9 Story Offers Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

TORONTO: 9 Story Entertainment has launched the new preschool series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic kids’ show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, for international distribution.

The series is inspired by the U.S. series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and is set to air in fall 2012 on PBS KIDS in the U.S. and CBC in Canada. The series features Daniel, a shy but brave four-year-old tiger who lives in the Neighborhood of Make Believe. It was developed by the Fred Rogers Company, producers of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, in association with Out of the Blue Enterprises.

“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood brings together some of today’s leading creators of children’s programming and educational technology, and we’re very excited to be bringing this fresh and innovative series to audiences around the world,” said Vince Commisso, the co-founder and CEO of 9 Story Entertainment.

“Generations of children in North America have grown up with Mister Rogers as a trusted friend and guide,” commented Kevin Morrison, the COO of The Fred Rogers Company. “We’re delighted to be able to extend his legacy to a new generation through the creative talents of Angela Santomero, Vince Commisso and the team at 9 Story.”