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Tuesday, June 11
12:00pm - 1:00pm
New Brunswick

The New Must-Have TV: Kids Live Action

Tuesday, June 11
12:00pm - 1:00pm
New Brunswick

The New Must-Have TV: Kids Live Action

As the number of globally available streamers grows, so too has awareness that a robust kids and family offering is a must-have to compete for household subscription dollars. What are the hot trends capturing the attention of commissioners and what is old news? What are the need-to-knows about working in the genre? What’s it like working with teen and tween talent?!? And most critically: what makes a kids live-action show the stuff Emmy voters and M&L lawyers drool over versus one that’s just good?


Featuring:


Libbie Doherty

Co-CEO

ABC - Australia

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Melissa Hardinge

Senior Commissioning Editor, Independents

CBBC

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Cort Lane

VP, Original Content, Fashion Brands

Marvel Entertainment, LLC

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Christin Simms

Executive Producer

Sinking Ship Entertainment

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Moderating:


Athena Georgaklis

Executive Producer, Creative & Business Strategy

Nelvana Enterprises

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