Toronto, Canada – April 1, 2015 – 9 Story Media Group is pleased to announce that its shows have received 9 nominations for the 42nd Daytime Emmy® Awards, which will be presented April 26 in Burbank California. Last year’s Emmy® award winner Peg + Cat topped the list with 6 nominations, including one for Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Animation Program. Arthur, Wild Kratts and Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood also received nominations.
The full list of nominations includes:
Peg + Cat
• Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Animated Program
• Outstanding New Approaches – Enhancement to a Daytime Program or Series
• Outstanding Writing in a Preschool Animated Program
• Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design
• Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
• Outstanding Original Song
Arthur – Outstanding Children’s Animated Program
Wild Kratts – Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program
Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood – Outstanding Writing in a Preschool Animated Program
“We are absolutely thrilled to receive recognition from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences,” said Vince Commisso, President & CEO of 9 Story Media Group. “This is a tremendous accomplishment and I’d like to congratulate our partners and our team, who have worked tirelessly to make these truly special shows.”
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
For further information: Jennifer Ansley, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, 9 Story Media Group +1 416 530-9900 ext 230, jennifera@9story.com