Toronto, Canada – June 29, 2015 – 9 Story Media Group is pleased to announce that it has secured a multitude of sales for its kids and family content across Asia, as it builds momentum and expands its presence within the territory. Nearly 350 half hours of content have been sold to broadcasters in Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea.
Thailand’s TV3 has acquired 130 half hours of content, including first seasons of preschool favourites Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood (80 x 11’), Peg + Cat(80 x 11’) and Monkey See Monkey Do (26 x 7’). The broadcaster has also acquired all 3 seasons of the popular live action science series Finding Stuff Out(42 x 22’).
Singapore based Mediacorp has also licensed several series, including first seasons of Peg + Cat (80 x 11’) and Get Ace (52 x 11’); along with the fourth season of the popular adventure comedy Wild Kratts (26 x 22’).
Additional sales within the region include Peg + Cat (80 x 11’) to PTS (Taiwan) and the first season of Wild Kratts (26 x 22’) to TVB (Hong Kong). The first season of Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood (80 x 11’) was also acquired by JEI TV (Korea).
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