Slight overall gains in its kids content business and radio advertising were offset by sharper declines in TV ad revenues.
The original animated series, created by Matt Wexler, mixes fact with science fiction and is headed to Teletoon in Canada.
Based in Canada, the new venture will produce linear and digital children’s content for global delivery.
The former Nelvana exec will lead the Halifax-based company’s global sales team.
Corus-owned Nelvana has signed a deal with NBCUniversal to bring the toon’s first and second seasons to viewers in the States.
Subscriber gains in its TV business helped the Toronto media co on its way to posting consolidated revenues of $461.1 million in its latest financial report.
The Montreal-based streaming service picked up eight children’s series, including Babar and Rupert, as it continues to bolster its content library.
A new line of consumer products is being prepped to accompany the 14-episode second season.
Christa Tazzeo Morson joins the Toronto post-production studio, and more news.
Amazon UK and Cinedigm are among the new VOD, linear-TV and in-flight entertainment partners for shows like Backyardigans.
The reimagined version of the classic YTV series is produced by Vancouver’s Mainframe Studios.