Toronto, ON - The gripping story of the Allies’ collaborative efforts to end the First World War and Canada’s crucial role within those victories is coming to HISTORY Fall 2018, as production begins on the new original docudrama, 100 Days to Victory (2x60). The two-part series is set to air during HISTORY’s annual Days of Remembrance programming, timed to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the First World War’s conclusion. Through cinematic recreations of crucial battles and insights … [Read more...] about HISTORY commences production on 100 DAYS TO VICTORY
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Corus Entertainment introduces Cooking Channel
Toronto – Corus Entertainment announced that it is introducing Cooking Channel, a 24-hour network that caters to avid food lovers, in Canada. From the creators of Food Network, Cooking Channel is the answer to a growing appetite for more content devoted to food and cooking in every dimension; from global cuisines to international travel, to food history and unconventional how-to’s. A perfect pairing to Food Network Canada, Cooking Channel expands Corus’ dominance in the … [Read more...] about Corus Entertainment introduces Cooking Channel
Polly and the ZhuZhu Pets airs on Disney
Toronto, Canada – Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, one of the world’s leading international producers and distributors of children’s animated content, announced that they have licensed the multi-territory broadcast and on-demand rights for Polly and the ZhuZhu Pets to Disney channels worldwide. Inspired by the successful toy phenomenon that swept the Zhuniverse beginning in 2009, the 26×22-minute series is set to air on Disney channel in the U.S., followed by Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Russia, … [Read more...] about Polly and the ZhuZhu Pets airs on Disney
Corus appoints Head of Development
Toronto, Canda– Corus Entertainment has appointed Athena Georgaklis to the role of Head of Development for Nelvana. Georgaklis, a highly respected animation executive, will lead the acquisition of rights and the development of all original content for Nelvana, working with the studio’s producers, creators, and talent around the world. Georgaklis assumes her role effective immediately, reporting in to Scott Dyer, President of Nelvana, and working closely with the recently appointed Pam … [Read more...] about Corus appoints Head of Development
Hotel Transylvania: The Television Series on Disney
Toronto, Canada- Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana and Sony Pictures Animation, announced that they have licensed the global broadcast and on-demand rights for the new animated series, Hotel Transylvania: The Television Series to Disney Channels Worldwide. The 26x22-minute series, based on the blockbuster film franchise from Sony Pictures Animation, which has already grossed more than $820M in theaters globally, is slated to air on Disney Channel in the U.S., Europe (excluding Germany), Latin … [Read more...] about Hotel Transylvania: The Television Series on Disney
Nickelodeon on Netflix Canada
Toronto, Canada- Corus Entertainment Inc. (CJR.B), announced a new content deal with Netflix. The Netflix deal includes the Canadian streaming rights to Nickelodeon's classic hit series such as iCarly, Sam & Cat and Victorious, among others. The agreement also includes exclusive streaming rights to the critically-acclaimed animated Nick series, The Legend of Korra. As the sole Canadian rights holder of Nickelodeon's robust catalogue of current content and library titles, Corus has … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon on Netflix Canada
