In an exciting development, Nelvana, a subsidiary of Corus Entertainment, has announced new sales for its upcoming preschool series Millie Magnificent. The series, inspired by the best-selling books from Ashley Spires, follows the adventures of Millie Sparks as she solves challenges in her neighborhood with her friends and dog. The show promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and trial-and-error. The series has been acquired by CANAL+ in France, Treehouse/STACKTV in Canada, and now in Finland, Switzerland, Sweden, Israel, and Hungary. The previous three books in the series have sold close to 1 million copies worldwide. Additionally, a new book titled 'The Most Magnificent Team' is set to debut in 2025. Mellany Welsh, VP and head of Nelvana and Kids Can Press, expressed excitement about the response to the series and praised the animation team for bringing Millie to life while maintaining the themes of learning and perseverance [da2c8dcb].
In other news, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor has been announced as the narrator for the animated series 'PeaKeeBoo' from UK creative studio Toikido and kids entertainment firm Cake. The series is based on upcoming YouTube shorts and will follow three friends, Pea, Kee, and Boo, who love hide-and-seek and the sounds and visuals of nature. The series will expand into five-minute episodes and will encourage themes of exploration, creativity, and playful learning. UK toy manufacturer Golden Bear Toys has been appointed as the master toy licensee for the series. Toikido is also known for the 'Piñata Smashlings' brand, which is being developed as an animated kids series [6226ac42].