Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment announced on June 22 that it has licensed an additional 26 x 22’ episodes of the animated comedy series Camp Lakebottom to Disney XD U.S. The second season of the series has also been picked up by Disney Channel and Disney XD channels in international territories including the UK, CEEMA, India, Japan and Latin America. The announcement comes shortly after the second season was greenlit by TELETOON Canada.Camp … [Read more...] about 9 Story sells “Camp Lakebottom” S2 to Disney XD U.S.
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ABC TV to revitalise channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3
From July 7, ABC TV will be revitalising the channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3.These changes will ensure that the most appropriate programmes for 2-14 year olds at the times that best suit them as well as their families are delivered, enabling everyone to find their favourite programmes easily throughout the day. “ABC TV cares about kids and we value the trust that Australian families place in us to educate and entertain their children, with quality local and international … [Read more...] about ABC TV to revitalise channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3
9 Story Entertainment secures international sales for “Arthur”
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment announced on May 25 that it has secured multiple international sales of the award-winning children’s animated series Arthur (20 x 22’). Longstanding broadcast partners for the series, CBBC (UK), ABC TV (Australia) and Noga (Israel), have each signed on for new seasons 18 and 19. Arthur 9 Story became producer and distributor of the popular series in a co-venture with WGBH Boston and PBS commencing with season 16. The … [Read more...] about 9 Story Entertainment secures international sales for “Arthur”
9 Story secures multiple sales for “Numb Chucks”
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment announced on May 18 that it has secured multiple homes for the animated comedy series Numb Chucks (26 x 22’). New broadcast partners include Cartoon Network (U.S.), Cartoon Network (Latin America), ABC TV (Australia), Disney (CEE, Asia, Israel and Benelux), TG4 (Ireland) and Canal+ Family (France, Africa). Numb Chucks Produced by 9 Story, Numb Chucks premiered on Canadian kids network YTV earlier this year and airs … [Read more...] about 9 Story secures multiple sales for “Numb Chucks”
ABC TV appoints Head of TV Strategy and Digital Products
Richard Finlayson, ABC’s Director of TV, has reinforced his commitment to put digital transformation at the top of his change agenda with the appointment of Rebecca Heap to the newly created role, Head of TV Strategy and Digital Products. Heap will join the network on May 19 to spearhead ABC TV’s continuing digital transformation at a time of significant change in the media landscape. The appointment will see the digital and strategic planning functions brought together … [Read more...] about ABC TV appoints Head of TV Strategy and Digital Products
ABC TV appoints new Head of Entertainment
The creative talent behind the Gruen franchise, award-winning TV writer/producer Jon Casimir, has been appointed ABC TV’s Head of Entertainment. He will take up his position at ABC TV in Sydney on April 8. Casimir is currently an executive producer with Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder, working on the second season of Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (ABC TV). At CJZ, he has played a key role in development projects currently in the ABC TV pipeline. Casimir’s extensive … [Read more...] about ABC TV appoints new Head of Entertainment
