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WildBrain Studios’ Peanuts special among Annie Awards nominees

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.

Media Company of the Year: WildBrain

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.

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Deirdre Brennan among five exec appointments at WildBrain

The former Corus executive has been named EVP of content partnerships as CEO Eric Ellenbogen builds out his senior team.

WildBrain to delist from NASDAQ

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.

Odd Squad, Creeped Out claim BAFTA children’s prizes

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.

Continued AVOD growth drives revenue uptick at WildBrain

The company also reported Q1 increases on the distribution side, spurred by a recent library deal with CBS All Access.

End of an era as Michael Donovan resigns from WildBrain board

Donovan will not be involved in the management or governance of the company for the first time since it was formed in 2006.

DHX Media rebrands to WildBrain as c-suite shuffle continues

New CEO Eric Ellenbogen said the rebrand is meant to embody the “entrepreneurial culture” that the YouTube network WildBrain represents.

Epic Story, DHX build out Slugterra universe

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.

Apple TV+ sets launch date, price

The service will feature a number of original titles like The Morning Show and B.C.-shot See when it debuts this November.

Eric Ellenbogen to lead DHX as CEO

The veteran U.S. media exec takes the reins from Michael Donovan, who will continue to serve on the board of directors.

CBS All Access enters kid-con space through DHX, Boat Rocker deals

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.