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Sphere Media forms kids and family banner
Marlo Miazga will oversee all of Sphere’s kids content in a rejig designed to help it become a “major global player” in the genre.
Antonia Gutierrez joins Wind Sun Sky Entertainment
The former Nickelodeon animation manager will oversee development as the studio gears up for content growth and a push into the U.S.
Sixteen South, Nelvana team up for A Horse Named Steve
An adaptation of a Kids Can Press book, the 2D-animated comedy series is Sixteen South’s first Canadian copro.
Balloon House pumps up for takeoff
Brandon Lane, a former Corus and Nelvana producer, has left the mediaco to join his wife in building up their boutique prodco with a burgeoning slate.
APTN, Citytv Saskatchewan order Chums
The 3D-animated series from Paxolotl Media and Zoot Pictures is designed to illuminate the connection between Indigenous cultures and the natural world.
Spin Master conjures magical franchise to launch on Netflix
Unicorn Academy joins the company’s entertainment brand portfolio, with a major multi-phase rollout of toys, digital games and licensed products planned through 2025.
Thunderbird reaches agreement with shareholder Voss Capital
The deal sees major stakeholder Frank Giustra and interim chair Marni Wieshofer depart the board, replaced with two nominees from Voss.
TVOKids, Big Jump developing 2D-animated series
Griffin and Turner seeks to break ground by blending education and humour in a kids animated series that shines a spotlight on Down syndrome.
Sinking Ship partners with Samantha Bee
Allana Harkin is the creator behind this sketch comedy show for kids, a first for Sinking Ship, which will put children in all of the lead roles.
Majority of Canadian kids access streamers: report
Netflix is the most popular SVOD for kids between two and 17, but its competitors aren’t too far behind, MTM finds.
Bron Studios, Falcon’s Beyond take flight with partnership
The studio will make an animated series and movies based on Falcon’s Katmandu IP, while Falcon’s brings Bron IP into its theme parks.
Cinesite buys L’Atelier Animation
The Montreal-based studio behind Fireheart will help Cinesite better meet a global demand for animated content.
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