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Nelvana Appointed Merchandising Agency for MGA Entertainment in Canada

Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor, and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, announced today its new licensing agreement with MGA Entertainment, one of the fastest growing and largest privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world. As its licensing agent in Canada, Nelvana will handle all consumer products licensing, marketing, and retail support in Canada, outside of toys, for MGA’s household name brands such as the award-winning L.O.L. Surprise, Bratz, Rainbow High, Little Tikes, and the highly popular, global sensation MGA’s Miniverse.

Nelvana and Toikido Officially Greenlight 2D Animated Children’s Series Piñata Smashlings Based on the Hit Roblox Gaming IP

Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor, and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, and Toikido, an innovative London based entertainment company specializing in digital design and toys, announce the highly anticipated greenlight of Piñata Smashlings, a new 2D animated children’s series (26×11). The series is available for international sale and already has confirmed placement with YTV in Canada. This comedic adventure, tailored for kids age six to nine, complements previously unveiled Piñata Smashlings shorts currently streaming on Nelvana’s ‘Keep It Weird’ YouTube channel, with more shorts to launch soon.

Nelvana and Toikido Deliver a Smash Hit with the Launch of Piñata Smashlings Shorts, Available Now on Youtube

Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, and Toikido, a London based entertainment company at the cutting edge of digital design and toys, unleash six new Piñata Smashlings shorts on Nelvana’s ‘Keep it Weird’ YouTube channel which are featured on YouTube Kids home page. Produced by Nelvana, and based on the popular Roblox game, the original shorts immerse kids into the enchanting Piñataverse world ahead of the highly anticipated series in development that was announced earlier this year.

Nelvana Inks Multiple International Distribution Deals for the Hit Preschool Series ‘Builder Brothers Dream Factory’

Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, has secured multiple global distribution deals for the 3D animated preschool series Builder Brothers Dream Factory (40x11min), including with ITV for the new streaming platform ITVX in the UK. Co-produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and Scott Brothers Entertainment, the recent slate of sales for the series reaffirms Nelvana’s position as a world leader in distribution and entertainment.

Nelvana and the Clifford Ross Company Partner with the Animals Observatory to Launch Premium Babar Capsule Collection

Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, along with the Clifford Ross Company and Spanish fashion brand The Animals Observatory, announce the launch of a premium line of Babar apparel for kids, available internationally in stores and online. The capsule collection features vintage artwork designs of the iconic elephant on fashion-forward tops, pants, dresses, accessories and more. “Babar’s distinctive style and brand values are known worldwide, allowing us to constantly explore unique partnership opportunities with premium fashion brands,” said Camille Froget, Senior Licensing Manager, EMEA & LATAM, Nelvana.

Nelvana Secures Distribution Deals for Highly Anticipated Preschool Series Millie Magnificent

Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, announces two new distribution partners for its new 3D animated original series Millie Magnificent (52×11) to Canal+ in France and Treehouse in Canada. With deliveries starting early 2024, the endearing preschool series will be prominently featured by Nelvana at MIPCOM this fall.  Kids Can Press, Corus Entertainment’s award-winning, internationally acclaimed children’s book publisher, has further expanded the Most Magnificent franchise with the new book The Most Magnificent Maker’s A to Z and the Make That Most Magnificent Thing board game, produced in collaboration with Fat Brain Toys, both launching this fall.

Nelvana Embraces Creative Journey and Reveals First Look for Original Short Film ‘Jelly’

Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor, and licensor of children’s animated and live-action content, has announced the studio produced its second original short film entitled Jelly, created and directed by Emmy Award-winning director Robin Budd (Beetlejuice, Hotel Transylvania: The Series), and reveals ‘first look’ images. Featuring music from esteemed composer Daniel Lanois, Jelly is a 2D animated short film exploring the universal reality that life is too precious to be unhappy at work and encourages the pursuit of one’s true passion. The 13-minute film is set to have its world premiere at the 27th Edition of Fantasia International Film Festival this month, and has started to receive interest among renowned festivals internationally.

Nelvana and CloudCo Entertainment Announce the Launch of ‘True North Bear’

Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor, and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, and Cloudco Entertainment, owner of the Care Bears entertainment brand, announce a brand new True North Bear exclusively available in Canada at Walmart and Toys “R” Us. Fans of the beloved franchise can also get excited for more Care Bears collaborations with Peace Collective, Ardene and Kernels Popcorn coming this year. It’s going to be one hot Care Bears summer!

Nelvana Partners with Polygon Pictures to Find the Next Big Hit in Animation

Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor, and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, has announced a development deal with Japanese creative powerhouse, Polygon Pictures, to deliver stand out Japanese originated animated content for kids. The new development collaboration leverages Polygon’s premier position and reputation in the Japanese market, with Nelvana’s successful track record of partnering to bring Japanese animated properties, such as Bakugan™, Beyblade, and Cardcaptor Sakura, to global audiences.