BANFF – Corus revealed its slate of new and returning original productions for its kids networks YTV and Teletoon for 2014 and 2015 that includes 18 commissioned shows.
The announcement, made from the Banff World Media Festival, details YTV’s lineup of new shows that includes live action series Max & Shred and The Game; a hybrid live action/animated series The Stanley Dynamic and animated series Looped. New series slated for Teletoon and Télétoon include animated comedy shows Atomic Puppet, Freak vs. Sweet, Winston Steinburger and Sir Dudley Ding Dong, ToonMart Marty, Craqué and Les Grandes Gueules (working title).
Corus will also be renewing several YTV series including Some Assembly Required Season 2 (Thunderbird Films), Numb Chucks Season 2 (9 Story Entertainment) and Nerds and Monsters Season 2 (Slap Happy Cartoons).
Teletoon and Télétoon renewals include Camp Lakebottom Season 2 (9 Story Entertainment), Total Drama “Riconculous Race” Season 6 (Fresh TV), Fugget About It Season 3 (9 Story Entertainment) and a one-hour Rocket Monkeys special (Breakthrough Entertainment). A third season of Au pays des Têtes à claques (Salambo TV Inc) has been green lit exclusively for Télétoon.
“We’re thrilled to be adding a number of original programs across our Corus kids networks that will delight audiences and that represent our strongest slate yet,” said Colin Bohm, VP television, head of Corus Kids, in the news release. “We are extremely proud of the new and returning shows and are excited to be collaborating with a rich and diverse pool of talented production partners, including studios that are new to Corus.”
