Ryan Tuchow

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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.

Serious Kids partners with Mercury Filmworks on CG special

In addition to raising financing for this CG-animated special with kidlit roots, the London-based distributor will also sell it worldwide.

DNEG Vancouver forms union with IATSE

IATSE will now negotiate a collective agreement with the studio on behalf of unionized workers.

YMA selects 2024 Andra Sheffer Scholarship winner

Sheridan Riggillo will receive access to the Kidscreen Summit and the Banff World Media Festival in 2024.

9 Story Media Group creates its first FAST channel

Cineverse will launch the 9 Story channel in 2024, featuring roughly 1,400 half-hours of animated and live-action programming.

Wind Sun Sky hires Jo Redfern as managing director of kids

The former 24 Watts and BBC brand-builder is tasked with overseeing growth for the studio’s new Future Chicken IP.