9 Story Distribution International is pleased to announce that it has secured placement for several series across major AVOD platforms, including Kidoodle, Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Xumo, and Mediacorp’s meWatch platform in Singapore. Titles include Let’s Game (100 x 5 min), Challenge DanTDM (10 x 10 min), Atom Town (26 x 5 min), and Hero Inside (20 x 13 min). Challenge DanTDM and Let’s Game, both from MonRae Productions, are currently available on Kidoodle in the US and Canada, and Let’s Game will soon launch on meWatch in Singapore.
“AVOD distribution continues to be a pivotal part of our growth strategy,” said Elianne Friend, VP, Digital & Distribution for 9 Story. “We are excited to expand our reach and make our robust library of family-friendly programming more accessible than ever for kids everywhere.”
Elspeth Rae and Bronagh Monahan, Executive Producers and Founders of MonRae Productions said, “We are absolutely delighted that 9 Story have scored our first international deals. The appetite for gaming and short-form content – content that lies at the heart of what MonRae Productions does – extends well beyond the UK and we look forward to seeing more young people across the world enjoy the series.”
9 Story continues to expand its presence on digital platforms following placement of over 1700 half hours of content on AVOD platforms and the launch of its first branded FAST channel last fall.
About 9 Story Distribution International
9 Story Distribution International is the international distribution arm of 9 Story Media Group, a leading content creator, producer, 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, Barney and Garfield and Friends, 9 Story Distribution International represents approximately 5,000 half hours of animated and live-action programming, seen on some of the most respected international channels and platforms. With facilities in Toronto, New York, Dublin, and Bali, 9 Story Media Group employs 850 creative and corporate staff. www.9story.com
About Let’s Game
Let’s Game features some of the world’s biggest gaming talent including EthanGamer, Yammy, DanTDM, The Kabs Family and BlackPanthaa playing family-friendly games. The series originally premiered on Sky Kids in the UK & Ireland.
About Challenge DanTDM
Challenge DanTDM sees iconic YouTube gamer DanTDM take on some of his young fans playing some of their favourite games including New Super Mario Bros and Sonic Origins. The series originally premiered on Sky Kids in the UK & Ireland.
About MonRae Productions
MonRae Productions was launched by Elspeth Rae and Bronagh Monahan in 2021 with the ambition of bringing the worlds of digital and traditional TV media closer together. Commissions so far include hit series Challenge DanTDM and over 100 episodes of Let’s Game for UK broadcaster Sky Kids and spin off series Let’s Game: World Builders (40×5’).
Bronagh and Elspeth are also founders of MonRae Management and look after an exceptional, bespoke roster of talent including DanTDM, Yammy, TommyInnit, Twiggy Jalloh, Black Panthaa and Stephen Tries.
With Elspeth’s background as a managing director at an Endemol Shine label and Bronagh’s as a talent manager at Gleam Futures and BBC Studios they are uniquely placed to advise on the digital first talent and broadcast space. https://www.monraeproductions.com/