9 Story Media Group, Brown Bag Films, Mercury Filmworks and Tangent Animation are among the other Canadian companies up for trophies at the annual animation awards.
After a tough two years, WildBrain is on the road to recovery fueled by brand building, creativity and global business development monetizing its premium kids’ content.
The former Corus executive has been named EVP of content partnerships as CEO Eric Ellenbogen builds out his senior team.
The company, which will continue to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange, said the administrative costs associated with a dual listing could not be justified at this time.
Sinking Ship’s Odd Squad won the international live action category at Sunday night’s British Academy Children’s Awards, while WildBrain copro Creeped Out won best drama.
The company also reported Q1 increases on the distribution side, spurred by a recent library deal with CBS All Access.
Donovan will not be involved in the management or governance of the company for the first time since it was formed in 2006.
New CEO Eric Ellenbogen said the rebrand is meant to embody the “entrepreneurial culture” that the YouTube network WildBrain represents.
Ken Faier’s Epic Story Media has inked a multi-faceted deal with DHX that will see the pair develop transmedia content based on the kids property.
The service will feature a number of original titles like The Morning Show and B.C.-shot See when it debuts this November.
The veteran U.S. media exec takes the reins from Michael Donovan, who will continue to serve on the board of directors.
The U.S.-based streamer has acquired new seasons of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and Danger Mouse, in addition to more than 1,000 hours of library content.