9 STORY SETS MIPCOM JR 2010 FOR INTERATIONAL DEBUT OF MAKING STUFF

New Children’s Factual Series Peers into Factories and Manufacturing Plants
To Show Kids How Everyday Items are Made

52 x 5” Episodes Slated for Release This Fall

Toronto - September 2010

Canada-based production company 9 Story Entertainment, in association with Loten Media, producer of hit series “Mighty Machines” has set MIPCOM JR 2010 for the international debut of MAKING STUFF, a fascinating new factual series for children, it was announced by 9 Story Entertainment CEO Vince Commisso.

At MIPCOM JR, 9 Story will screen t five completed episodes of the 52 x 5” series which is slated for broadcast on TVOntario, TFO, and Knowledge Network this fall.

Making Stuff follows the adventures of Gears, an animated host made out of spare parts from the factory floor and his animated pal Wiz, whose x-ray vision helps children understand the inner workings of the machines they meet. Designed to show young viewers ages 4-7 how objects they encounter every day are made, the series is shot in HD in real factories, food plants and wherever items such as gelato, chocolate, teddy bears, kayaks, jigsaw puzzles and model trains are made.

“This wonderful new factual series is a terrific complement to our growing catalog of innovative new programming for children,” said Commisso. “We look forward to entertaining children around the globe with this unique, informative series hosted by appealing characters that show kids the real-life world of manufacturing products for the worldwide marketplace.”

At MIPCOM, 9 Story Entertainment will be offering a full slate of new and popular returning programs for children and tweens at Stand 02.10.

Media Inquiries: Sabrina Propper, RPiPR, 818.515.5798

9 Story Entertainments: Stephen Kelley , 416.530.9900

About 9 Story:
Founded in 2001, 9 Story Entertainment is an award-winning production and distribution company dedicated to delivering the most loved children’s properties internationally. Producer of such popular shows as Peep and the Big Wide World and Survive This, 9 Story has delivered over 200 half hours of television content. Led by executive producers Vince Commisso and Steven Jarosz, who have more than 25 years of combined specialized industry experience and leadership, the 9 Story team includes Executive Vice-President Natalie Osborne, heading up international business development, and Vice President of Development, Liliana Vogt. With 70+ employees and full production and distribution capabilities, 9 Story is a leader in the amazing and magical world of youth entertainment. www.9story.com

About Loten Media:
Loten Media Inc. is an independent television production company solely owned by Wendy Loten, founded in 1980. For over twenty-five years it has been involved in the production and post-production of award-winning television. The company produces high-quality programmes for broadcast in Canada and around the world.

Specializing in programming for young viewers, Wendy Loten has been the producer/director for the “Nature Connection With David Suzuki”, “Mighty Machines” (series 1,2 and 3), “Suzuki’s NatureQuest”, and four educational video series about Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Science / Geography. A one hour arts documentary in 2002 profiled the Toronto based Ballet Jörgen Canada as it toured Canada and the US.

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