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Nelvana to develop ‘Very Fairy’ animated series

The series will be based on actor Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton’s preschool-targeted books.

Corus Media names new VP programming for Historia, Series+

Brigitte Vincent (pictured) takes the helm of programming for the Quebec-based channels.

YouTube stars on reversing the broadcast model

The hosts of YouTube channels LaurDIY, The Domestic Geek (pictured) and Entertaining with Beth discuss how YouTube flips traditional content models by putting fan feedback first.

Nelvana, Cepia partner for ZhuZhu Pets TV series, toys

Nelvana has joined forces with Cepia to bring its robotic hamsters to a new generation of kids via a new animated series and relaunched toy line.

New Splash’N Boots series lands on Treehouse

Treehouse has added a new series called Splash’N Boots to its programming lineup for February, which consists of short interstitial-style episodes that will run throughout the day.

Movie Central, NSI unveil 2015 Script to Screen projects

Kim Izzo, Chris Dickie and Robert Chomiak will see their scripts shepherded from the page to production-ready packaging.

Tornado Hunters greenlit to TV series

The Saloon Media reality series originally aired as a CMT digital series, and has now landed a deal for a 10-episode television season.

Battle of the Planets blasts into the 21st century

Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana and Japan’s d-rights are rebooting the cult anime series for a new generation of boys.

Corus’ John Cassaday: Not so fast, TV isn’t dying

“Overall viewership is growing, up 3% across the sector, underscoring the continuing influence and impact of television in our lives,” Cassaday told analysts on Tuesday.

John Cassaday to step down as Corus Entertainment head

The long-time head of the Canadian media group is to retire at the end of March 2015, to be replaced by Doug Murphy.

Brands ‘Say Yes’ to integrations on Temple Street’s new reality

How Michael Hill Jewellers, Jergens and John Frieda will be incorporated into the inaugural Canadian season of the show.

Corus to up its investment in owned content

During an investors presentation, Corus Entertainment COO Doug Murphy said the company will focus on developing and owning more of its unscripted factual content.