NELVANA CRAFTS MORE INTERNATIONAL SALES FOR PRESCHOOL SERIES MILLIE MAGNIFICENT
January 22, 2025
ABC (Australia), DR and Télé-Québec to Launch Millie Magnificent Series in 2025
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TORONTO, January 22, 2025 – Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor, and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, announces three new international sales for its new 3D animated original series Millie Magnificent (52×11).The highly anticipated preschool series based on the best-selling books by Ashley Spires is set to roll out on ABC (Australia), DR in Denmark and Télé-Québec in French Canada throughout 2025. These latest sales join an impressive roster of previously announced international broadcasters including Canal+ (France), Treehouse/STACKTV (English Canada), YLE (Finland), RTS (Switzerland), SVT (Sweden) and HOP! (Israel).
“With its imaginative storylines and premium animation, Millie Magnificent is a celebration of creativity, innovation and perseverance, with values that resonate deeply with today’s young audiences,” said Tonya Lindo, Head of Business Operations at Nelvana and Kids Can Press. “Leveraging the success of Kids Can Press’ publishing program and our animated short film, we’re delighted to welcome ABC, DR and Télé-Québec to our growing list of partners for Millie Magnificent. Each of these platforms are home to many beloved original children’s programs making them the ‘most magnificent’ destination for Millie and her Creato-Crew friends.”
“It’s going to be MAGNIFICENT!” That’s the motto of avid creator, problem solver and innovator Millie Sparks. Inspired by the best-selling book series by Ashley Spires and Nelvana’s award-winning short film The Most Magnificent Thing. The series highlights Millie’s determination and sparks of imagination. Featuring her adorable dog Wallace and best friends Ben & Maya, Millie strives to find the most magnificent solutions to challenges in their community while navigating big emotions in a kid friendly context.
“We’re excited to bring Millie Magnificent to our audiences in 2025. Millie’s infectious curiosity and the can-do approach to STEAM sets this series apart. It’s a great extension of the story world from the half hour special, which has been enjoyed on our platforms since 2020.” said Maria-Nicole Miriklis, Acquisitions Manager, ABC (Australia).
Building off the success of the book series, short film and new animated series, Kids Can Press, Corus Entertainment’s award-winning, internationally acclaimed children’s book publisher, previously announced a fourth ‘Most Magnificent’ book from bestselling BC author-illustrator Ashley Spires. Launching in 2025, The Most Magnificent Team, explores the ups and downs of working with others and follows best-selling titles The Most Magnificent Thing, The Most Magnificent Idea, and The Most Magnificent Maker’s A to Z, which have collectively sold nearly one million copies worldwide. The books feature the same grit and determination from our heroine and her friends, with heartwarming, teachable moments for young readers.
For broadcast and licensing opportunities, email nelvana.distribution@corusent.com.
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About Nelvana
Entertaining kids for over 50 years, Nelvana is a world-leading international producer and distributor of children’s animated and live-action content. Nelvana produces a stable of award-winning and globally renowned brands that focus on comedies, preschool and action series, and ancillary consumer products programs. Nelvana’s content airs on Corus Entertainment’s kids channels in Canada and in over 180 countries around the world. The Nelvana library has well over 5,000 episodes of programming and has received over 70 major international program awards including Emmys® and Canadian Screen Awards. Visit the Nelvana website at nelvana.com.
About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 30 specialty television services, 37 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, digital and streaming platforms, and social digital agency and media services. Corus’ roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, Flavour Network, Home Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Showcase, Slice, Adult Swim, National Geographic and Global News, along with streaming platforms STACKTV, TELETOON+, the Global TV App and Curiouscast. Corus is also an internationally-renowned content creator, producer and distributor as well as the domestic advertising representative and an original content partner for Pluto TV, a Paramount Company. For more information visit www.corusent.com.
About Kids Can Press
Kids Can Press is a leading Canadian-owned children’s publisher, part of the Corus Entertainment family, and a recipient of the distinguished Bologna Prize for Best Children’s Publisher, North America. For over 50 years, Kids Can Press has published acclaimed and award-winning picture books, nonfiction, middle grade, and young adult fiction titles that have been translated and sold around the world.
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