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Contact: Vince Commisso, pres. & CEO; Natalie Osborne, chief strategy officer; Alix Wiseman, SVP, dist. & acq.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Donkey Hodie (Kids 3-5 puppet comedy, 80x11 min.) In the land of Someplace Else, Donkey Hodie and her pals empower preschoolers to dream big and overcome obstacles, work hard and persevere, be resourceful and discover they can solve problems on their own—and laugh along the way.

Weird Waters

Guitar & Drum (Kids 3-5 CG, 52x5 min.) Follows the adventures of two musical instruments who are also best friends. The series celebrates diversity as an essential part of who we are through a wide range of characters.

Bad Nature (Kids 6-11 live-action comedy, 25x5 min.) Join talking animals Marv the Mandrill, Gloria the Puma and a madcap menagerie of misfits as they delve into the disgusting but truly amazing things that animals do.

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Andy and the Band (Kids 4-8 live action, 15x14 min.) A music-driven comedy series with a madcap mix of songs, slapstick and silliness. This aspirational and eclectic band are known as The Odd Socks and in each episode, they celebrate their individuality and show kids that it’s cool to be unique.

Weird Waters (Kids 4-7 animation, 10x7 min.) Three BFFs (best fish friends), BZ, I.M. Tiger and Jam, are thrown into the deep end of a secret pond full of hidden realms, fish with powers and ancient monsters.

Dr. Panda (Kids 3-6 3D, 39x7 min.) Every day in Panda City, Dr. Panda tries out a new job working together with his friends. With a dash of creativity and a good deal of teamwork, Dr. Panda always saves the day.

Book Hungry Bears (Kids 3-5 3D, 52x11 min.)

Join Crystal, Boomer, Melody and Scout as they play and explore together, learning lessons from the books that flit and flutter like birds amid the paper trees.

Clifford the Big Red Dog (Kids 2-5 2D, 78x11 min.) Join Emily Elizabeth and her big red dog, Clifford, as they explore their island home and go on big new adventures.

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (Kids 47 2D adventure comedy, 74x11 min. & 1x55 min.)

Follow the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad, as they travel back in time to meet famous heroes of the past and learn how to be their own heroes of the present.

The Magic School Bus: Rides Again (Kids 4-8 2D adventure, 26x22 min. & 4x44 min.) Follow eccentric teacher Ms. Frizzle and her eager students on a new set of science-based adventures aboard the magical school bus.

BOAT ROCKER STUDIOS

O (1-416) 591-0065 m sales@boatrocker.com w www.boatrocker.com

Contact: Jon Rutherford, pres., Boat Rocker Studios, kids & family & rights; Kate Schlomann, EVP, brand mngmt. & content mktg.; Bob Higgins, EVP, content, kids & family; Gia DeLaney, SVP, global sales, kids & family; Henry Or, SVP, strategic partnerships, Asia; Natalie Vinet, VP, global sales, factual; Chapman Maddox, VP, content, kids & family; Shaleen Sangha, VP, content, kids & family; Jessica Watson, snr. dir., global sales & acq.; Kelsey Griffin, snr. mgr., global sales & mktg.; Fabien Ching, mgr., global sales & lic., Asia.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Anna’s Occasions (Lifestyle/food, 10x30 min.)

Globally noted chef and baker Anna Olson seeks out any opportunity to celebrate so that she can bake a dessert.

Remy & Boo

Uprooted with Sarah Sharratt (Lifestyle/food, 12x30 min.) Following the adventures of North American mom, Cordon Bleu-trained cook and

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enthusiastic food lover Sarah Sharratt as she navigates her way through a new life in rural France.

Borrowed from Nature (History/culture, 1x60 min.) Exploring the rich and complex history of Japanese gardens in western Canada through the principles and philosophy of famed Japanese Canadian designer Roy Tomomichi Sumi.

Relative Race (Competition, 60x60 min.) In this race unlike any other, four teams take a ten-day journey across the country to discover new relatives and compete for a $50,000 grand prize using the contestants’ DNA as a road map.

Dino Ranch (Preschool 2-5 3D comedy/adventure, 52x11 min.) Follows the action-packed adventures of the Cassidy family as they tackle life in a fantastical, “pre-westoric” setting where dinosaurs still roam.

Kingdom Force (Preschool 3-6 3D action/adventure, 52x11 min.) Follows the thrilling, fast-paced exploits of five mighty animal heroes as they serve and protect the citizens of five unique animal kingdoms.

Remy & Boo (Preschool 2-5 3D adventure, 52x11 min.) Remy is an adventurous 6-year-old girl with a unique best friend Boo, a big, squishy, pink robot.

Fueled by Remy’s indomitable spirit and Boo’s can-do attitude, their days in Dolphin Bay are filled with new adventures both big and small.

Love Monster (Preschool 2-5 2D comedy/ adventure, 54x7 min.) Love Monster happens to be the only monster among a sea of cute baby animals. He is universally loved and accepted by his fellow Fluffytown residents, but sometimes feels a bit out of place, just by virtue of his physical difference, emotional subtleties and love of adventure.

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The Strange Chores (Kids 6-11 comedy/ adventure, 52x11 min.) Two teenage wannabe warrior heroes and a super high-spirited ghost girl master the skills they need to replace the world’s greatest (and oldest) monster hunter by doing his strange, supernatural chores.

The Next Step (Scripted live-action tween/teen, S6-S7: 52x30 min.) Follows the lives of a group of dancers at The Next Step Dance Studio as they attempt to win regional, national and international dance championships.

CISNEROS MEDIA

O (1-305) 442-3400 m contentsales@cisneros.com w www.cisneros.com Contact: Jonathan Blum, pres.; Ailing Zubizarreta, VP, content & creative services; Carlos Cabrera, VP, sales; Maria Benel, sales dir.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Science Of (Factual, 12x60 min.) Hosted by Jason Silva, an inquisitive series that will reveal the inner workings of the all-powerful science behind our daily lives.

No Idea

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AnimalFanPedia (Edutainment, 52x11 min.) A dynamic, fun and educational wildlife program, bringing families on an incredible adventure to discover the animal kingdom.

Nature of Disasters (Factual, 6x60 min.) Each episode will come face-to-face with the most epic disasters on earth, both natural and human-made.

No Idea (Children’s, 13x11 min.) This animated children’s series is about three friends who want to become famous on the internet. Each day they try something new, failing and then coming up with another great idea while having fun in the process.

Dra Nancy (Talk show, 60x60 min.) Sexologist and family therapist Nancy Álvarez provides real people with advice based on her knowledge and experience about family, couples and sexual issues.

Final Word (Courtroom show, 80x60 min.) Dr. Gloria Pinho will preside, evaluate the facts, listen to the testimonies and provide guidance and recommendation to the plaintiffs; at the end she will have the “final word.”

Las Reinas (Telenovelas, 60 min. eps.) Internationally acclaimed and successful soap operas now in HD format, including masterful productions that have brought to the screen universal stories with memorable performances by the best talent.

Amy Sullivan, VP, global retail dvpmt.; Cristina Villegas, VP, North America lic.; Ian Lambur, EVP, content strategy & coprod.; Myles Hobbs, VP, global content dist.; Alisa Kasimova, dir., content dist.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (Family comedy, 52x11 min.) A new comedic take on the blended family sitcom, full of anarchy but with a huge heart.

Care Bears: Unlock the Magic

Care Bears: Unlock the Magic (Upper preschool, 48x11 min., 2x22 min. & 20x20 sec.) The Care Bears are on an exciting new journey full of fun, magic and mystery in the Silver Lining, an uncharted realm of Care-a-Lot. Holly Hobbie (Tween live action, 20x22 min.) Holly— a dreamer and a doer, a 13-year-old singersongwriter with friends and family right by her side—dreams of saving the world, even if she starts CLOUDCO ENTERTAINMENT in her own backyard. m mhobbs@cloudcoentertainment.com Tinpo (Preschool, 78x7 min.) Tinpo and his w www.cloudcoentertainment.com construction team are the problem-solvers for Contact: Sean Gorman, pres.; Robert Prinzo, the citizens of Tinpotown! With a lot of trial and head, global lic.; Roubina Tchoboian, VP, intl. lic.; error, they ask “what if?” until the job is done.

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CYBER GROUP STUDIOS

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(1-424) 341-4911 m sales@cybergroupstudios.com w www.cybergroupstudios.com Contact: Pierre Sissmann, pres. & CEO; Raphaelle Mathieu, SVP, sales, acq. & new media; Merritt D. Farren, general counsel & COO, Cyber Group Studios USA; Dominique Bourse, COO; Olivier Lelardoux, SVP, studio & associate producer; Pierre Belaïsch, SVP, creative dvpmt.; Bruno D’Aumont, lic. & mktg. VP; Michèle Massonnat, snr. sales mgr.; Ira Singerman, VP, dvpmt., Cyber Group Studios USA; Esther Kim, coord., consumer initiatives, Cyber Group Studios USA. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Droners (Kids 6-10 2D-CGI adventure/comedy, 26x22 min.) In Terraqua, a world 95 percent covered by oceans, Corto, Arthus, Enki and Mouse firmly intend to win the Whale Cup, the most extreme drone race of all time.

Gigantosaurus (Kids 4-6 2D-CGI comedy/adventure, 52x11 min.) Four young dinosaur friends are about to leave the family and explore a world full of mysteries and danger.

Taffy (Kids 6-10 & family 2D comedy, 78x7 min.)

Follows the non-stop, slapstick extravaganza faced by loyal hound dog Bentley when his billionaire old lady owner Mrs. Muchmore takes in an imposter posing as a wide-eyed, fluffy angora cat.

Tom Sawyer (Kids 6-12 CGI adventure, 26x22 min.) Tom Sawyer, a boy called to adventure from

the moment he wakes up, and his friends are always on the go.

Sadie Sparks (Kids 6-12 2D-CGI comedy, 52x11 min.) A teenage girl discovers she has extraordinary powers—which can only be harnessed in partnership with an ancient and extremely grumpy magical rabbit who just wants to retire.

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Orange Moo Cow (Kids 3-6 2D comedy, 52x7 min.) Follows the daily life of Zoh, an energetic 6year-old cow, and her little brother, Boh, a sensitive and curious 4-year-old bull.

Bananimals (Kids 5-8 2D comedy, 78x7 min.) Follows the daily lives of the animal inhabitants of a farm village whose primary activity is to go and ask Gordon the Bull, their mentor, for help and advice.

Ernest and Rebecca (Kids 5-8 2D comedy, 52x13 min.) Tells the story of Rebecca and her adventures with her “microbe” Ernest, which she caught on a rainy day.

Purple Turtle (Kids 3-6 CGI comedy/edutainment, 52x7 min.) Purple Turtle and his friends Roxy the Chameleon, Zing the Rabbit, Melody the Bird

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and Tadley the Bear celebrate the joy of childhood, curiosity and discovery.

Mini Ninjas 2 (Kids 6-12 CGI-2D adventure/ comedy, 104x11 min.) Discover a new generation of 12-year-old ninjas, trained by the wise (and rather eccentric) Ninja Master to defend the Land below the Clouds from the warlord Ashida.

and Top Chef finalists Rich Francis and Shane Chartland—as they explore indigenous cuisine.

Escape If You Can (Echappe-Toi Si Tu Peux) (Kids, 26x30 min.) Three young contestants must work together as a team to solve STEM-based challenges to earn numbers that make up a secret code that may or may not help them make their escape.

DISTRIBUTION360

O (1-416) 646-2711 m sales@distribution360.com w www.distribution360.com Contact: Mark Bishop, CEO; Diane Rankin, SVP, rights & exec. producer.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Parker Andersons/Amelia Parker (Family, 20x30 min.) The Parker Andersons follows the comedic ups and downs of a diverse blended family. Amelia Parker follows a quiet tween girl learning to navigate adolescence, in a new country, within a whole new blended family dynamic.

All-Round Champion (Kids & family, 33x60 min.) Ten elite teen athletes compete in the ultimate sports competition. The catch? They don’t compete in their own sports; they compete in each other’s. The athlete earning the most points is crowned All-Round Champion.

AnimalFanPedia (Educational/kids & family, 26x11 min.) Takes families on a journey into the animal kingdom to showcase fun, ecological and environmental facts with a humorous twist, blending education with entertainment.

Red Chef Revival (Unscripted, 6x22 min.) Follows three chefs—New York Times-featured Cezin Nottaway

Finny the Shark

Blown Away (Unscripted, 10x60 min.) Worldrenowned glass blowers face off hoping to be named Best in Glass.

Finny the Shark (Preschool, 10x11 min.) Finny and his friends share adventures in friendship, family and everyday life through the (fish-eye) lens of a preschooler.

Caitie’s Classroom (Preschool, 13x22 min.)

Each episode explores a theme that helps kids sing, dance, explore and create to help shape their knowledge, skills and imagination.

Into the Arctic Awakening (Unscripted, 1x76 min./1x52 min.) Artist Cory Trepanier immerses himself into the Arctic, exploring with Inuit elders and voyaging though the Northwest passage.

Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates (Preschool, 26x7-9 min.) Armed with a map, Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates explore the 26 islands of the alphabet in search of phonetic treasure.

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EONE FAMILY BRANDS

O (44-20) 3691-8600 m tseagers@entonegroup.com w entertainmentone.com Contact: Olivier Dumont, pres.; Monica Candiani, EVP, content sales.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Peppa Pig (Preschool 2D, 377x5 min. & 4 specials) Peppa is a lovable, cheeky little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa’s adventures always end happily with loud snorts of laughter.

Pony Life

Ricky Zoom (Preschool CGI, 104x11 min.) Ricky, a rescue bike, lives in Wheelford, where he shares his experiences with his enthusiastic bike buddies Loop, Scootio and DJ. PJ Masks (Preschool CGI, 260x11 min.) Follows the thrilling nighttime exploits of three young friends who transform into their dynamic superhero alter egos, Catboy, Owlette and Gekko, when they put their pajamas on at night and activate their animal amulets.

Pony Life (Preschool 2D, 40x11 min.) The My Little Pony series explores the funny side of friendship,

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following the hilarious adventures of the ponies as they spend most of their time at Sugarcube Corner.

Power Rangers Dino Fury (Action/CGI, 44x22 min.)

When an army of powerful alien beings is unleashed on Earth threatening life as we know it, a brand-new team of Power Rangers, fueled by the prehistoric power of the dinosaurs, are recruited to deal with the threat.

Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (Preschool animation adventure/sci-fi, 104x11 min.) At the Rescue Bots Academy, new recruits learn the power of team building through exciting simulated and real-life rescue missions that highlight the importance of heroism, teamwork and, most importantly, friendship.

Treehouse Detectives (Preschool CGI, 40x11 min.)

Follows a brother and sister detective team, Toby and Teri, as they explore the world around them.

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (Preschool 2D, 104x11 min.) Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise above the tallest towers, is home to Princess Holly, a young fairy still learning how to do magic properly, and her elf best friend, Ben. Cupcake and Dino: General Services (2D comedy, 52x11 min.) Follows the larger-than-life exploits of Cupcake, a pastry with a Napoleon complex, and his fun-loving brother, Dino, as they strive to make a name for themselves in the General Services business.

Transformers: Cyberverse (Animation action/ adventure, 62x11 min. & 2x44 min.) Two epic specials available: “The Immobilizers,” in which the entire planet of Cybertron becomes frozen in time, and “The Perfect Decepticon,” following as the peace treaty between the Autobots and Decepticons is put to the test.

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GAUMONT

O (33-1) 4643-2000 m tvsales@gaumont.com w www.gaumonttelevision.com Contact: Cécilia Rossignol, EVP, intl. sales & dvpmt.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS El Presidente (Drama, 8x60 min.) Inspired by the real-life characters and events behind the 2015 “FIFA Gate” corruption scandal.

Narcos: Mexico (Action/drama, 50x60 min.)

Chronicles the real-life rise to global power of the most infamous drug lords. Latest installment focuses on Mexico’s cannabis trade and the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel.

The Art of Crime (Procedural drama, 20x60 min.)

In this modern-day police procedural, a hot-headed Paris cop teams up with a Louvre art historian to solve crimes across storied French museums and landmarks.

The Frozen Dead (Thriller/crime, 6x60 min.) A grisly find atop a mountain in the French Pyrenees leads investigator Martin Servaz into a twisted dance with a serial killer.

Hetty Feather (Family/kids drama, 53x30 min. & 2x30 min.) Hetty Feather lives in a children’s home where she faces daily challenges, makes friends and discovers untold truths as she searches for her mother.

Bionic Max (Kids 6-11 animated buddy comedy, 52x11 min.) A malfunctioning bionic guinea pig and his goldfish buddy escape from their laboratory into

Woodchuck Woods and must learn to adapt in this urban jungle.

Furiki Wheels (Kids 6-11 2D slapstick action/buddy comedy, 52x11 min.) André Furiki is a hyperactive young sloth with oodles of drive to become a racecar driver.

Hetty Feather

Belle and Sebastian (Kids 5-9 animated action/adventure/comedy, 52x11 min.) Tells the outdoor adventures of a courageous young boy, Sebastian, and his huge white dog, Belle, who will rush to anybody’s rescue, friend or foe, no matter what the risk.

Galactik Football (Kids 6-12 CGI action, 78x26 min.) An ultimate sci-fi football game that mixes football, teen drama, amazing planets and scary enemies.

Atomic Puppet (Kids 6-11 animated action/comedy, 52x11 min.) Captain Atomic and Joey become an awkward and comedic duo after Captain Atomic is transformed into a super-powered puppet activated by Joey’s fist.

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GENIUS BRANDS INTERNATIONAL

O (1-310) 499-2402 m info@gnusbrands.com w www.gnusbrands.com

Contact: Andy Heyward, chmn. & CEO; Michael Jaffa, COO; Jon Ollwerther, GM, Kartoon Channel! & EVP, business dvpmt.; Jessica Brinder, VP, intl. dist.; Lindsay Brown, dir., intl. sales & dist.; Mark Shoeman, dir., Kartoon Channel!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten (Preschool animation, 26x22 min.) Created by Stan Lee, this comedy-adventure series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger features superhero-driven stories with valuable lessons about health, exercise, antibullying and using talents for good.

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tales of life in a safe, friendly town seen through the eyes of Llama as he interacts with the amazing world around him.

GURU STUDIO

O (1-416) 599-4878 m sales@gurustudio.com w gurustudio.com Contact: Frank Falcone, pres. & exec. creative dir.; Jonathan Abraham, VP, sales & business dvpmt.; Rachel Marcus, VP, creative dvpmt.; Daniel Rattner, VP, mktg.; Corey Caplan, dir., intl. sales; Emily Jenkins, dir., creative dvpmt.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Pikwik Pack (Preschool 2D, 52x11 min.) Follows Suki the hedgehog and her team of adorable animals as they deliver magical packages to the kind citizens of Pikwik.

True and the Rainbow Kingdom (Preschool 3D, 30x22 min., 5x22 min. seasonal specials, 1x44 min. holiday special & bonus content) True, our bright and fearless heroine, and her hilarious best friend, Bartleby the cat, come to the rescue of Rainbow City’s whimsical citizens.

Rainbow Rangers

Rainbow Rangers (Preschool animation, 52x22 min.) An empowering adventure following the lives of Earth’s first responders, whose mission is to help protect the planet’s environment and its animal inhabitants.

Llama Llama (Preschool animation, 50x11 min.)

Starring Jennifer Garner, the series tells heartwarming Pikwik Pack

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Big Blue (Kids 5-9 2D comedy, 52x11 min.) Siblings Lettie and Lemo lead their quirky submarine crew to solve the ocean’s mysteries and find the origins of a new magical recruit named Bacon Berry.

Justin Time (Preschool 2D, 74x11 min. & 2x22 min.) Justin’s imagination catapults him into larger-than-life adventures set in different points in history.

HEADSPINNER PRODUCTIONS

O (1-416) 882-5579 m michelle@headspinnerproductions.com w www.headspinnerproductions.com Contact: Michelle Melanson, fndr. & co-pres.; Ken Cuperus, fndr. & co-pres.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Denis and Me (Kids 6-11 animation comedy, 10x3 min. available, 20x3 min. in prod.) Denis and his cat, Sir Meows, may be chock-full of laughs, absurdity and chaos, but at its heart this is a show about positivity, citizenship and friendship.

Hilarious House of Frightenstein (Kids 8-12 liveaction sketch show/sitcom, 10x11 min. pending greenlight) Each episode of this reboot focuses on Count Frightenstein and the other monsters who live and laugh together in their iconic haunted castle.

Happy House of Frightenstein (Upper preschool animated comedy, 10x3 min. pending greenlight) The misadventures of Count Jr., Wolfie, Iggy and Griz, the beloved characters from the original Hilarious House of Frightenstein, reimagined as wee children of the night.

Cabin 51 (Family live-action mystery event, 8x60 min./season) When 14-year-old Alexandra signs

up as a Junior Councilor at Camp Wawasum, she has no idea that’s she’s about to be trapped, literally, in an endless summer.

One Big Messy/Made in China (Family live-action dramedy, 13x60 min./season) Follow 14-year-old Kori Singer and her China siblings as they deal with their quirky extended family and navigate life from the unique perspective of being kids of Chinese adoption.

Empy the Wondrous Whale (Preschool animation, 26x11 min.) Helps children understand their emotions so they can turn the most negative feelings into a strength that they can build character on.

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Brassy (Live-action sitcom, 13x22 min.) Thirteenyear-old Emily Reese is determined to make her mark at Blakely Secondary School by transforming the long-floundering school band into a worldclass competitive marching band.

IMPS—THE SMURFS

O (32-2) 652-0220 m nele.dewilde@smurf.com w www.smurfbusiness.com Contact: Nele De Wilde, head, sales, prod. & business dvpmt., audiovisual & music.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Master Moley (Kids 4-8 CGI, 52x11 min. & 1x30 min.) Follows adventurous mole Master Moley, who uncovers a magical book that has the power to bring peace between humans and moles.

Clangers (Preschool stop-motion, S1: 52x11 min., S2: 26x11 min., S3: 26x11 min.) CBeebies’ timeThe Smurfs—Classic less preschool classic.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Oswaldo (Kids 6-11 2D, 52x11 min.) Follows the The Smurfs (CGI, 52x11 min.) Peyo’s beloved charac- misadventures of a school-aged penguin, Oswaldo, ters are making a high-profile TV comeback in a brand- who was adopted and raised by human parents and new, dynamic 3D version of this perennial favorite. who faces his biggest challenge—surviving school.

The Smurfs—Classic (2D, S1-9: 272x24 min.)

Remastered version of the series developed by Hanna-Barbera in the ’80s. Dubbed versions available in more than 40 languages.

The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (Feature film, 1x70 min.) A magic flute has disappeared from the Smurf village and found its way into the hands of the knight Johan and his companion Peewit. The film is dubbed in 20 languages.

From the World of Peyo to Planet Smurf (Doc., Chuggington 1x52 min.) Retraces how Pierre Culliford became Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed (Kids 6-11 3D, Peyo, the author and artist, from the creation of the S1: 52x11 min., S2: 52x11 min.) Features 10-yearcharacters on paper to the release of Sony Pictures’ old Dennis and his pet dog Gnasher in Beanotown, blockbuster hit The Smurfs in 3D. a world full of imagination, comedy and adventure.

Kitty is Not a Cat (Kids 6-11 2D, S1: 52x11 min., S2: 52x11 min., S3: 26x11 min.) The party is over JETPACK DISTRIBUTION when a young girl arrives on the doorstep of a O (44-203) 561-5881 household of cats. w www.jetpackdistribution.tv Wolf (Kids 4-6 2D, 156x7 min.) Wolf is friendly, Contact: Dominic Gardiner, CEO; Gillian Calvert endearing and always up for adventure. He wants Ridge, global dist. dir.; Sophie Prigent, global sales to try everything and anything and has a new idea dir.; Toby Jones, sales exec. every minute.

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Emmy & GooRoo (Kids 3-5 2D, 52x11 min. & 104x7 min.) In the Magical Forest, whether helping little lilies to grow or finding the magical elf, Emmy will solve it all with GooRoo and her friends.

Mighty Little Bheem (Preschool 3D, S1: 21x5.5 min., S2: 28x5.5 min., 3x6 min. specials) Bheem may be little, but he is mighty. An intelligent toddler with boundless creativity, curiosity and a heart full of love, he often crawls into mischief and adventure in his small Indian town.

Chuggington (Kids 4-6 CGI, 120x10 min.)

Wilson, Koko and Brewster are young trainees learning to ride the rails through exciting adventures of teamwork, friendship and fun in the train-tastic world of Chuggington.

The Sisters (Kids 6-11 2D, 104x11 min.) A comedy telling the day-to-day life of two sisters aged 7 and 13. Marine is still a child while Wendy, her elder sister, is entering her teenage years.

Barbie & Chelsea The Lost Birthday (Animation, 1x60 min.) Enjoy high-seas thrills as Barbie, Chelsea and the rest of the Roberts family set sail on an adventure cruise.

Barbie Vlogger (Animation, 130x5 min.) Barbie shares information about her life, inspirations and favorite things. She loves to do silly challenges with her friends Ken, Harper and Ryan, and her sister Chelsea.

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m content_sales@mattel.com w www.mattel.com PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Barbie Princess Adventure (Animation, 1x72 min.) In this all-new musical, the adventure begins when Barbie meets Princess Amelia, who looks a lot like Barbie.

Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures (Animation, S2: 22x22 min.) Follow the everyday life of Barbie as she embarks upon exciting adventures with her family and friends (including Ken), from fun road trips to sister shenanigans.

Enchantimals Spring into Harvest Hills (Animation, 1x44 min.) When a magical accident keeps spring from arriving in Everwilde, a series of increasingly fantastical natural calamities threatens the land.

Enchantimals Secrets of Snowy Valley (Animation, 1x44 min.) Pristina Polar Bear embarks on a harrowing search for her missing bestie, Glacier, that leads her to Snowy Valley, where a freak hot coco factory accident threatens to destroy the endangered Key Glacier and Snowy Valley.

Thomas & Friends S24 (Animation, 20x11 min.)

Adventure and excitement abound for Thomas and

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the Steam Team on the island of Sodor. Thomas’ new friend Ruth shakes things up with exciting new intentions and technology.

Thomas & Friends Marvellous Machinery (Animation, 2x22 min.) When the Earl and his inventor friend Ruth host a Technology Fair, all sorts of amazing inventions find their way to Sodor.

As two sneaky thieves and their engine, Sonny, try to make off with one of the Marvellous inventions, it will be up to the Steam Team to stop them.

Thomas & Friends S25 (Animation, 104x11 min. & 2x60 min.) With an amazing new animated look, Thomas is joined by a wonderful group of familiar friends, including Percy, Diesel, Gordon, Nia and Sir Topham Hatt.

Agent 203 (Sci-fi adventure comedy, 26x22 min.)

Presented by Mondo TV and Toon2Tango. Zoe is Agent 203, on a quest to save the universe and find her father, while also coping with everyday teenage social and emotional issues.

Hey Fuzzy Yellow (Preschool 2D/live-action edutainment/emotainment, 52x11 min.) Presented

by Mondo TV and Toon2Tango. An unconventional curriculum-designed show to equip children with 21st-century skills using an approach that mirrors the parenting values of millennials.

Robot Trains (CGI comedy adventure, S3: 52x11 min.) Railwatch—trains that can become robots to defend Rail World—face their toughest challenge when Train X takes control of a deadly source of energy.

MONDO TV GROUP

O (39-06) 8632-3293 m silvia.darchivio@mondotvgroup.com w www.mondotvgroup.com Contact: Matteo Corradi, pres. & CEO; Maria B. Fois, CEO, Mondo TV Iberoamerica; Luana Perrero, head, content sales; Paolo Zecca, chief prod. officer.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS MeteoHeroes (2D comedy adventure educational, 52x7 min.) Six superpowered kids fight to protect our planet from climate change and pollution in a funny series full of adventures that both educates and entertains.

Annie & Carola (2D comedy, 52x11 min.) Nerdy Carola builds Annie, a robot clone, as a friend. But the crazy, uninhibited Annie drags Carola into all the situations she fears the most.

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Sissi the Young Empress (CGI comedy adventure, S3: 26x11 min.) Sissi and Franz are now married. Sissi is still a free-spirited girl and doesn’t hesitate to help her human and animal friends around Shobrunn estate.

Invention Story (CGI comedy, 52x11 min.) The tale of a creative young fox, whose brilliant and eccentric inventions delight the inhabitants of Carrot Town and infuriate the angry, jealous mayor.

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Contact: Belinda Menendez, pres. & chief revenue officer, global dist. & intl.; Don McGregor, EVP, head, worldwide dist.; Chloe Van den Berg, SVP, head, kids & family ent.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (Animation/ action/adventure, 49x30 min.) Set against the events of Jurassic World, six teenagers’ oncein-a-lifetime camp experience on Isla Nublar is threatened as dinosaurs wreak havoc across the island.

Gabby’s Dollhouse (Animation/live action, 40x30 min.) Join Gabby in her fantastical animated world full of adventure and adorable cat friends in this preschool show.

Trolls: Holiday in Harmony (Animation/ music/comedy, 1x30 min.) An all-new CG animated special that will light up the holiday season with festive traditions, musical moments and heartfelt humor for audiences around the world.

The Mighty Ones (Animation/comedy, 40x30 min.) Follow the hilarious adventures of a twig, a pebble, a leaf and a strawberry as they have fun living life large in their wild world.

Archibald’s Next Big Thing is Here! (Animation/comedy, 24x30 min.) Follow Archibald as he “yes-ands” through life in this comedy about the importance of being present and celebrating the journey, not just the destination.

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Dragons Rescue Riders Heroes of the Sky (Animation/adventure, 24x30 min.) Viking twins Dak and Leyla work alongside their dragon friends to defend and protect other dragons in exciting adventures around their home of Huttsgalor.

Rhyme Time Town (Animation/music, 21x30 min. & 10x15 min.) Daisy the Puppy and Cole the Kitten guide young children through a colorful and adventurous world filled with nursery rhymes and imaginative play.

Fast & Furious: Spy Racers (Animation/action, 52x30 min.) Tony Toretto and his friends are recruited by a government agency to infiltrate an elite racing league that’s a front for a world-dominating crime organization.

Gabby’s Dollhouse

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (Animation/adventure, 30x30 min.) After spending her entire life living in an underground burrow, Kipo is thrust into an adventure on the surface of a fantastical post-apocalyptic Earth.

Curious George (Animation/educational, 198x30 min.) With a strong focus on education, the series incorporates early science and math content as preschoolers follow George’s curiosity-driven, fun adventures.

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PINK PARROT MEDIA

O (1-514) 270-2522 ext. 268 m info@pinkparrotmedia.ca w www.pinkparrotmedia.ca Contact: Marie-Claude Beauchamp, pres.; Tania Pinto Da Cunha, VP & head, intl. sales; Genevieve Soucy, sales mgr.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Snowsnaps (CGI, 52x5 min./26x11 min.) Best friends Violet, Tomas, Sami and Kiki love to play outside and invent wildly funny and silly games in the snow.

NCK Backstage (2D, 10x2 min.) Join the NCK band in the green room as they prepare for their latest performance. No one said being a pop star was easy, but it sure is fun.

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Double Dribble (2D, 10x2 min.) Bron and Brina are twin Sasquatch siblings who hang out after school and shoot hoops in the great North.

SINKING SHIP ENTERTAINMENT

O (1-416) 533-8172 m info@sinkingship.ca w www.sinkingship.ca Contact: Kate Sanagan, head, sales, Canada, U.S., France; Marilyn Kynaston, head, sales, Western Europe; Mehmet Gunduz, mgr., sales, CEEMA, LatAm. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Demon Headmaster (Family live action, 10x22 min.) The worst school in the country becomes the best overnight. How? It’s up to a group of kids to crack the demon headmaster’s plan.

Dino Dana (Live action/CGI, 52x22 min./or 11min. eps.) Dana is a feisty 10-year-old “paleontologist in training” who (like Dan and Trek before her) eats, sleeps and breathes dinos.

Endlings (Live action/CGI, 24x22 min.) Follows four teenagers in foster care who discover they’re not alone in the universe, even though sometimes it can feel like they are.

Lockdown (Live-action mystery, 8x26 min./or 13min. eps.) Follows a group of friends living in a big city affected by COVID-19. The series is shot entirely via webcam and smartphones.

My Home My Life (Kids unscripted, 13x22 min./or 7-min. eps.) Follows a child who invites the audience into their life to see their home, their family, their customs and traditions.

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his best friend Sir Bobblysock, goes on madcap adventures in the town of Pawhaven.

WildWoods (Kids 4-7 live action, 26x11 min.) A liveaction comedy featuring Poppy and Cooper, an odd couple in a laugh-out-loud series with a lot of heart.

Lily’s Driftwood Bay (Kids 4-6 2D mixed media, 96x7 min. & 4x14 min.) Five-year-old Lily lives in a beach hut with her Dad. Every day, the sea washes up a curious new treasure that sparks Lily’s imagination and takes her across the way to Driftwood Bay.

Odd Squad (Live action/CGI, 114x22 min./or 11min. eps.) A live-action comedy about kid agents who work for a secret government agency run by kids.

The Unlisted (Live action/adventure, 15x24 min.)

Dru and Kal discover a secret society, named The Entity, who plan to impose global control over the world’s youth.

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Big City Park (Kids 4-6 live action, 26x11 min.)

Features Billy the badger, Dara the fox and Ruairi, who live in a park with their human friend and parkkeeper May where unscripted kids come to visit every day.

Contact: Colin Williams, CEO; Alexandros van Blanken, sales mgr.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ODO (Kids 3-5 2D, 52x7 min.) Odo is a little owl with a huge amount of self-belief. This is a comedy series about a little owl’s refusal to be what society expects them to be.

Claude (Kids 4-6 2D, 50x12 min. & 11x2 min.)

Claude is a very helpful little dog who, together with

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WildBrain Spark; Caroline Tyre, VP, global sales & rights strategy; Katie Wilson, VP, channels & curation; Lara Ilie, VP, rev. share & transactional; Richard Rowe, dir., intl. acq. & coprod.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Kids, 20x11 min.) This animated Tom Gates story is interwoven with live-action crafts and drawing, stop-motion games and music videos. Also features author/illustrator Liz Pichon.

Dorg Van Dango (Kids, 52x11 min.) Dorg Van Dango is a normal teenager growing up in Normill, where four magical beings crash-land in his backyard and turn his life upside down.

considers to be the most pivotal summer of his life—which was just a few weeks ago.

Denis and Me (Kids, 10x3 min. & 20 eps. in prod.)

Created by Canadian YouTuber Denis Kopotun and animation writer/showrunner Diana Moore, an animated comedy about the adventures of a quirky 12-year-old named Denis and his best friend, an enterprising business cat named Sir Meows A Lot. Fireman Sam (Preschool, S12: 13x11 min., S13: 26x11 min. in prod.) Season 12 follows the adventures of Fireman Sam and newcomer to Pontypandy, Police Constable Malcom Williams.

Fireman Sam: Norman Price and the Mystery of the Sky (Preschool, 1x60 min.) In this season 12 special, a series of emergencies have Fireman Sam and PC Malcolm raising their eyebrows, as a mysterious “Flying Man” keeps saving the day just in time.

Polly Pocket (Kids, S2: 26x11 min., S3: 52x11 min. in prod.) With her shrinking-powered magic locket around her neck and her friends by her side, Polly Pocket proves there’s no adventure too big for “tiny power.”

Malory Towers (Tween, 13x24 min.) This liveDorg Van Dango action tween show, set in the late 1940s, follows Chip and Potato (Preschool, 40x11 min.) Chip, a 12-year-old Darrell’s dreams of adventure and 4-year-old pug puppy, takes her first steps towards independence at an all-girls’ boarding school. independence at kindergarten with secret friend Potato—a teensy tiny mouse—at her side.

WINSING ANIMATION Alva’s World (Kids 5+, 52x11 min.) Our pint-sized O (86-20) 3763-5953 heroine is pitted against the plots of three duplicim sophie@winsing.net tous dunderheads—the Trolls of Gizmo. Gizmo is w en.winsing.net the world that echoes the internet environment and Contact: Ben Gu, CEO; Echo Gu, VP; Jinming Lu, social-media landscape.

Summer Memories (Kids, 40x11 min.) Follows dir.; Sophie Lau, head, intl. mktg.; Tracy Lee, intl. lic.

11-year-old Jason as he reminisces about what he exec.

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makes a decision to firmly stand her ground, just like her father, when the carnivores invade next time.

GG Bond: Racing (Kids 4-8 action/adventure, 104x15 min.) GG Bond enters into an unknown space accidentally and has to participate in speed races to find his fellows and find a way back home.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Team S.T.E.A.M.! (Kids 4-8/family 3D edutainment, 104x15 min.) An upbeat series filled with high adventure, humor and heart. The kids overcome problems using the STEM curriculum.

GOGOBUS (Kids 2-5/family 3D edutainment, 156x13 min.) A series based on social and emotional learning, revolving around an artificial school bus with the capability of transforming into the shape of different vehicles.

GG Bond: Undersea Wonders (Kids 4-8 action adventure, 104x15 min.) GG Bond will lead his team members to explore a world underwater.

They will meet the trapped Tina and the brave Princess Coral.

GG Bond: Dino Diary (Kids 3-6 3D comedy/adventure/action, 104x13 min.) GG Bond and his fellows travel back to the Mesozoic Era to collect information on different dinosaurs.

Diary of Dinosaurs (Comedy/adventure/action, 1x90 min.) Yaya overcomes her inborn fear and

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Contact: Fred Burcksen, pres. & CEO; Robert Franke, VP, ZDFE.drama; Peter Lang, VP, ZDFE.junior; Ralf Rückauer, VP, ZDFE.unscripted.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Zoom—The White Dolphin (Animation, 104x12 min.) Follows the adventures of Yann, an intrepid 15-year-old teen, and his best friend Zoom, a white dolphin of exceptional intelligence. Environmental awareness, comedy and humor are central to the series, expressed through creative stories.

Pan Tau (Live action, 14x25 min.) Elegant, silent and yet full of fantastic surprises—whenever a kid needs help, Pan Tau steps in with a smile and incredible magic that will make you wonder and laugh.

Hoodie (Live action, 52x11 min.) A superhero story centered on a perfectly normal boy with an exceptional talent for parkour and a heart for justice.

Space Nova (Animation, 26x22 min.) The year 2162 has been a blast for the Aussie spaceexploring Nova family, especially when they discover the first-ever proof that humanity is not alone in the universe.

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Zoom—The White Dolphin

The Worst Witch (Live action, 52x28 min.) Faithfully based on Jill Murphy’s well-loved books, this is an exciting series of adventures for one of the most iconic and best-loved characters in children’s literature.

Heirs of the Night (Live action, S1-2: 26x26 min.)

In 1889, the children of the five remaining European vampire clans come together to join forces and learn from each other, as each child has powers unique to their clan. Now in its second season.

The Bureau of Magical Things (Live action, 40x25 min.) Follows the adventures of teenage girl Kyra, who is magically transformed into a Tri-ling when caught in a clash between an elf and a fairy.

Lassie (Animation, 52x22 min.) Lassie is smart, loyal and ready to cross rivers and fires to come to the rescue of her young owner, 10-year-old Zoe, at the Grand Mountain National Park that they call home.

Find Me in Paris (Live action, 78x25 min.) A fun fishout-of-water story about Lena Grisky, a Russian princess and student at the Paris Opera Ballet School who accidentally time travels to present day.

Alice-Miranda Friends Forever (Animation, 1x80 min.) Alice-Miranda is an extraordinary young girl who studies at WinchesterfieldDownsfordvale Girls Academy, a place of friendship and fun, but also of high drama, mystery and intrigue.

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