Toronto, Canada – October 21, 2016 – 9 Story Media Group is pleased to announce that it has launched a new international distribution operation,9 Story Distribution International Ltd. based in Dublin, Ireland and housed at Brown Bag Films’ flagship animation studio. The launch of 9 Story Distribution International Ltd. builds on 9 Story Media Group’s global expansion efforts, which began with the acquisition of Brown Bag Films last year. 9 Story Distribution International Ltd. will expand the company’s growing European footprint, strengthen its international reach and enhance its access to key customers.
About 9 Story Media Group
9 Story Media Group is a leading content creator, marketer and distributor of kids & family focused intellectual property. Recognized around the world for best-in-class brands such as Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood, Wild Kratts, Numb Chucks and Peg + Cat, 9 Story represents over 2,150 half hours of animated and live action programming, seen on some of the most respected international channels and platforms. With one of North America’s largest animation studios, 9 Story employs over 300 creative and production staff in its Toronto facility and has produced over 900 half hours of award-winning children’s content. In 2015, 9 Story acquired the award winning animation studio Brown Bag Films, which employs over 200 staff members across Dublin, Manchester and Los Angeles. Brown Bag is recognized for producing leading animated children’s series such as Octonauts, Doc McStuffins, Bing and Henry Hugglemonster. 9 Story is owned by senior management, ZMC (Zelnick Media Capital) and media entrepreneur Neil Court.
www.9story.com
For further information:
Jennifer Ansley, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, 9 Story Media Group
+1 416 530-9900 ext 230, jennifera@9story.com