Toronto, Canada – July 14, 2015 – 9 Story Media Group is pleased to announce that it has licensed three animated children’s programs to U.S streaming service Hulu. The premium streaming service will receive the subscription video on-demand rights to popular animated comedies Get Ace (52 x 11’) and Nerds and Monsters (40 x 11’); along with preschool favourite Joe and Jack (13 x 7’). All three shows will be available to stream in the U.S. on Hulu within the safe, commercial-free Hulu Kids environment.
9 Story has previously licensed the popular children’s series Almost Naked Animals to the platform, along with its primetime animated sitcom Fugget About It, which launched on Hulu in 2013.
“We are thrilled to expand our content offering with Hulu,” said Natalie Osborne, Managing Director for 9 Story Media Group. “They have proven to be a tremendously popular home for animated content and we are excited to introduce these programs to a U.S. audience through the Hulu Kids platform.”
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, Arthur and Peg + Cat, 9 Story represents over 1800 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 250 creative and production staff and has produced over 900 half hours of award-winning children’s content. 9 Story is owned by senior management, ZM Capital and media entrepreneur Neil Court. www.9story.com
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For further information:
Jennifer Ansley, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, 9 Story Media Group
+1 416 530-9900 ext 230, jennifera@9story.com