TORONTO – 9 Story Media Group has bought Out of the Blue Enterprises, the creator and producer behind children’s series Super WHY, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and owner of the legacy toy brand Colorforms.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Out of the Blue, based in New York City, will become a wholly owned subsidiary of 9 Story Media Group with managing director Samantha Freeman staying on to lead the company and co-founder Angela Santomero continuing to serve as creator and executive producer.
9 Story and Out of the Blue have previously worked together on the animated series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, which 9 Story produces and distributes internationally with The Fred Rogers Company in association with Out of the Blue. The two companies have also worked together on Creative Galaxy for Amazon Studios, which Out of the Blue produces and 9 Story is the animation partner. Both series are currently in production on new seasons.
“Having worked with Angela and Samantha on Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Creative Galaxy, we have tremendous respect for their creative capabilities”, said 9 Story president and CEO Vince Commisso, in the news release. “Out of the Blue has a proven track record in developing unique and beloved brands for a preschool audience. Joining forces broadens our development capabilities, increases our consumer products reach and extends our presence in the U.S. We look forward to working with the entire Out of the Blue team and are absolutely thrilled to welcome them into the 9 Story Media Group family.”
With facilities in Toronto, Dublin, and Manchester, 9 Story Media Group is a creator, producer and distributor of kids and family focused intellectual property.
