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Marblemedia begins production on Japanizi Going Going Gong

The 40-episode comedic game show will shoot in front of a live studio audience in Toronto.

Marblemedia purchases full control of Distribution360

The indie producer reached agreement with co-founder Seven24 Films to purchase the 50% stake in the distribution outfit it did not already own (marblemedia’s Splatalot! pictured).

Marblemedia hires L.A. exec to expand U.S. presence

Renae Garcia (pictured) is the company’s first L.A. hire as director of U.S. development and acquisitions.

marblemedia plans follow-up to Splatalot

The kids game show Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! has been sold to Disney XD and YTV.

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marblemedia, Zodiak Kids pact on new kids gameshow

The Toronto-based indie producer will also develop a multi-platform experience, including a second screen app, for the hidden camera prank gameshow.

marblemedia, Big Soul developing Snow Joe with APTN

From Mike the Knight creator Alexander Bar, the animated preschool series follows a young Aboriginal boy who dreams of becoming a hero like the ones in his grandfather’s stories.

John Barrack named strategic counsel at marblemedia

While expanding brands at the indie producer, the former CMPA exec (pictured) will also continue his legal practice.

MIPCOM12: Canuck factual prodcos target L.A., U.K. partnerships

Peace Point Entertainment president and exec producer Les Tomlin says the strategy helps to bridge production budget gaps.

marblemedia partners with Surprise Bag on new projects

The Toronto-based cross-platform producer will develop new animated comedy projects in the kids and scripted genres with former eOne exec Frank Saperstein’s (pictured) new venture.

Teletoon launches two mobile apps

Humans vs. Vampires (pictured) from Secret Location and Find the Earl from marblemedia are extensions of the Teletoon series My Babysitter’s a Vampire and Skatoony.

John Barrack works with iThentic on iFestivus online platform

The former Canadian Media Production Association COO (pictured) is working at the nexus of online communities and live events to develop business opportunities.

Orders for kids’ This is… franchise and Canuck Bookaboo

The twin deals come as Canadian broadcasters continue banking on pre-school TV series to build audiences.