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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.
Treehouse, BBC order new Spin Master series Vida The Vet
Toronto’s Jam Filled Entertainment is animating the 52 x 11-minute series, which is set to launch in fall 2023.
TVOKids, Knowledge Kids greenlight Lopii series
Set for a 2023 premiere, Dream It To Be It will connect kids (including many with disabilities) with experts to give them a taste of their dream jobs.
YMA, TAAFI announce John Rooney Creator Fund winners
The LGBTQ+ writers will get to hone their craft on series in production at kidcos such as Nelvana and Sinking Ship this year.
eOne hires new Peppa Pig franchise lead
The former WarnerMedia and Disney exec will drive the IP’s growth, with the goal of making Hasbro one of the biggest preschool toycos in the world next year.
Nelvana partners with iconic kids TV creator
Keith Chapman was inspired by his daughter to develop original preschool series Bella’s Bro-Bots this fall.
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