Hasbro In Animation Deal With Canada’s Corus

Hasbro Studios, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution division of Hasbro Inc., has reached a comprehensive programming and marketing agreement with Canadian childrenand family TV broadcaster, Corus Entertainment.

The agreement covers a broad range of Hasbro Studios-produced series on Corus Entertainment’s kids services: YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), Teletoon and Teletoon Retro. It includes the anticipated series Transformers Prime, My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, G.I. Joe Renegades, The Adventures of Chuck and Friends and Pound Puppies.

“Corus Television marks the first of many international distribution agreements that are designed to create Hasbro’s immersive brand experiences around the world,” Hasbro Studios President Stephen Davis said. “We are delighted to be in business with Corus, one of Canada’s leading specialty and pay TV broadcasters, which is renowned for its niche-focused television brands, strong partnerships and compelling content.”