KidScreen Global

Pitch Guide 2011

Searching for a
few good pre-buys?
Welcome to the 2011 edition
of our annual Global Pitch

Guide. This year-round reference

tool details the programming

priorities for key kidcasters
around the world and gives
the scoop on the best way
to approach them.

Looking for: The pubcaster broadcasts 32 hours of childrens programming across

three channels each day between ABC 1 and kid-dedicated diginets ABC 2 (preschoolers) and ABC 3 (kids six to 15), so Uecker is looking for a wide variety of genres to
engage and entertain kids from three to 15 years old. High on ABCs current shopping
list are comedies targeting eight- to 12-year-olds, action-adventure shows for boys, documentaries of all types and the latest in factual and reality entertainment.
Preferred approach: ABCs independent producers website provides up-to-date
information on how to pitch shows (http://www.abc.net.au/tv/independent/childrens_about.htm) and you can send your pitch via email to childrens.acquisitions@abc.
net.au or send series bibles, screeners and accompanying literature to ABC Childrens
Acquisitions, ABC TV, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia.
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, MIPCOM

Astral
Media

(Canada)

Michael Goldsmith

Family Channel
Looking for: Live-action, half-hour
comedies that support the channels
Never a Dull Moment brand promise
and target girls and boys ages eight to
14. Up to 60% of Family Channels
programming comes from Disney US,
with the rest of the schedule comprised of Canadian original productions
and other acquisitions.
Playhouse Disney Canada
Looking for: Coming off a strong year,
which saw its ratings share increase
by 180% from September 2009,
Playhouse Disney is in the market for
entertaining and educational shows
for preschoolers. Understanding how a
potential show fits into the Playhouse
Disney lineup is key for producers looking to make a pitch.

Director of original
programming Preferred approach: Creators/

producers interested in pitching Family or PDC should send an email to

Goldsmith (michaelg@family.ca) or call
first (416-956-2010) to introduce their
concept and then request an opportunity to pitch it in person. Goldsmith
will accept a one-page concept outline
for a development deal pitch, and
production deal overtures should be
supported by a more fully developed
package that includes a bible, a script
and a financing scenario. The nets
really prefer to get in on the ground
floor of developing a concept in partnership with an established producer
so it aligns with channel branding.
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit,
Banff World Television Conference,
MIPCOM
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ABC
Australia

CBBC

Adina Pitt

(UK)

VP of content acquisitions
and co-productions
Looking for: As always, Pitt is open to hearing pitches for a
variety of genres that target kids six to 11, as well as the nine
to 14 set. But what shes really keen on right now is finding
animated comedies to complement the programming being
created by VP of original series Rob Swartz and his L.A.-based
team. Theyre evergreen, she says, noting shes keen on
animated comedies with 11-minute episodes as they offer more
programming flexibility. Shes also open to live action, particularly reality and game show formats.

Barbara Uecker

Head of programming
and acquisitions

Preferred approach: Email (adina.pitt@turner.com) is a great

way to start. Pitt is also happy to accept calls at 212-275-5032.
Market circuit: Natpe, KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, MIPCOM

Canal+
(France)

Laurence Blaevoet
Head of childrens
programming

Cartoon
Network
(US)

Looking for: Programs aimed at children ages six to 12. CBBC wants to
reflect the lives of its audience and provide multiplatform content that is
innovative, challenging and infectious. The net offer a distinctive schedule
of original drama, animation, comedy, news, factual programming and
events on a variety of platforms that allow children to get involved and
connect with the channel. Going forward, Kavanagh has identified some
key areas of interest in terms of what he is looking for. These include
issue-based drama, which he thinks will be really important for the net,
and sketch comedy shows. At the moment we have two sketch comedy
shows that do big business for us, he says, adding that he would like
more. CBBCs tone is funny, energetic, unpredictable and upbeat and gives
audiences opportunities to participate, learn something new and laugh out
loud. As for current hits, Lion TVs Horrible Histories has built a loyal following with kids on CBBC and Kavanagh is also excited about recent launches
Me and My Monsters and My Genius Idea. Both shows fit the mould of
series that incorporate real British kids into the program.
Preferred approach: Via the BBCs e-commissioning website at
www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning. Search for CBBC.
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, Cartoon Forum, MIPCOM

Damian Kavanagh

Controller

Canal+ Family
Looking for: Aimed at engaging a multi-generation audience,
Canal+s newest kid-inclusive channel is looking for programs
that work well for primetime co-viewing, in particular series
that are a bit edgier and cynical, but still speak to kids. And
Blaevoet and her team are going on something of a shopping
spree over the next 12 months, with a goal to pick up roughly
15 new series.
Piwi
Looking for: The cabsat operators premiere preschool channel
is aiming to acquire between eight and 10 animated series this
year that revolve around tender and sweet stories and wellknown brands, which simultaneously appeal to kids and make
parents comfortable.
Tltoon
Looking for: Tltoon was repositioned as a net for kids six to 10
after Canal+s acquisition of original owner TPS, and its now on the
lookout for animated series that feature funny stories with lots of
gags, adventures and friends. Princesses and fairies are also high on
the wish list for its girl viewers.

KidScreen

Global

Preferred approach: Blaevoet likes an email to gauge interest

(laurence.blaevoet@canal-plus.com) and recommends that its
best not to pitch before a trailer and scripts are ready to share.
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, MIPCOM, Ottawa
International Animation Festival

Newcomer Me and My Monsters meets CBBCs mandate

to incorporate real Brit kids into its programming

Pitch
Guide 2011

CSC
Media
Group

Looking for: Benbow says the preschool network is looking for more shows that involve
young children on-screen and actually go into a childs world to capture their environment.
I think that is incredibly appealing and very strong, and we know that children respond
really well to it, she says. Shows that look at the world from the perspective of a child
under the age of six are a big hit with Benbow, who cites the GCI/live-action series Waybuloo and live-action In the Night Garden as two solid examples. Additionally, CBeebies is in
the market for comedies, which remain really important to the channel.
Preferred approach: Producers looking to pitch to CBeebies can do so through the
Beebs e-commissioning website (www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning), but Benbow strongly
urges having a general conversation with her or her indie exec Sarah Colclough (sarah.
colclough@bbc.co.uk) first to make sure the network is interested in the idea.

(UK)

CBeebies

Francesca Newington

(UK)

Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, Cartoon Forum, MIPCOM

Kay Benbow
Controller

Nerd Corps comedy League

of Super Evil is a hit with
YTVs viewers

Head of childrens channels

Looking for: CSCs kids digital channel offering available on Sky,
Virgin and Freesat includes Pop (kids four to 10), Tiny Pop (preschool),
Pop Girl (girls seven to 12) and KIX (boys seven to 12). The schedules
of all four channels are comprised 100% from acquisitions, and each
one picks up between eight and 10 new series per year.

Looking for: Italian core kids six to 11 DTT channel DeA Kids was joined
by tween-targeted sisternet DeA Super just a few months ago, and Bruno,
who oversees both channels, would like to further emphasize the difference between the two order to create two loyal, but separate groups of
viewers. Hes currently focused on acquiring animated, comedy, game
show and live-action content for the channels.
Preferred approach: Producers interested in pitching either De Agostini
channel should submit a complete project, with synopsis, plot and details
of the main characters to Bruno (massimo.bruno@deagostini.it). He would
also like to see a CV of the producer detailing past experiences.
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, MIPCOM

Preferred approach: Producers interested in any or all of the

channels should begin with a brief email to Newington (francesca@
chartshow.tv). Screeners are also a good jumping-off point, as are
meetings at MIPCOM, which the channel finds an excellent forum to
begin a dialogue.

Massimo Bruno
Channel manager

De
Agostini

Market circuit: MIPCOM

(Italy)

Disney
Channels
Worldwide

Jocelyn Hamilton

VP of original
programming for kids,
comedy and drama

Disney is on a mission to find more

comedies to complement original
smash hit Phineas and Ferb

David Levine

VP of worldwide programming strategy,

acquisitions and co-productions

Corus
Kids

(Canada)

YTV
Looking for: The network is currently on the hunt for comedy programming that appeals to kids ages six to 12 and cultivates a co-viewing experience with families. Top performers for YTV include the international hit iCarly (Nickelodeon), as well
as Canadian-produced live actioner How to be Indie (DHX Media) and animated comedy League of Super Evil (Nerd Corps).
TREEHOUSE
Looking for: Treehouse is in the market for engaging, fun, humorous programming for its core audience of kids ages two
to five. An emphasis is placed on quality. We are looking for high-caliber character-driven series that will be market brands
for the network, says Hamilton.

Looking for: After experiencing global success with made-for-TV

movie co-productions Harriet the Spy (with 9 Story Entertainment)
and 16 Wishes (Marvista Entertainment) on Disney Channel, Levine
is looking for more animated and live-action movie co-production
opportunities. Additionally, concepts for DC should skew toward older
kids in the six to 14 range, and series and movies should be kiddriven family-inclusive comedies. For Disney XD, Levine says it would
be great to find more animated comedies along the lines of current
original hit Phineas and Ferb, along with shows that feature kids age
six to14 with strong/aspirational male leads who are growing and
accomplishing goals.

Preferred approach: Interested producers are directed to email pitches to program coordinator Nadia Jeronimo
(nadia.jeronimo@corusent.com).

Preferred approach: You can send materials to David Levine,

Disney Channels Worldwide, 3800 West Alameda Avenue, 21st Floor,
Burbank, CA, 91505, but email is preferred (david.levine@disney.com).

Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, MIPCOM

Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, MIPCOM

KidScreen

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Disney
Channels
(EMEA)

The Hub

Marc Buhaj

(US)

SVP of original programming

Looking for: Disney-branded television networks serve a broad audience of kids ages two to 14 and their families in
more that 60 million homes across the EMEA. Buhaj is looking for high-quality original content to grow audiences across
the region and drive three distinct brands within the portfoliokid-driven family-inclusive Disney Channel; boy-centric, girlinclusive Disney XD; and preschool channel Playhouse Disney. Disney Channel is looking for primetime-quality programming thats relatable, relevant, and aspirational for kids six to14 with a focus on tween girls.
Original programming for all three channels needs great characters, compelling stories, a unique visual or design
point of view and a fresh take on universal kid-relatable themes. A particular emphasis is placed on shows and
genres that can be localized for the channels with a high repeatability, such as talent searches, as well as live-action
and animation. As always, humor and storytelling are seen as essential elements for any new series. Shows must
also deliver on core Disney values of imagination, creativity, self-expression and optimism. Multiplatform potential
is important for any project. However, it must be driven by story and characters and not by interactive or merchandising plans. DC EMEA is genre- and medium-agnostic, and is currently developing, producing and buying both
live-action and animated projects. Disney Channels EMEA is a very hands-on creative partner that insists on working
closely with key creative talent from the early development stages and throughout the entire production.

Looking for: As a new channel for kids

six to 12 and their families looking to fill
the schedule for two to three years out,
the programming team of the Hasbro/
Discovery JV has cast a wide net for comedies, animation, live-action and game
shows that serve the core audience, with
a special focus on super-serving the older
range of that demo. The Hub spent the
last year racking up a full slate of original,
premiere and acquired series for its
October launch like Animal Mechanicals
(DHX Media), Dennis and Gnasher (DC
Thompson/Ludorum) and In The Night
Garden (Ragdoll/BBC), which account for
approximately 75% of the schedule. The
other 25% is comprised of series based
on Hasbro brands, including My Little
Pony, G.I. Joe and Transformers.

Preferred approach: For acquisitions, send queries to Dominic Gardiner, director of acquisitions (dominic.gardiner@disney.com). Animation development and co-production pitches for Disney Channel and Disney XD should
be made to Orion Ross, VP of original series (orion.ross@disney.com). Live-action development and co-production
pitches for Disney Channel and Disney XD should be made to Dario Rodino, VP of operations and production
(dario.rodino@disney.com). Development and co-production pitches for Playhouse Disney should be made to Beth
Gardiner, VP of original programming and development, Playhouse Disney (beth.gardiner@disney.com). Be sure to
include initial designs, synopses and bios of key creative talent involved.

Five
(UK)

Jessica Symons

Commissioning editor, childrens

Looking for: Having taken the helm of Fives signature preschool brand
Milkshake! last October, Symons is looking to add more strong story-led
series with eps between five and 10 minutes in length to the block, which
airs weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., weekends between 6 a.m. and 10
a.m. and weekends on DTT net FIVER between 6 a.m. and noon.
Preferred approach: When it comes to commissioned series, Symons
(jessica.symons@five.tv) prefers interested pitchers begin by sending her a onepage outline of the project, accompanied by any available scripts and visuals via
email. That said, Symons assures, we have commissioned from much less.
Market circuit: MIPCOM
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CEO

Preferred approach: The network does

not accept unsolicited material. All submissions must be made through a licensed
agent or entertainment attorney.

Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, Annecy, Cartoon Forum, MIPCOM

Thomas keeps racking up

ratings for Fives Milkshake!

Margaret Loesch

Transformers Prime headlines the new nets lineup

Market circuit: Natpe, KidScreen

Summit, MIPTV, MIPCOM

Looking for: Our major priorities are still to get animated properties
for kids six to 10. We still want classic animation, 2-D or CGI, with a
strong kid point of view, based around adventure and great storytelling,
and characters, explains Robinson. Secondly, I would say we are looking for movies, the sort of animated or live-action titles that families of
all ages, or kids of all ages can sit down and watch together, he adds.
And in addition to meeting the requirements of KidsCos core demo,
Robinson is looking for programming that is gender neutral and provides a safe family environment. Violent content need not apply.
Preferred approach: Producers looking to pitch KidsCo are bestserved by emailing a one sheet, and following up by sending any available demos, either on DVD or USB through the mail. Emails should
be directed to Robinson (paul@kidscotv.tv) or KidsCo programming
director Eileen McCarthy (eileen@kidscotv.tv). Producers should note
that KidsCo is interested in digital rights and would like to pick up VOD
rights as well.
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, Casbaa, Discop, MIPTV,
MIPCOM, ASTRA

KidsCo
(pan-European)

Paul Robinson
MD

KidScreen

Global

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Ki.Ka

(Germany)

Looking for: Innovative and strong properties targeting the six to nine demo,
and Debertin has a particular interest in finding animated series that are able to
reach the six to nines, but that also have the ability to skew slightly younger. He
adds Ki.Ka is also in the market for live-action series that target kids nine and
up, and cites ZDFs H20, NDRs The Peppercorns and Ki.Ka original production
KRIMI.DE as great examples.

Sebastian Debertin
Head of fiction,
acquisitions and
co-productions

Preferred approach: Send an email to Debertins assistant Silke Hochmuth

(silke.hochmuth@kika.de) or send a convincing one-page pitch via snail mail
(Gothaer Str. 36, 99094 Erfurt, Germany). However, if a full package including a
bible, pilot scripts and any screening materials is available, send it via post. Ki.Ka
will request further material if the initial correspondence piques its interest.

M6

(France)

Morgann Favennec

Looking for: The French terrestrial broadcasters childrens offering is now divided between the M6 Kid block
for the six to 10 crowd and preschool-skewing Disney Kid Club, which moved over from competitor TF1 in early
2010. Favennec says M6 Kid is moving away from taking on more action-adventure and focusing on scheduling animated comedy. Series with shorter episode lengths that come in at 11 or 13 minutes, instead of the
traditional 26 minutes, are also of interest, as are European co-pros and pre-buys. Understandably, Disney Kid
Club meets its programming requirements by dipping into the offerings from the House of Mousethe blocks
content provider.
Preferred approach: Producers interested in pitching can start by sending an introductory email to Favennec
(morgann.favennec@m6.fr).

Director of youth programs Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, Cartoon Forum, MIPCOM

Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, Goldener Spatz (Golden Sparrow

Kids Media Festival & Market), Cartoon Movie, Cartoon Forum, MIPCOM
Looking for: Macdonald says Nick UK is currently zeroing-in on live-action comedy for tweens. She
also expresses an interest in getting involved in new formats. For sisternet Nick Jr., she says any new
series she looks at need to feature adorable characters that will connect with the channels core two
to five audience. She cites eOnes Peppa Pig as one of the channels homegrown commissions that
complements its more established US-born series like Dora the Explorer. Nickelodeon, meanwhile
targets primarily the seven to 12 set.

Hensons Sid the Science

Kid has become a signature
show for Ludo

Preferred approach: To give creators the best opportunity to clearly outline their thoughts and ideas,
email Macdonald (debbie.macdonald@nickelodeon.co.uk) or senior acquisitions executive Lynsey
OCallaghan (lynsey.ocallaghan) with a brief description of the concept or idea.

Nickelodeon
(UK)

Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, Cartoon Forum, MIPCOM

eOnes Peppa Pig was greenlit by Nick UK
and is making its way to the broadcasters
State-side channel this year

Debbie Macdonald
VP of programming

Julien Borde

Head of children and

youth programming

Looking for: The year-old France Tlvisions umbrella brand that encompasses
all kids programming blocks across France 3, 4 and 5 offers 60 hours of childrens
programming during the week. High on the shopping list are animated and live-action
movies, specials and direct-to-video progams for the new weekly movie block, Cine
Ludo. Borde says hes also interested in series based on evergreen properties like
Snoopy, Pink Panther and Mr. Magoo for kids and families. He is also on the hunt for
animated preschool content.
Preferred approach: Borde encourages producers interested in pitching a completed series to France TV to contact his acquisitions team directly with an introductory
email. The team includes Christine Reinaudo (christine.reinaudo@francetv.fr), youth
acquisitions manager and Claire Heinrich (c.heinrich@francetv.com), negotiations
manager. Producers interested in co-producing with France TV should contact Cline
Limorato (celine.limorato@francetv.fr), deputy head of children and youth programs.
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, Cartoon Forum, MIPCOM

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Ludo

(France Tlvisions)

KidScreen

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Nickelodeon
(worldwide)

Jules Borkent

SVP of global acquisitions and international programming

Looking for: All genres of programming for Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and
Nicktoons around the world. Borkents focus for 2011/2012 is primarily
around live action, both comedy and other formats, as well as animated
comedies and action-adventure. Shows should have a global appeal and
formats should be easily adaptable for use in multiple regions.
Preferred approach: Borkent always looks forward to personal meetings during markets, such as MIPTV, but hes happy to take meetings in
his New York office, where he can be contacted via e-mail (jules.borkent@
mtvn.com) or phone (212-258-8000).

Nicks Borkent
is on the lookout
for more animated
comedies la SpongeBob

Looking for: RTL 2s kids programming

stands for strong fantasy and adventuredriven entertainment, targeting kids six to 13.
Its cross-media concept has been successful, so Lang is looking to further develop
MyPokito.de webworld and the Pokito Kids
Club. Lang says the network continues to
look for long-running adventure and fantasy
series that target the core demographic, and
stresses that the network is not interested in
series targeting preschoolers or those that
skew towards girls. Shes also on the hunt for
entertainment brands that offer web entertainment, club activities and strong merchandising along with unique TV performance.
These shows can be 2-D or CGI-animated or
live action.

Andrea Lang

VP of animation and childrens programming

Preferred approach: Send project information by mail first to Langs attention at LilDagover-Ring 1, 82031, Grnwald, Germany.
Once you receive feedback, send over your
DVD screening materials.

RTL 2

(Germany)

Market circuit: Natpe, KidScreen Summit,

MIPTV, MIPCOM

Market circuit: Natpe, KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, LA Screenings, MIPCOM

Looking for: PBS is currently open to pursuing any curriculum-based

series that play to its two target audiences, kids two to five and four to
eight. Just about any format will be considered as long as the idea and style
are intriguing. Producers interested in utilizing puppets should note that
the network finds these types of shows skew extremely young. And every
project PBS works on must integrate on-air and online content, and will be
distributed via every platform currently available.
Preferred approach: The broadcaster prefers to accept pitches through
the mail. Producers can get in touch with Brad Pettingell (bwpettingell@pbs.
org) via email to get the appropriate submission release forms before sending pitch materials to Simensky.
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, Ottawa International Animation Festival

Linda Simensky

VP of childrens of programming

PBS
(US)

The Cat in the Hat Knows a

Lot About That! was PBS Kids
sole 2010 co-production

Super
RTL

(Germany)

Frank Dietz

Head of acquisitions
and co-productions
Looking for: Comedy is at the top of Super RTLs shopping list,
which shouldnt be a surprise given the networks current slate of
programming that includes Mr. Bean, Phineas and Ferb and Kim
Possible. The focus is on finding animated comedies targeting
four- to nine-year-olds. Series should be gender neutral and family
friendly. However, the nets not looking for anime, titles heavily
steeped in action or anything decidedly boy-skewing, as these types
of programs are not a fit with Super RTLs positioning.
Preferred approach: Please send bibles, storylines and screeners to Dietz or senior manager of acquisitions and co-productions
Sylvia Schmller at RTL Disney Fernsehen, Richard-Byrd-Strasse
6, 50829 Kln, Germany. Animation tests are helpful, but not
absolutely required.
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, Annecy, Cartoon
Forum, MIPCOM

14

Multiplatform Wakfu
is RTL 2s ideal boys
action pickup

KidScreen

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Caroline Tyre Looking for: Comedies for kids six to 11 that really appeal to a 10-year-old boy

Director of programming sweetspot and are girl- and parent-inclusive. Tyres not looking for storyboard-

Teletoon
(Canada)

driven, slapstick fare for the six to nine crowd. High on her list are writer-driven
shows for media-savvy tweens that would be companions to Johnny Test and
Jimmy Two Shoes and good lead-ins to Teletoons co-view family shows like The
Bugs Bunny & Tweety Show and Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated that air in the
kids primetime block from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tyre is also keeping an eye out for
primetime comedy shows for adults 18 to 49 that arent offensive if little ones are
still awake past 9 p.m. and watching with their parents (i.e. shows that fit in with
other animated hits like The Simpsons and Futurama).

Looking for: The 24-hour Spanish-language broadcaster hosts a daily kids block targeting two- to six-year-olds
called Ninos. In terms of the programming mix, Vogelmann says V-me is only interested in animated series for
Ninos, but is not restrictive when it comes to program length. However, we buy a lot of seven-minute series,
she says. In fact, most of the shows we buy have episodes that run seven minutes long. She says V-me will
continue to look for shows targeting the two to six demo, and though the network strives for gender-neutral
programming, recent acquisitions have tended to skew a little bit towards boys.

Doris Vogelmann

Director of programming

Preferred approach: Producers looking to pitch to Vogelmann (dvogelmann@vmetv.com) are instructed to

begin with an email with a brief description and a link to a demo.
Market circuit: MIPCOM

V-me
(US)

Preferred approach: Send Tyre an e-mail (carolinet@teletoon.com) with a

short synopsis of the series and a picture, if available.
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, MIPCOM, Ottawa International Animation Festival

VRAK

(French Canada)

Dominique Bazay
VP of programming

Looking for: VRAK continues to be on the lookout for good tween sitcoms
that target nine- to 14-year-olds. Think Life with Derek, The Latest Buzz. That
would be number-one on our list for next year, Bazay says. The French-language net also launched a dedicated movie block this year, and shes keeping
an eye out for family films to fill the slot. VRAK produces roughly 110 hours of
original programming a year, and as a result does not engage in co-productions,
but does pre-buy series.
Preferred approach: The best way for producers to contact VRAK is to send
an email to director of acquisitions Johane Landry (jlandry@chaines.astral.com) or
director of original production Eve Tessier-Bouchard (etessier-bouchard@chaines.
astral.com). Emails should include a brief synopsis of the project being pitched.
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, MIPCOM

Hit Wizards of Waverly

Place fits right in with
VRAKs tween-centric
positioning

Jelly Jamm is a recent

pan-Euro pickup for
Turner EMEA

Cecilia Persson

VP of content acquisitions and co-productions

Turner

Broadcasting

(EMEA)

Looking for: With three channels to serveCartoon Network (boys six to 11),
Boomerang (kids two to 11, families) and Cartoonito (preschoolers)Turner
Broadcasting EMEA is looking for original and entertaining programs for kids,
either in animation or live action. Its also started making more pan-regional prebuy and Persson is currently looking for live-action comedies for flagship net CN.
Meanwhile, on the heels of late-fall pickups of Puppy in My Pocket (Mondo)
and Jelly Jamm (Vodka Capitol) for Cartoonito and Boomerang EMEA, she says
the broadcaster is getting ready to announce a new preschool-targeted commission and three similar acquisitions.
Preferred approach: Please email Richard Rowe, director of acquisitions
EMEA, with a brief outline of the program (richard.rowe@turner.com).
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, LA Screenings, MIPCOM

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Looking for: Entertaining, innovative curriculum-oriented series for preschool and demos six to 10. Innovative,
new programs with a digital platform and low-cost model
are particularly of interest. Sullivan wants a program with
partial or full funding, an easily understood concept or
well-known brand, and a cross-platform strategy. She
needs proof the program can be delivered on budget,
and would like to see details about the creative team. Its
a great idea to add research data that demonstrates a
need for this series.
Preferred approach: Mail any pitch information to
the attention of Eric Taub at WGBH, One Guest Street,
Boston, Massachusetts, 02135

vp & publisher
Jocelyn Christie (jchristie@brunico.com)
editorial
Lana Castleman Editor
(lcastleman@brunico.com)
Kate Calder Senior Writer
(kcalder@brunico.com)
Gary Rusak Senior Writer
(grusak@brunico.com)

WGBH
(US)

Wendy Goldman Getzler Senior Online Writer

(wgoldman@brunico.com)

business development
and advertising sales

(416) 408-2300, 1-800-KID-4512

Myles Hobbs Associate Publisher
(mhobbs@brunico.com)

Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, Banff World

Television Conference, MIPCOM

Kristina Ejem Account Manager

(kejem@brunico.com)
Ian Lambur Account Manager
(ilambur@brunico.com)

Brigid Sullivan

Lauren Talledo B
 usiness Development Executive
KidScreen Connect (ltalledo@brunico.com)

VP of childrens educational
and interactive programming

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Looking for: Finnish-speaking YLE TV2 airs more than 800 hours of childrens programming per
year, of which roughly 60% is acquired animation. Its now looking for innovative, high-quality toons.
For preschoolers, the stories should not only be fun to watch, but should also have educational
values. Animation pitches should provide multiplatform content.
Preferred approach: Email (virve.schroderus@yle.fi) or post the details of the project to Tohlopinranta 31 P.O. Box 196, 33101, Tampere, Finland. All pitches should have synopses for at least
three episodes, as well as main character designs.
Market circuit: KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, Annecy, Cartoon Forum, MIPCOM

Virve Vicky Schroderus

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