9 Story, Scholastic Ink Distribution Deal

9 Story Distribution International has taken on the representation rights to eight classic series from Scholastic Entertainment, totaling 464 half-hours.

The pact, which brings 9 Story’s distribution library to more than 4,000 half-hours, includes Clifford the Big Red Dog, The Magic School Bus, Goosebumps, The Baby-Sitters Club, Astroblast, Maya and Miguel, Word Girl and Clifford’s Puppy Days.

“Scholastic has developed an impressive catalog of beloved television series based on Scholastic’s immensely popular book properties,” said Alix Wiseman, senior VP of distribution and acquisitions for 9 Story Distribution International. “These classic series continue to be in demand around the world, complement 9 Story’s recent reboot of The Magic School Bus Rides Again and Scholastic Entertainment’s reboot of Clifford The Big Red Dog, and help solidify our position as one of the industry’s top suppliers of kids’ and family content internationally.”

“We are delighted to be working with 9 Story Distribution International to bring some of our most celebrated series to children and families all around the world,” said Caitlin Friedman, senior VP and general manager of Scholastic Entertainment. “We expect that the universal themes, relatable characters and rich learning opportunities that each of these series presents will continue to resonate strongly with audiences across the globe.”