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9 Story Media Group Inc. (formerly known as 9 Story Entertainment Inc.) is a Canadian media production and distribution company founded in September 2002 by Vince Commisso, Steve Jarosz, and Blake Tohana.

History[]

As 9 Story Entertainment[]

The company was founded in September 2002 as 9 Story Entertainment by Vince Commisso and Steven Jarosz. On September 21, 2006, 9 Story launched an international distribution division headed by former Universal Studios executive, Natalie Osborne, known as 9 Story Enterprises.[4]

9 Story produced its first live-action series, Survive This, from 2008 to 2010.

On September 20, 2011, 9 Story Entertainment became the co-producer and distributor of the animated series Arthur. 9 Story would produce the series from seasons 16 to 19.[5][6]

On April 8, 2013, 9 Story announced that it would acquire the children's and family distribution library of CCI Entertainment;[7] the acquisition was completed on July 24.[8]

As 9 Story Media Group[]

On October 10, 2014, 9 Story Entertainment rebranded as 9 Story Media Group, following Neil Court and Zelnick Media Capital becoming majority owners a few months prior.[9][10]

On August 18, 2015, 9 Story Media Group acquired the Dublin-based animation studio Brown Bag Films.[11][12]

On October 6, 2015, 9 Story announced an agreement with American toy manufacturer Mattel to relaunch/reboot Barney & Friends and Angelina Ballerina under license from HIT Entertainment for planned releases in 2017, but nothing was heard from them in terms of either production or release since then.[13][14]

On May 25, 2016, 9 Story acquired the global distribution rights to Garfield and Friends.[15][16] Following the acquisition of Paws, Inc. by Viacom in 2019, 9 Story's distribution license was terminated. The series is now distributed through Nickelodeon.

On October 21, 2016, 9 Story's distribution arm, 9 Story Enterprises, was rebranded as 9 Story Distribution International and relocated operations from Toronto to Dublin.[17]

On October 15, 2017, 9 Story rebranded its Toronto 2D animation studio after Brown Bag Films, with the Irish studio becoming 9 Story's production arm for both 2D and 3D animation across Dublin, Manchester, and Toronto. At the same time, Brown Bag Films became one of 9 Story's main divisions, alongside 9 Story Distribution International.[18][19]

On January 12, 2018, 9 Story announced that they had acquired production company, Out of the Blue Enterprises, for an undisclosed amount and rebranded them to 9 Story USA. 9 Story would also acquire the rights to the Colorforms brand.[20][21]

On May 13, 2018, 9 Story unveiled an updated logo and announced the launch of 9 Story Brands, a consumer products division.[22]

On July 10, 2018, 9 Story acquired the children's and family distribution catalog and development slate of Breakthrough Entertainment.[23] On February 4, 2019, 9 Story announced that they had acquired Bali-based animation studio BASE for an undisclosed amount, and rebranded it after Brown Bag Films.[24][25]

On April 1, 2019, 9 Story signed a deal with Scholastic Corporation to distribute 230 half hours of programming, which would bring 9 Story's overall content library at the time to 4,000 half hours of programming.[26] In 2022, Vince Commisso was named alongside John Galway as a winner of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television's Board of Directors Tribute Award at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards.[27]

On February 5, 2024, 9 Story acquired fellow Canadian company Portfolio Entertainment, including its distribution catalogue, development slates, and production. Portfolio CEO Lisa Olfman became an executive producer at 9 Story, where she will report to Commisso.[28]

On March 12, 2024, Scholastic announced that they would acquire complete economic interest and minority voting rights in 9 Story for $186 million; the transaction closed on June 21 of that year.[29][30][31]

Programming[]

  • 3 Amigonauts (2017)
  • Almost Naked Animals (2011–2013)
  • Arthur (2012–2016) (seasons 16–19)
  • Best Ed (2008–2009)
  • Blue's Clues & You! (2019–2023)
  • Cache Craze (2013–2014)
  • Camp Lakebottom (2013–2017)
  • Clifford the Big Red Dog (2019–2021)
  • Creative Galaxy (2013–2019)
  • Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (2012–present)
  • Fugget About It (2012–2016)
  • Furze World Wonders (2017)
  • Futz! (2007–2008)
  • Get Rolling with Otis (2021)
  • Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars (2010)
  • Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show (2022–present)
  • If the World Were a Village (2005)
  • Jacob Two-Two (2005–2006) (distributed by Nelvana) (season 5)
  • Karma's World (2021–present)
  • Let's Go Luna! (2018–2022)
  • The Magic School Bus Rides Again (2017–2020)
  • Max & Ruby (2007–2013) (distributed by Nelvana) (seasons 3–5)
  • Mischief City (2005)
  • My Friend Rabbit (2007–2008)
  • Nature Cat (2015–2021) (seasons 1–3)
  • Numb Chucks (2014–2016)
  • Nerds and Monsters (2014–2016)
  • Peep and the Big Wide World (2004–2007, 2010–2011)
  • Peg + Cat (2013–2018)
  • Pound Puppies (2010) (season 1, episodes 1–7)
  • Postcards from Buster (2006–2012) (seasons 2–4)
  • Rosie's Rules (2022–present)
  • Skyland (2005–2007)
  • The Stanley Dynamic (2015–2017)
  • Survive This (2009–2010)
  • Top Wing (2017–2020)
  • Wibbly Pig (2009–2010)
  • Wild Kratts (2011–present)
  • Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (2019–2022)

References[]

  1. ↑ Contact.
  2. ↑ 9 Story Appoints Angela C. Santomero as Chief Creative Officer (June 18, 2018).
  3. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240310185448/https://tbivision.com/2024/02/05/9-story-media-group-acquires-toronto-based-producer-distributor-portfolio-entertainment/#close-modal
  4. ↑ 9 Story Launches New Distribution Division Led by Former Universal Studios Executive (September 21, 2006).
  5. ↑ 9 Story becomes the Co-Producer and Distributor of new season of WGBH children's series ARTHUR® (September 20, 2011).
  6. ↑ Wolfe, Jennifer (September 29, 2015). Oasis Animation Tapped for New Seasons of 'Arthur'.
  7. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."9 Story Entertainment to acquire CCI Entertainment's extensive Children's and Family Catalogue" (Press release). 9 Story. April 8, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  8. ↑ 9 Story completes acquisition of CCI Entertainment's Children's and Family Catalogue (July 24, 2013).
  9. ↑ ZM Capital and Neil Court make equity investment in 9 Story Limited (July 13, 2014).
  10. ↑ Wolfe, Jennifer (October 10, 2014). 9 Story Entertainment Rebrands as 9 Story Media Group.
  11. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."9 Story Media Group Acquires Award-Winning Animation Studio Brown Bag Films" (Press release). 9 Story. August 18, 2015. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  12. ↑ Irish Producer Brown Bag Acquired (August 18, 2015).
  13. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (October 6, 2015). MIPCOM: 'Barney & Friends' Set for Relaunch by Mattel, 9 Story.
  14. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mattel Inc Together with 9 Story Announce New Partnership to Relaunch Iconic Pre-School Brands 'Barney & Friends' and 'Angelina Ballerina'" (Press release). 9 Story. October 6, 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  15. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."9 Story Media Group Acquires Worldwide Rights to Iconic Series Garfield and Friends" (Press release). 9 Story. May 25, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  16. ↑ 9 Story acquires global rights to Garfield toon. Kidscreen. Brunico Communications (May 25, 2016).
  17. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."9 Story Media Group Launches International Distribution Operation in Dublin, Ireland" (Press release). 9 Story. October 21, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  18. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."9 Story Media Group Rebrands Toronto Studio To Brown Bag Films" (Press release). 9 Story. October 15, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
  19. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mipcom: 9 Story Media Group's Toronto Animation Studio Rebranding as Brown Bag Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. October 15, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  20. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."9 Story Media Group Acquires Out of the Blue Enterprises". 9 Story (Press release). Retrieved June 16, 2019.
  21. ↑ 9 Story bolsters US presence with Out of the Blue buy. Kidscreen. Brunico Communications.
  22. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."9 Story gets a New Look!" (Press release). 9 Story. May 13, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  23. ↑ Dickson, Jeremy (July 10, 2018). 9 Story buys Breakthrough's kids library and slate. Kidscreen. Brunico Communications.
  24. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."9 Story Media Group Acquires Asian Animation Studio" (Press release). 9 Story. February 4, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  25. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."9 Story Media Group Acquires BASE Animation Studio in Indonesia". Animation Magazine. February 4, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  26. ↑ Dickson, Jeremy (April 1, 2019). 9 Story to distribute 230 hours of Scholastic content. Kidscreen. Brunico Communications.
  27. ↑ Atad, Corey (January 18, 2022). Canadian Screen Award Academy Announces 2022 Special Award Honourees And Changemakers.
  28. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Layton 2024 m701
  29. ↑ http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/press-release/scholastic-invest-9-story-media-group-expanding-opportunities-production-and-global-il
  30. ↑ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/scholastic-animation-studio-9-story-123585296/
  31. ↑ https://9story.com/scholastic-closes-investment-in-9-story-media-group-award-winning-creator-producer-and-distributor-of-premium-childrens-content/

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