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WildBrain has reorganized its distribution team, with Caroline Tyre appointed to the new position of VP of global sales and rights strategy.

WildBrain is collaborating with filmmaker, screenwriter and actor Kevin Smith to develop an original animated series based on the classic Green Hornet superhero franchise.

WildBrain has concluded a wave of international sales for the first season of Malory Towers, a live-action series based on Enid Blyton’s popular book series.

WildBrain and Alpha Group have notched up deals for the animated preschool series Rev & Roll with 40-plus broadcasters and streaming platforms in more than 25 territories around the world.

Q2 2020 revenue rose 4 percent to C$122.1 million ($92.2 million) at WildBrain, led by non-WildBrain Spark distribution, WildBrain Spark AVOD and consumer products-owned businesses.

WildBrain has made a number of key management appointments, including Deirdre Brennan being named executive VP of content partnerships.

WildBrain has launched a new business development initiative designed to maximize opportunities for brand licensors and content creators to reach consumer audiences through YouTube and has appointed industry veteran Steve Manners to lead the drive.

Hasbro has appointed WildBrain to represent its merchandise, publishing, promotions and short-term location-based entertainment businesses across the Nordic region.

The company president talks about WildBrain's rebrand and the new priorities set out under CEO Eric Ellenbogen, including putting creativity first and investing more than ever in talent and creator deals.

WildBrain, recently rebranded from DHX Media, saw revenue increase 8 percent to C$112.3 million ($85 million) in its fiscal 2020 first-quarter results.