From a lack of overweight females to zero neurodiversity, Canadian kids animation can do better when it comes to representing diversity, according to new Ryerson University data.
The company’s revenue was down 15%, but its recently expanded Apple TV+ deal is expected to help drive new growth over the next year.
New seasonal specials will be created by WildBrain, joining classic holiday content A Charlie Brown Christmas and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, which the streamer just acquired.
When COVID-19 made the producer’s big theatrical and museum launch plans extinct, it shifted to transactional deals to reach audiences, says Kate Sanagan.
Teletubbies, In the Night Garden and Dragon & Boy are joining AR app AnibeaR, following US$17 million in new financing being earmarked for the AVOD to grow.
Following a “challenging” Q1, Heather Oster has joined the company as its VP of global franchise development after stints at Universal Pictures and Pixar.
The shot-at-home series marks a rare greenlight from Sony TV, which traditionally licenses existing IPs.
Despite controversy around virtual reality for children, the Canadian film board saw opportunity in making a kids educational VR experience.
The series found a new audience on the streamer because of its light-hearted style, and now it’s getting a refreshed look for two new seasons and an interactive special.
The pubcaster turned around fresh stay-at-home content in less than a week, with success rested on finding the right series to pivot, says children’s exec Marie McCann.
Mighty Express marks the first time the Toronto-headquartered company has launched a series directly via a streaming service.
The virtual pet brand, which has more than 75 million players online, is coming to screen thanks to a partnership between the Blue Ant studio and JumpStart Games.