Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group announced that it has acquired Garfield and Friends, the classic animated series from Mendelson/Paws Productions. The deal includes the full Garfield and Friends library, which consists of seven seasons (121 x 30’) along with twelve specials and two direct to video titles. 9 Story has secured exclusive worldwide rights across all languages and platforms and plans to re-master the classic content to an HD format. Produced from 1988-1995, Garfield and … [Read more...] about 9 Story acquires Garfield and Friends
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Toy license for Peg + Cat
Pittsburgh, PA– The Fred Rogers Company and 9 Story Media Group have appointed Imports Dragon as global master toy partner for Peg + Cat, the multiple Emmy Award-winning animated hit PBS KIDS series. Under the new agreement, Imports Dragon will translate some of the top-rated show’s characters, along with its signature math and problem-solving concepts, into a beautifully-designed collection of toys for preschoolers ages 3-5. The debut assortment will begin rolling out to this fall. … [Read more...] about Toy license for Peg + Cat
Top Wing on Nickelodeon
Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group announced that its new CG action-adventure preschool series Top Wing has been picked up by Nickelodeon. Nickelodeon has secured exclusive rights to the 52 x 11 series for its channels worldwide, excluding Canada. Top Wing is a CG-animated, action-adventure preschool series that follows a team of eager young birds as they flock together to help their community and earn their wings as full-feathered rescue birds. The series teaches preschoolers the … [Read more...] about Top Wing on Nickelodeon
9 Story appoints CFO
Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Blake Tohana as Chief Financial Officer. Tohana will report to President and CEO Vince Commisso, and lead overall financial reporting, corporate development, and risk management. An accomplished finance executive, Tohana most recently served as CFO at Tricon Films & Television. … [Read more...] about 9 Story appoints CFO
Animated shows for UK
Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group announced that it has licensed a trio of hit animated children’s shows to UK broadcasters, as it prepares for this year’s MIPTV. Titles include Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood, Nerds and Monsters and Numb Chucks. Cartoonito UK presents the first season of the award-winning preschool series Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood which now airs in over 150 countries. A third season was recently approved, for a total … [Read more...] about Animated shows for UK
9 Story sells to ABC
Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group announced that it has signed licenses with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for second seasons of Camp Lakebottom (52x11’), Numb Chucks (52x11’), Peg + Cat (50x11’). The combined deal brings over 75 half hours of new programming to the public broadcaster. ABC currently airs the first season of Camp Lakebottom and Numb Chucks on ABC3, while Peg + Cat airs on ABC Kids. … [Read more...] about 9 Story sells to ABC
