Corus halts production at animation studio Nelvana, says it will focus managing existing properties https://t.co/9nXUUVqtC3
— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) September 2, 2025
A decision has been made to to wind down Nelvana’s existing productions and pause all new products “for the time being” as parent company Corus Entertainment continues to face financial troubles.
Launched in 1971, animation studio Nelvana has given us The Care Bears Movie, Franklin, Babar, The Magic School Bus, and lots more.
Additionally, the Family Channel will be shutting down, as neither Bell nor Rogers will be carrying it in their cable packages. Having been around since 1988, the channel carried family-friendly content, several Disney Channel shows, and ONTD fave “Life With Derek.” RIP.
#NEWS: Family Channel to shut down after 35+ years, as WildBrain exits Canadian TV broadcasting. The kids’ network will cease operations due to failed carriage deals with Rogers and Bell. A bittersweet end for a Canadian staple since 1988. 🇨🇦 📺 pic.twitter.com/atcuxkeWFP
— Made In Canada (@MadelnCanada) August 28, 2025
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