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Athena Georgaklis to depart Nelvana in Corus layoffs
Corus Entertainment’s bid to cut costs has hit the kids team, with Nelvana halting all development this year and long-time exec Georgaklis departing on July 26.
Wind Sun Sky, Viral Nation partner on The McCartys content
The family has amassed more than 18 million subscribers across YouTube and TikTok.
WildBrain picks up rights to scripted series Red Rocks
The tween drama series was commissioned by U.S. net BYUtv and Sky in New Zealand.
Caroline Tyre jumps from WildBrain to Spin Master
Working out of the company’s Toronto HQ as VP of global content distribution, Tyre will head up sales for all of Spin Master’s content going forward.
CMF, SODEC partner on Quebec-made kids animation
Launching this fall, the new joint program could cover up to 80% of eligible costs to develop a series.
PVP Media launches distribution arm
Johanna Veysset will head up the new division, which is looking to represent animated and live-action shows for kids internationally.
Canada’s Youth Media Alliance crowns its 2024 Awards of Excellence winners
Dounia season two and a pair of educational series from Trio Orange took home multiple awards at yesterday’s ceremony, which also honored veteran producer Johane Landry.
9 Story Media Group reduces global workforce by roughly 3%
The cuts have impacted teams in Toronto, New York and Dublin, with the company also reducing its physical footprint in New York.
Sinking Ship, Gristmill strike deal for Lightning Primary
The Canada-Australia copro will be filmed in Australia, with Sinking Ship handling the visual effects in Canada.
9 Story partners with Baobab on first Roblox to TV series
9 Story is co-developing and coproducing an adaptation of Baobab Studios’ Momoguro games, as well as providing distribution, financing and merchandising support.
Rick Mischel acquires Yeti Farm Creative, sets up new studio
Yeti Farm co-founder Todd Ramsay will stay on as head of animation, with CEO and co-founder Ashley Ramsay departing.
TVOKids greenlights unscripted series Trading Skills
The series is targeted to six-to-nine year-olds and is designed to spotlight career opportunities in various trade professions.
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