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The Moblees looks to get kids moving

Kids’ CBC is set to air new live-action series The Moblees from Shaftesbury and Boulevard, which encourages kids to live a healthier lifestyle.

December 11, 2014

Gallery: Murdoch Mysteries celebrates 100 episodes

More than 700 fans crowded into the CBC’s Barbara Frum Atrium for a live screening of the 100th episode of the Shaftesbury-produced series.

November 6, 2014

Shaw Rocket Prize names 2014 finalists

The nine finalists for the 2014 Shaw Rocket Prize include 9 Story’s preschool property Peg + Cat (pictured) and Nerd Corps’ Slugterra.

October 15, 2014

Shaftesbury appoints Ryan St. Peters to VP, kids and family

St. Peters, who previously held the position of VP of sales and business development at Shaftesbury, will now helm the prodco’s growing kids and family operations.

October 7, 2014

Natalie Dumoulin moves to 9 Story

The former Shaftesbury creative producer and Pixcom exec has been named VP creative affairs at the Toronto producer.

September 9, 2014

The Listener goes silent after five seasons

The last episode of the Shaftesbury-produced series will air on CTV on Aug. 18.

August 7, 2014

Canadian exports Backpackers, Seed pulled by The CW

The comedies failed to connect with the youth-skewing American network after bowing on July 14. (Seed pictured.)

July 24, 2014

Can Wondrous Strange be the next Bitten?

Shaftesbury has acquired the TV rights to the award-winning young adult trilogy, with the goal of developing it as an one-hour drama series.

July 16, 2014

This is…the kids business in Canada – Part 2

From our print issue: Playback takes a look at how industry consolidation and new streaming services are influencing one of Canada’s most successful entertainment sectors.

June 12, 2014