9 Story Makes Strategic Addition to Executive Team
Toronto, september 13, 2006

9 Story Entertainment, the Emmy and Gemini award-winning animation company, is pleased to announce the addition of Natalie Osborne to its growing executive team.

Osborne will assume the role of Executive Vice President of Business Development, leading the effort to grow international distribution and the company's portfolio of intellectual properties. Natalie joins the 9 Story team with over 10 years industry experience. She has worked with some of the world's top media companies, including NBC Universal in London, England, where she specialized in children's and family programming.

In 2003, Natalie became Vice President of Acquisitions for Universal Pictures Visual Programming, a boutique production and acquisition unit specializing in pop culture, children's and family programs. As head of programming, she initiated the acquisition, development and production of new intellectual properties and oversaw the brand management of the unit's existing program portfolio in all media, including video/DVD, television, publishing and consumer products.

"Natalie's depth of experience and dynamic personality make her an excellent addition to the 9 Story family," explained Vince Commisso, partner and executive producer, 9 Story Entertainment. "Her commitment to nurturing ideas and building properties with enduring appeal will be a tremendous contribution to our continued success."

Osborne's career has spanned all sides of the business and several continents and cultures. Her experience in identification, acquisition and brand management of children's properties include Mattel's direct-to-video Barbie movies, Nelvana's new CGI Care Bears feature films, and the Kids Like Us smash hit, Hi-5.

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