9 Story Media Group

10/09/2025

Our MIPCOM slate just dropped - and it’s jam-packed with standout series - here’s what you need to know!

We’re rolling out a slew of new kids & family programming that spans magical dragons, sparkling pups, game show chaos, and live action witches. The slate includes new series in development, fresh acquisitions, and new episodes of returning favorites for preschool through teen audiences.

🔗Read the Full Announcement:
https://9story.com/scholastic-entertainment-and-9-story-media-group-announce-exciting-slate-for-mipcom-2025/

10/07/2025

🎧 Don’t miss 9 Story’s Alix Wiseman, SVP Distribution & Acquisitions, on the C21 Podcast, diving into how YouTube is transforming kids’ TV, and what it means for producers, platforms, and young audiences.

With BBC’s Patricia Hidalgo, Cake’s Dominic Gardiner, and JAM Media’s John Rice, Alix delivers fresh, forward-looking insights on navigating the world’s biggest video platform.

🔗 Listen now: https://www.c21media.net/c21podcasts/youtube-and-kids-tv-the-bbcs-patricia-hidalgo-cakes-dominic-gardiner-jam-medias-john-rice-and-9-storys-alix-wiseman-dissect-the-dynamics/
⏱️ Alix joins at 39:28

10/06/2025

👀 Told Not to Watch, Millions Tuned In! 👀

Following a record-breaking debut in Australia, 9 Story Distribution has acquired the worldwide rights (excluding Australia & NZ) to the hit animated comedy Do Not Watch This Show! 🎉

Based on Andy Lee’s bestselling Do Not Open This Book series, the new show has taken Australia by storm and officially become the biggest launch of a new Children & Family show in ABC iview history! With 115M+ minutes streamed and a second season greenlit, this breakout series is now set to charm global audiences. Our team will launch international sales at this year’s MIPJunior and MIPCOM.

🔗 https://9story.com/told-not-to-watch-millions-tuned-in-now-9-story-is-bringing-the-hit-series-do-not-watch-this-show-to-global-audiences/

10/02/2025

Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures is landing as a full half-hour series in 2026 on PBS KIDS! 🎉

The new animated series builds on its original shorts and the legacy of the Emmy-nominated Super Why!, expanding the universe with even more action, adventure, and literacy-powered fun. The show supports early literacy for preschoolers and kindergarteners through seven-minute action-packed stories that follow the adventures of the beloved Super Readers in the epic comic-book world of Reader Valley. 📚

09/25/2025

✨ ‘Glamazing’ play is on the way! ✨
Playmatestoys joins forces with 11:11 Media and HappyNest Entertainment on Paris & Pups, our new animated series inspired by Paris Hilton and her real-life pets.

The multi-year licensing deal will include dolls, playsets, collectibles, plush, and more, with the toy line anticipated to launch globally in fall 2026.

Watch the series now on YouTube and follow Paris and Pups for more updates.

Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/47Y8DF8

09/23/2025

✨Step into the STARKLE!✨
Our glamazing new animated series, Paris and Pups, inspired by Paris Hilton and her real-life pets, has officially launched on YouTube!

A huge, heartfelt thank you to our amazing partners at Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media and HappyNest Entertainment – for their creativity, collaboration, and passion in bringing this series to life.

Watch episode 1 streaming now on the Paris & Pups YouTube channel!

And don’t forget to subscribe – there is so much more to come!

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/

09/22/2025

Heading to The Animation Conference (TAC) at the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) this year? 🎬 Don’t miss Karen Fowler, VP of Development at 9 Story Media Group, participating in the “Roundtable: What’s On-Screen for the Future?” Facilitated by Mary Bredin, this roundtable brings together industry leaders and creators to explore how animated stories can envision future worlds that are joyful, just, and environmentally sustainable.
🗓️ Thursday, September 25th
🕦 11:30am – 12:30pm

09/17/2025

🎉Big news! We’ve teamed up with Future Today to launch the first-ever Scholastic-branded streaming app – now on Roku and Amazon Fire TV, with more destinations coming soon! 📺✨

Families can enjoy 400+ hours of beloved favorites like Clifford, Goosebumps and The Magic School Bus, on-demand, in a free, safe and trusted destination.

https://bit.ly/4mfezNb

08/26/2025

We’re officially ✨pupsessed✨ with this trailer 🐶🌟 Paris and Pups premieres September 23 on YouTube ▶

08/20/2025

The Sweetie Squad is making headlines 🎇 Get your first look at Paris and Pups , our ‘glamazing’ new animated kids’ series inspired by Paris Hilton and her real-life pets! 🐶✨

Premiering September 23 on YouTube, this starkle-powered series is produced and developed by Hilton’s 11:11 Media, HappyNest Entertainment, and 9 Story Media Group.

📚 And coming Fall 2026, Scholastic will be bringing Paris & Pups to books, so families can enjoy even more Sweetie Squad stories with their favourite pups.

Watch the trailer now on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edh_cFb9fig

08/20/2025

Press play ▶️ on the trailer for Paris and Pups and get pupsessed 🐶💖

Hi loves, it’s Paris! 💕 I’m so excited to finally share the very first look at my new animated series, Paris & Pups, premiering on YouTube in September 2025...

08/01/2025

All the wild fun of Let's Go, Bananas! is swinging onto HBO Max! 🌴