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Wendy Goldman Getzler
Nick to launch interactive story book apps
Nickelodeon has joined forces with Montreal-based iPhone app developer Budge Studios to develop and publish children’s storybook apps for the iPhone and iPad based on its popular preschool shows.
Peppa Pig brings her clout, snout to Nick Jr. US
Entertainment One’s Peppa Pig has landed a daily slot on Nick Jr. US.
Warthogs starts principal photography
Production has begun on the new Family Channel tween sitcom What’s Up, Warthogs!, with Toronto’s Aircraft Pictures and Miami’s Dolphin Entertainment commencing principal photography in Toronto on the 20 x 22-minute live-action series.
Hasbro Studios inks output deal with Corus
Hasbro Studios, the year-old L.A.-based production and distribution division of toy giant Hasbro, has inked a volume licensing deal with Canadian broadcaster Corus Entertainment for a whack of its animated and live-action fare.
Picture Box gets sales rights to Go Figure
Canada-based Picture Box Distribution has snapped up the sales rights to Go Figure, a new preschool series in development based on popular preschool board books from Latin America.
CCI’s Artzooka! lands in Israel
Toronto-based CCI Entertainment is adding Israel’s Noga Communications to its list of broadcasters airing the CGI-animated art-based series Artzooka!.
Nielsen study looks at usage of connected devices
An October 2010 study conducted by Nielsen entitled The Increasingly Connected Consumer: Connected Devices has found that tablets, while still regarded as a relatively nascent technology, are favored among early adopter consumers.
Portfolio’s In Toon with Tweens winners announced
Toronto-based Portfolio Entertainment has announced the winners of its In Toon with Tweens Animation Contest during the Ottawa International Animation Festival taking place this week.
Heather Senst upped at Astral
Heather Senst steps into her new role at Astral as VP, Creative Services.
CBeebies to premiere new DHX titles
BBC Worldwide’s global preschool channel CBeebies has acquired Grandpa In My Pocket and dirtgirlworld from DHX Media for its global feeds.
Shaw Rocket Prize finalists announced
The Shaw Rocket Fund, the not-for-profit corporation dedicated to supporting Canadian youth and family television programming, has announced the five finalists for this year’s $50,000 prize awarded to the best Canadian program targeted to children between the ages of six and 12.
Teletoon and Nerd Corps develop Endangered Species
Vancouver-based Nerd Corps Entertainment’s latest original series is moving into development with animation net Teletoon.
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