Toronto, Canada – September 18, 2012 – 9 Story Entertainment’s new adventure series Cache Craze (10 x 60’) based on the worldwide phenomenon of geocaching, has been commissioned by Corus Entertainment’s kids and family network YTV. The series has started production in Toronto and is scheduled to premiere on YTV in Spring 2013.
Cache Craze is the ultimate competition show for adventurers of all ages who are ready to face insane challenges while they battle for amazing prizes. Hosted by comedy star Ryan Horwood (Monster Warriors, Howie Do It), the series is a modern-day family treasure hunt.
“Geocaching has captivated adventure enthusiasts from around the world and is perfect for engaging teen and family audiences. We are delighted to be working with YTV to bring this smart and exciting new show to young viewers,” said Vince Commisso, President and CEO, 9 Story Entertainment.
Geocaching is a popular GPS-aided treasure hunting game where teams search for a cache hidden by another player. There are over 1.3 million Geocaches hidden around the world, in over 100 countries, across seven continents, and over five million (and rapidly growing) active Geocachers are searching for them.
“Cache Craze is the kind of show our YTV co-view audience enjoys,” said Jocelyn Hamilton, Vice President, Original Programming, Kids, Comedy, Drama, Corus Entertainment. “The adventure-based series will have viewers rooting for their favourite teams and laughing along the way with each mind-twisting and outrageous stunt they’re challenged with during the 10-week competition.”
9 Story Entertainment is an industry leading creator, producer and distributor of award-winning animated and live action content for young audiences around the world. With an extensive animation studio in Toronto, 9 Story has over 200 creative and production staff, and has produced more than 600 half hours of quality children’s and family programming, seen on some of the most respected children’s channels and platforms around the world. The company’s distribution arm, 9 Story Enterprises, offers a rapidly growing catalogue which includes several beloved brands such as Wibbly Pig, Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars, Survive This, Wild Kratts, Almost Naked Animals, and new seasons of Arthur. Their much anticipated new shows include Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood, Camp Lakebottom and the primetime animated comedy Fugget About It. www.9story.com
About YTV
Seen in over 11 million homes across Canada, YTV is a leading entertainment brand for kids. YTV offers quality entertainment for kids and families with hit Nickelodeon series, comedies, nighttime drama for teens, blockbuster movies and original Canadian programming. YTV reaches its viewers online at YTV.com and in local communities with the traveling road show WOW!. Visit www.ytv.com.
YTV is owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The Company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), ABC Spark, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada), CosmoTV, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW AM 980, 99.3 The FOX, Country 105, 630 CHED, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CJR.B). Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.
For further information:
Mary Powers, MPowers Communications +1 416 767 8692, mpowers@mpowers.ca
Netta Rondinelli, Corus Entertainment, 416.479.6443, netta.rondinelli@corusent.com