Toronto, ON- Following the successful debut of TreehouseGO in June, Corus Entertainment today announced the launch of two new TV Everywhere apps, YTVGo and NickGO, the latest apps in a suite of kids’ services to roll out this fall. The apps will be available at no additional charge to subscribers of YTV and Nickelodeon services in Canada on iOS and Android devices. These apps give kids and families access to live YTV and Nickelodeon network streams along with an extensive offering of their … [Read more...] about Corus launches TV Everywhere apps
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Nelvana and CJ E&M pilot Super Wings merchandise programme
Toronto, Canada − Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana Enterprises, announced that it has signed a deal with CJ E&M, Asia’s #1 Entertainment and Media Company, to represent the North American merchandise licensing rights for their action-packed preschool series, Super Wings. The deal grants Nelvana Enterprises representation rights for all merchandise categories with the exception of toys, which will be distributed by Auldey Toys North America in the U.S. and Imports Dragon in … [Read more...] about Nelvana and CJ E&M pilot Super Wings merchandise programme
New girls action series ‘Mysticons’
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’
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
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