News round-up: Blue Ant brings ‘Old Enough!’ to Canada; Amuz renews Casablanca partnership

Old Enough! (Source: Blue Ant Studios)

Blue Ant brings ‘Old Enough!’ to Canada

Blue Ant Studios has secured the Canadian rights to the Japanese unscripted hit Old Enough! from Nippon TV in Japan.

Production has begun and the show is set to air this September on TVO. Canadian comedy star Colin Mochrie will lend his voice to the project as the narrator.

Old Enough! follows toddlers independently running errands for the first time. While each episode focuses on the child’s task, the series will also explore each parent’s approach to raising their kids.

On each adventure, the kids are always under the watchful eye of the show’s safety team. The format has been a ratings juggernaut in Japan for more than 30 years.

“Old Enough! typifies the vision of our studio moving forward – entertaining and enlightening franchises – and we’re thrilled to be bringing the first North American version to audiences,” said Matthew Hornburg, co-president of Blue Ant Studios.

Amuz renews Casablanca partnership

Amuz Distribution has renewed its distribution partnership with Casablanca Productions for two years to globally represent six comedy/dramedy series, including two new crime dramedy series, The Clan and 5e Rang.

Renewed series, meanwhile include The Invincibles, The Phoenix, Anyway… and Writers Block.

Charles Ohayon, sales executive, Casablanca Productions International Distribution said: “We are very happy to partner with Amuz Distribution for the distribution of our productions. Their vast distribution network will allow our projects to live abroad, reaching new audiences and allowing for international appreciation of our beloved series.”