WildBrain Pacts with Headspinner for More Denis and Me

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WildBrain has partnered with Headspinner Productions for a second season of the hit 2D-animated comedy series Denis and Me.

WildBrain Television’s Family Channel in Canada commissioned 20 new 3-minute episodes to premiere in the fall. Family Channel also picked up the show’s 10×3-minute first season, launching this summer.

WildBrain will handle global distribution of Denis and Me across seasons one and two, and the company’s AVOD network WildBrain Spark will exclusively manage the Denis and Me channel on YouTube worldwide, including direct advertising sales.

The series is created by Diana Moore and co-created by and stars Denis Kopotun, the Canadian YouTube sensation whose channels have generated over 9 million subscribers and almost 4 billion views globally.

The new episodes are being produced with the financial participation of the Shaw Rocket Fund.

Katie Wilson, VP of channels and curation at WildBrain, said: “We’re always on the lookout for great series that will appeal to kids and families worldwide, no matter which platform they’re watching. Denis and Me definitely hits the mark with its heartfelt and hilarious storylines, and we look forward to working with Headspinner to build on the show’s early success by growing its global audience through broadcast, global distribution and YouTube.”

Michelle Melanson, president at Headspinner Productions, added: “We’re thrilled to have WildBrain and Family Channel on board as our new partners. Denis and Me is off to an amazing start and we can’t wait to continue to grow our fanbase and brand with all-new episodes.”

Agnes Augustin, president and CEO of the Shaw Rocket Fund, said: “We’re excited to continue our involvement in Denis and Me by supporting the second season of this entertaining, high-quality program, which will be available for kids to enjoy on more platforms. We are thrilled to have WildBrain and Family Channel introduce Headspinner’s great series to even more youth across Canada and the world.”