21.
Toper Taylor named DHX consultant
Former Cookie Jar Entertainment co-founder, president and COO Toper Taylor has re-launched his executive consulting firm at ToperTaylor.com and has been appointed as a non-exclusive consultant by DHX Media.
The Elephant Show turns 25 and expands digitally
Kicking off the 25th anniversary of The Elephant Show starring Sharon, Lois, and Bram, Toronto, Canada-based CCI Entertainment has released the first app based on the sing-along series.
Corus launches new YTV prank series
Extreme Babysitting is an original prank series for families, produced by General Purpose Pictures and CCI Entertainment in association with YTV and slated to premiere Jan. 5.
Nelvana’s Franklin plunges into Sea World
The Corus-owned kids company has secured a multi-platform partnership with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment that will incorporate its hit preschool property into the new SeaWorld Kids brand.
DHX begins production on Dr. Dimensionpants!
The Halifax-based kids entertainment co has started production on the brand new 26 x half-hour animated comedy series for Teletoon Canada.
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