MIPCOM Spotlight: Guru Studio

CANNES: Justin and his pals use their imaginations to travel around the globe and learn valuable lessons in Justin Time, and Guru Studio is presenting the animated show’s new season, which will become available in 2018.

“Justin Time has performed incredibly well around the world, [has] been nominated for an Emmy and won a Canadian Screen Award,” says Mary Bredin, the company’s executive VP of content and strategy. Guru is also showcasing a new preschool property with “inventive designs, an infectious hook and instantly lovable characters,” according to Bredin.

There is also a new series in development with a leading Canadian broadcaster, the title of which will be unveiled at the market. The program features “a fantastic story with a multicultural cast of unique characters,” adds Bredin. “From preschool to prime time, we’re looking for stand-out pitches and great partners.”