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WildBrain picks up global distribution for new tween drama Louise Lives Large

Canadian kids and family entertainment company WildBrain announced Monday it will handle global sales, outside Ireland and Belgium, for the new eight-episode live-action tween drama Louise Lives Large, commissioned by Ireland’s RTÉ, Belgium’s Ketnet and WildBrain’s Family Channel. Aimed at kids aged 9 to 13, Louise Lives Large is created and written by Carol Walsh and is produced by Ireland’s Tailored Films, Belgium’s Storyhouse and Canada’s Vérité Films. Filmed in Ireland, the series features a cast of emerging young actors, including Beth Fallon as Louise and Aimee Kennedy as Jess. “The series follows the inspiring journey of newly cancer-free teen Louise Edgar as she embarks...