Malory Towers

"A Kind of Spark" Adaptation Premieres on BYUtv in U.S. on World Autism Awareness Day

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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PROVO, Utah, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BYUtv, the home of inspiring family entertainment – available over cable, satellite and free streaming – announced the premiere date of its latest scripted series "A Kind of Spark," a powerful live-action adaptation of the award-winning novel by neurodivergent author Elle McNicoll. Set in both the present day and the 16th century, "A Kind of Spark" tells the inspirational story of Addie, an autistic girl who fights for acceptance in her community. It will premiere on April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day – with the first two episodes airing on BYUtv at 8 p.m. ET/6 p.m. MT/5 p.m. PT and the first five episodes available to stream for free on the BYUtv app and at BYUtv.org. 

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  • Set in both the present day and the 16th century, "A Kind of Spark" tells the inspirational story of Addie, an autistic girl who fights for acceptance in her community.
  • It will premiere on April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day – with the first two episodes airing on BYUtv at 8 p.m. ET/6 p.m. MT/5 p.m. PT and the first five episodes available to stream for free on the BYUtv app and at BYUtv.org.
  • For autistic teen Addie, every day is a challenge as she juggles school and friends with the added complexities of being neurodivergent.
  • Serving as a writer for the production, she was able to oversee and consult on key decisions throughout the adaptation process.

WILDBRAIN REPORTS Q1 2023 RESULTS

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Content Production and Distribution revenue grew 40% to $52.8 million in Q1 2023, compared to $37.6 million in Q1 2022.

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  • Content Production and Distribution revenue grew 40% to $52.8 million in Q1 2023, compared to $37.6 million in Q1 2022.
  • Cash used in operating activities in Q1 2023 was $23.3 million, compared to $11.4 million in Q1 2022.
  • Free Cash Flow1 was negative $8.9 million in Q1 2023, compared with negative Free Cash Flow1 of $19.9 million in Q1 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 was $19.9 million in Q1 2023, consistent with $19.9 million in Q1 2022.

BYUtv's Family Premiere Night Showcases "Ruby and the Well," "Relative Race" and "Malory Towers"

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Anchoring Family Premiere Night is "Ruby and the Well," a family drama that follows the adventures of 14-year-old "Ruby O'Reilly" as she tries to grant wishes for the residents of the hard-luckruraltown of Emerald.

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  • Anchoring Family Premiere Night is "Ruby and the Well," a family drama that follows the adventures of 14-year-old "Ruby O'Reilly" as she tries to grant wishes for the residents of the hard-luckruraltown of Emerald.
  • The network's content is trusted, contemporary and clean, yet clever and sophisticated enough to inspire children and parents alike.
  • A digital pioneer, BYUtv was the first U.S. television network to stream all of its content live and unencrypted over the internet.
  • Based in Provo, Utah, BYUtv is part of BYU Broadcasting, which is owned by Brigham Young University.

Pack Your Bags for Boarding School as Family Channel Enrols at Malory Towers

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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"We're very excited for Family Channel to announce the Canadian premiere of the original series Malory Towers, commissioned with the BBC," said Katie Wilson, VP Content and Curation at WildBrain Television.

Key Points: 
  • "We're very excited for Family Channel to announce the Canadian premiere of the original series Malory Towers, commissioned with the BBC," said Katie Wilson, VP Content and Curation at WildBrain Television.
  • The students at Malory Towers come fromdifferent backgrounds and experiences to build strong, supportive friendships.
  • With adventures around every corner, I know the series will leave everyone wishing they were a pupil at Malory Towers!"
  • WildBrain Television is composed of Family Channel, Family CHRGD, Family Jr. and Tlmagino.

CBBC and Family Channel Commission Malory Towers, New Live Action Series from King Bert Productions and DHX Media

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
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The series is expected to premiere on CBBC and Family Channel in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The series is expected to premiere on CBBC and Family Channel in 2020.
  • Enid Blyton's Malory Towers universe is the perfect project for King Bert and the perfect show for today with such empowering female leads at the helm.
  • With CBBC and Family Channel on board, we're confident young viewers and families are going to love Malory Towers."
  • Executive producers for DHX Media are Josh Scherba, Anne Loi and Michael Goldsmith, with Jo Sargent serving as executive producer for King Bert Productions.