A Kind of Spark

GOODBYE HIGH SCHOOL, HELLO HIGH FASHION! CORUS' ORIGINAL SERIES GEEK GIRL DROPS EXCLUSIVELY ON STACKTV IN CANADA MAY 30

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TORONTO, April 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Corus Entertainment's Geek Girl (10x30) hits the streaming runway as the highly-anticipated new series debuts May 30 exclusively on STACKTV , Corus' premium multi-channel streaming service, in Canada.
The coming-of-age series follows sixteen-year-old Harriet Manners, whose life is turned upside down after she is thrust head-first into the world of fashion.
Geek Girl champions being different, while challenging the traditional assumptions of what people who occupy glamorous spaces are like.
Following the premiere on STACKTV, Geek Girl will also air on Corus' iconic kids' channel, YTV, in Canada this September.

FROM GEEK TO CHIC: CORUS' WATERSIDE STUDIOS ANNOUNCES START OF PRODUCTION ON NEW LIVE-ACTION SERIES GEEK GIRL

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

"From our YTV and STACKTV platforms, to our investment in Aircraft Pictures and launch of Waterside Studios, and Nelvana distributing the series globally, we have leveraged our full operation to bring Geek Girl to audiences worldwide."

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"From our YTV and STACKTV platforms, to our investment in Aircraft Pictures and launch of Waterside Studios, and Nelvana distributing the series globally, we have leveraged our full operation to bring Geek Girl to audiences worldwide."
"For the last decade it's been my dream to see Geek Girl brought to life on screen," said Holly Smale, author of the Geek Girl book series.
The cast of Geek Girl is led by Emily Carey (House of the Dragon, Get Even, Wonder Woman) as Harriet Manners.
The new live-action series has been pre-sold to Netflix worldwide, and Nelvana has been appointed to distribute Geek Girl globally.

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

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

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.