Toronto, Canada − Corus Entertainment's Nelvana is thrilled to announce that an array of industry-leading partners have joined forces on the brand-new, wholly original Girls Action series, Mysticons, which will make its global debut in 2017. Playmates Toys, the innovative toy company behind the monumental success of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will act as the global master toy partner for Mysticons, while Nickelodeon will serve as the global broadcast partner, including in the U.S. … [Read more...] about New girls action series ‘Mysticons’
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Kin Community signs W Network Stars
Toronto, Canada − Corus Entertainment and Kin Community announced that W Network’s Maripier Morin (Hockey Wives) and Cheryl Torrenueva (Game of Homes) have signed on in partnership with Kin Canada to strategise the launch of their YouTube channels, Simply Cher Cher and Pardon My French, marking the first time Corus talent has been signed to Kin Community. Maripier and Cheryl each have a strong social media following across Twitter and Instagram in addition to their large … [Read more...] about Kin Community signs W Network Stars
CMT greenlights “Tornado Hunters”
Toronto, Canada – Corus Entertainment's CMT (Canada) gives viewers even more thrilling storm chasing footage this fall. Tornado Hunters has been greenlit by the channel following the success of the web series and broadcast pilot debut on 26 October 2014. Production is set to start in March for the 10 x 30-minute reality series. "Tornado Hunters was a huge hit on digital and with their specials on CMT this year," said John MacDonald, Vice President of Television, Head of Corus Women and … [Read more...] about CMT greenlights “Tornado Hunters”
Nelvana partners with d-rights
Battle of the Planets: Phoenix Ninjas. Toronto, Canada – Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana and d-rights, two key partners behind the global phenomena BEYBLADE, are teaming up again to develop Battle of the Planets: Phoenix Ninjas (tentative title), a re-imagination of the classic Japanese and mega-hit Battle of the Planets. The new series will be a re-envisioned version of the 1978 hit for a new generation of boys aged 6 to 11. “We’re thrilled to be working with d-rights on a … [Read more...] about Nelvana partners with d-rights
ABC Spark announces two new series
Toronto, Ontario – Corus Entertainment’s ABC Spark announced two brand new groundbreaking series set to come to the network including the scripted drama Recovery Road and docu-series from Ryan Seacrest Productions, My Transparent Life. Based on the popular young adult novel by Blake Nelson, Recovery Road focuses on a teenage girl dealing with addiction. Royal (Easy A) and Karen DiConcetto (Ruby & The Rockits) who will also serve as executive producers alongside Craig Piligian … [Read more...] about ABC Spark announces two new series
Nelvana teams up with Abominable Snowman
Toronto, Canada – Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana is pleased to announce that it has entered into a development agreement for a new preschool CG animated series, Camp Yeti. Nelvana is teaming up with the newly formed Abominable Snowman, led by Keith Chapman (Bob the Builder) and Ian Liddell from Studio Liddell (Cloudbabies) to develop the 52 x 11’ series about a summer camp with a yeti twist. Chapman and Liddell have previously worked together on Chapman Entertainment’s … [Read more...] about Nelvana teams up with Abominable Snowman