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Tricon launches kids division, goes Wildernuts
The Toronto-based production and distribution company marks the launch of its kids and family division with the acquisition of Kavaleer Productions’ new animated preschool series (pictured).
Ameba TV launches on Microsoft Xbox 360
The Winnipeg-based children’s streaming provider is making its official launch on Microsoft’s Xbox 360 entertainment system.
Atomic Cartoons forges animation pact in Kelowna, B.C.
The Vancouver-based co, home to such shows as Atomic Betty and Rocket Monkeys (pictured), has formed a three-year joint venture agreement with fellow Canadian animation studio Yeti Farm Creative.
Nelvana Enterprises names co-heads to lead global business
On the heels of Corus Entertainment revealing management changes that put Colin Bohm at the helm of the Corus Kids vertical, Nelvana has named two co-heads who will jointly manage the company’s global distribution and licensing portfolio.
Camp Lakebottom hits iTunes before Disney XD
Toronto-based 9 Story Entertainment is making the first episode of its children’s series (pictured) available for free on iTunes in advance of the show’s July 13th debut on Disney XD.
Former Club Penguin execs intro Hyper Hippo games
The B.C.-based digital game studio, led by former Disney Club Penguin execs Lance Priebe and Pascale Audette, has teamed with Oktobor Animation to launch the multiplatform game Mech Mice.
Teletoon orders 26 more Rocket Monkeys eps
Breakthrough Entertainment received a renewed order from Teletoon for the space-comedy animated series.
Canadian youth screen industry celebrated at Awards of Excellence
Canada’s Youth Media Alliance recognized creators breaking ground in children’s screen entertainment at its annual awards gala Tuesday night.
Global Disney XD channels buy Almost Naked Animals
9 Story Entertainment has sold the first season of its children’s comedy Almost Naked Animals to Disney XD in The Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Suzanne Wilson steps into buyer’s role at TVOKids
She joins the public media outlet as children’s acquisitions officer.
Teletoon Retro launches second-screen trivia game
The online cartoon trivia games, Toon Feud in English and Les P’tits Genies in French, are accessible via tablets, smartphones or computers.
Disney channels dive for Camp Lakebottom
9 Story Entertainment has sold its animated series (pictured) to Disney XD in the U.S., and to multiple global Disney Channels in territories including the U.K., Ireland, Italy and Asia.
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