Toronto, Canada – March 7, 2016 – 9 Story Media Group is pleased to announce that it has signed licenses with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for second seasons of Camp Lakebottom (52 x 11’), Numb Chucks (52 x 11’) and Peg + Cat (50 x 11’). The combined deal brings over 75 half hours of new programming to the public broadcaster. ABC currently airs the first seasons of Camp Lakebottom and Numb Chucks on ABC3, while Peg + Cat airs on ABC Kids.
Camp Lakebottom is an animated comedy that follows the adventures of 12-year-old prankster McGee. He was headed for an awesome summer at Camp Sunny Smiles when his bus took a wrong turn and landed him at old, run-down and ridiculously spooky Camp Lakebottom! McGee soon discovers that Lakebottom is not just your average camp; it’s the best camp ever!
In the animated comedy Numb Chucks, two half-witted woodchuck vigilantes, Dilweed and Fungus, who use their non-existent kung-fu skills to protect the lives of all the citizens in Ding-a-Ling Springs, whether they need it or not!
Peg + Cat is an Emmy® award winning, animated preschool series that follows an adorable spirited little girl, Peg, and her sidekick, Cat, as they encounter unexpected problems that require fun and creative solutions. In order to solve the problems, Peg and her Cat must add, subtract and apply basic arithmetic.
9 Story Media Group Inc. 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 250 creative and production staff in its Toronto facility and has produced over 900 half hours of award-winning children’s content. 9 Story recently acquired the award winning animation studio Brown Bag Films, which employs over 170 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 Bunny and Henry Hugglemonster. 9 Story is owned by senior management, ZMC (Zelnick Media 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