TVO Kids

Actor, journalist and activist Nerene Virgin dies at 77

Virgin is remembered for her trailblazing role on the TVO children’s show Today’s Special.

BBC gets in the groove with Pillango project

The unscripted kids show from Toronto-based Sarah Haasz and TVOKids will premiere on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer in early 2022.

Kirsten Hurd named TVO Kids acquisitions officer

In her new role, the former Distribution360 exec will bring more toddler-focused content to the pubcaster.

Mobile TV fee dispute brews between Bell, Rogers

City has been dropped from Bell’s Mobile TV service and Sportsnet access reduced as the two companies fail to agree on rates.

Breakthrough adds interactive to Science Max mix

The Toronto-based prodco is adding an interactive layer to its new children’s science show for TVO. (Science Max: Experiments at Large pictured.)

Ella the Elephant lands master toy partner

DHX Media and FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment have named Jazwares as the new global master toy partner for preschool property Ella the Elephant.

Breakthrough presells Zerby Derby to Sprout

The Toronto-based producer and distributor has presold its new preschool series, Zerby Derby (pictured) to Sprout in the U.S. and South Korea’s MBC, heading into MIPCOM next month.

Ella the Elephant picks up Turkish audience

DHX Media’s new preschool series Ella the Elephant has sold to Turkish children’s channel Yumurcak TV, which is already home to DHX evergreen properties like Caillou and Arthur.