Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Media Group announced the appointment of seasoned producer Jennifer McCann to the position of Director of Development. Reporting to Vice President of Creative Affairs Natalie Dumoulin, McCann will be responsible for sourcing and developing animated and live-action properties for kids of all ages, as 9 Story continues to build its IP slate. Mike Drach will continue to lead projects in funded development with a broadcast partner, while McCann will focus on new … [Read more...] about Jennifer McCann appointed Director of Development
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Second season of “Get Ace”
Melbourne, Australia – Production company Galaxy Pop has received a 2nd season pickup for a further 52 episodes of its award-winning animated comedy series Get Ace. Get Ace Get Ace season 1 was broadcast on Network Ten’s youth-focused digital channel, ELEVEN. The popular series has been a hit with viewers in Australia since its launch, winning ratings in the kids space and becoming one of the networks top performing shows. Network Ten’s Head of Children’s TV, Cherrie … [Read more...] about Second season of “Get Ace”
MundoFox acquires 9 Story
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Media Group announced that it has licensed 94 half hours of children’s content to U.S. Hispanic broadcast network MundoFox. Under the deal, the Fox International Channels and RCN owned network has acquired three 9 Story properties, including Wibbly Pig (52 x 11’), Finding Stuff Out (42 x 22’) and Artzooka! (26 x 22’). Based on Mick Inkpen’s multi-award winning literary franchise (over 2 million books sold), Wibbly Pig features … [Read more...] about MundoFox acquires 9 Story
9 Story Media sells over 300 episodes
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Media Group announced several Free TV sales within Latin America coming out of NATPE. TV Brasil has licensed the first season of Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood; Canal Futura (Brazil) has acquired the first two seasons of Wild Kratts, Televisión Nacional Uruguay has picked up the first season of Wild Kratts and Canal Once (Mexico) has come on board for the first seasons of Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood and Camp Lakebottom. “Latin America is an … [Read more...] about 9 Story Media sells over 300 episodes
“Get Ace” hits multiple deals
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Media Group announced multiple sales of the animated comedy series Get Ace (52 x 11’) to TVE (Spain), Zoom (Israel), E-Junior (UAE) and TVNZ (New Zealand). The series, produced by Galaxy Pop for Network TEN's ELEVEN in Australia, recently won first prize for Best Animation at the Australian Writers Guild Awards, Best Music for Children's Television at the Screen Music Awards and is nominated for Best Children's Television Series the upcoming Australian … [Read more...] about “Get Ace” hits multiple deals
Discovery Kids acquires “Peg + Cat”
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Media Group announced that its animated preschool series Peg + Cat (80 x 12’) has been acquired by Discovery Kids for Latin America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. The series originally debuted on PBS Kids in the fall of 2013 and recently won 3 Emmy® awards, including Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Animation Programme. Peg + Cat recently premiered on Discovery Kids in Brazil and Argentina with other markets expected to follow … [Read more...] about Discovery Kids acquires “Peg + Cat”