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NFB ages down for Annecy Official VR Selection
Despite controversy around virtual reality for children, the Canadian film board saw opportunity in making a kids educational VR experience.
WildBrain, Netflix bring back Johnny Test
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.
CBC Kids pulls some (puppet) strings
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.
Netflix picks up new Spin Master series
Mighty Express marks the first time the Toronto-headquartered company has launched a series directly via a streaming service.
Beach House Pictures adopts Neopets
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.
WildBrain lines up new LGBTQ+ series
Longtime development exec Mike Vogel is sitting in the creator’s chair for the first time with Princess Alexander, a story inspired by his childhood.
Relish Interactive acquires Rocket Cartoons
Toronto-based Relish is looking to grow its in-house animation capabilities with the new studio.
Sinking Ship grows international sales team
Former GRB Studios exec Mehmet Gunduz joins the prodco in a newly created position as Sinking Ship looks to build out its distribution business.
Nelvana sings with first musical shorts
Amid a year of experimentation, the prodco produced Toon Bops for the Corus-owned Treehouse linear and YouTube channels.
YMA awards two new Andra Sheffer winners
The organization also revealed that Tele-Quebec’s Marysol Charbonneau, TFO’s exec Nadine Dupont and Little Engine Moving Pictures’ Maria Kennedy have joined its board of directors.
Wow!-owned Frederator doubles down on eBooks
After seeing growth in its kid-focused publishing division, the company is launching 13 new titles, and plans to double its library to 100 books in 2020.
Hulu, YTV pick up The Hardy Boys
Production is underway on Nelvana’s upcoming teen-skewing mystery reboot, with the series set to launch in the U.S. and Canada in 2020.
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