Episode 90

Kids Media Club: Special Guest Michael Hirsh, co-founder of Nelvana

Published on: 9th January, 2025

In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, Jo, Emily, and Andy are joined by Michael Hirsh, the co-founder of Nelvana Animation Studio and Cookie Jar entertainment. Michael, who is credited with building the Canadian Animation industry from the ground up, shares his experience and insights gained over more than five decades in entertainment. He has kept pace with changes to the industry, working with dedicated children's channels like Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Disney channel, while also embracing the possibility of streaming and online platforms like Netflix and Youtube. Very few people working in the Kids Media industry today have that combination of experience and curiosity.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Animation-Nation-Built-Cartoon-Empire-ebook/dp/B0DFTVVS7D

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Kids Media Club Podcast
Kids Media Club Podcast hosted by Jo Redfern, Andy Williams, & Emily Horgan
Kids Media Club Podcast is a podcast hosted by Jo Redfern, Andy Williams, and Emily Horgan. In each episode they chat with a different guest about the world of Kids Media. The podcast covers everything from trends in animation to the rise of Edtech.
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