The American League MVP voices himself in the special episode ‘The Crew Builds a Ballpark’ coming this summer to Nickelodeon, Corus’ Treehouse and STACKTV.
Original Programming and Corus Studios VP Lisa Godfrey, Nelvana president Pam Westman, and head of Waterside Studios Jeff Norton exit the company as Rachel Nelson and Mellany Welsh are appointed to key leadership roles.
Corus Entertainment has announced that the Canadian animation-focused TV channel will be revamped as Cartoon Network, with Cartoon Network transforming to Boomerang and Teletoon originals heading to new Teletoon+ streaming service; sunsetting set for March 27, 2023.
Deal with Oscar-nominated animation studio bolsters company’s expansion into the global kids and family entertainment market.
2020 Programming strategy and COVID-19 moves the 2020 TAAFI Animation Industry Conference online from November 6-8.
Former Corus executive will curate content and provide editorial direction across company’s family of channels.
Animaccord and Corus Entertainment will air episodes of the popular animated kids’ series in a special campaign on Treehouse.
Todd Brian joins company as director of animation development, reporting to Betts.
Partners plan to develop animated children’s properties with global appeal.
Masterson rejoins as VP sales, consumer products and international, while promotions up Yan to head of brands, Ferguson to senior international sales manager and Brinder to senior content distribution manager, domestic and digital.
New series inspired by pop artist Romero Britto is written by Emmy Award-winning writer Judy Rothman Rofé and produced by Grey Matther’s Lawrence Grey and Ben Everard.
New animated series based on the ZhuZhu Pets phenomenon is set to debut on Disney Channel in the U.S. on September 12 followed by a wide rollout across many international markets.
Winner of The Animation Conference (TAC) PITCH THIS! competition at the 40th anniversary edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival to be offered a development deal in addition to Toon Boom animation software.
New multi-year broadcast and merchandise deal sees Corus Entertainment-owned Nelvana named as exclusive merchandising agent for CN’s iconic brands in Canada, including ‘The Powerpuff Girls,’ ‘Adventure Time,’ ‘Steven Universe,’ ‘Ben 10’ and more.
