Nelvana branches out beyond children’s programming

TORONTO – Nelvana, an international producer and distributor of children’s content, is branching out, having announcing today it has teamed up with creator media studio Kin Community Canada “to bring global licensing deals to two top content creators from Kin’s roster,” according to a press release. “This marks an exciting chapter for Nelvana as we venture into lifestyle licensing and merchandising,” said Mellany Masterson, head of Nelvana, in the press release. Nelvana will secure “global distribution and licensing deals for bestselling cookbook author and esteemed vegan chef Lauren Toyota, focusing on indulgent and accessible vegan packaged foods, and home décor...