Two Australian Kids’ Production Outfits to Merge

SYDNEY: The Australian children’s production outfits Buster Dandy Productions—whose credits include Five Minutes More—and Sticky Pictures—the venture that co-produces Dennis & Gnasher—have merged.

The merger brings together Buster Dandy’s live-action capabilities with Sticky Pictures’ animation production skills. The new company will operate under the banner of Sticky Pictures, with Donna Andrews as CEO, Stu Connolly as head of animation and Justine Flynn as head of live action. The combined company’s slate includes Pearlie, Five Minutes More, Dennis & Gnasher and Monster Auditions.