Guru Studio Expands ‘True and the Rainbow Kingdom’ with ‘TRUE: Mini Rescues’
New set of new one-minute shorts created exclusively for YouTube puts young kids at the center of rescue missions; produced in collaboration with CBC Kids.
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Guru Studio Expands ‘True and the Rainbow Kingdom’ with Mindfulness-Focused Shorts
The all-new slate of videos has begun streaming on YouTube and YouTube Kids for Mental Health Awareness Month, introducing guided breathing, ASMR relaxation, and interactive storytelling for preschool audiences.
Guru Studio Signs Wave of New Deals
The Toronto-based animation company builds upon its YouTube streaming success as it expands across Hispanic markets, aviation entertainment and global library streaming platforms.
Guru Studio Expands ‘True’ Universe with Shorts, Roblox Launch
‘True & You,’ a collection of original shorts for cross-platform viewership, will premiere in early 2026; studio has also introduced a limited-edition collection of wearable Roblox UGC items.
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Guru Studio Celebrates 25 Years With New Content, Pin Collection
Company founded in 2000 as a three-person commercial shop helming national US advertising campaigns is now known for its leading TV and feature work including ‘PAW Patrol’ and ‘The Breadwinner.’
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Guru Studio’s ‘Big Blue’ Launches on the Roku Channel
The 2D comedy series, which follows sibling underwater adventurers Lettie and Lemo who lead a quirky submarine crew, is now streaming in the U.S. on the Roku Channel in the ‘Kids & Family’ section.
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Guru Studio Options ‘Spot’ TV Rights
The studio’s animated series adaptation of author Eric Hill’s bestselling children’s book series will follow Spot, the beloved, rambunctious, and curious puppy; former Amazon Kids+ exec Sarah Maizes comes on board to helm the project.
Guru Studio Announces ‘Spirits of Ridgeway High’ Animated Series
Studio teams up with cheerleading, dance team, and band apparel company Varsity Spirit and Foundation Media Partners on show about an optimistic cheerleader who wants to revive her school's spirit
Iconic Muppets Get Supersized in ‘Sesame Street Mecha Builders’
New CG animated series from Guru Studio reimagines Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby as mecha robot superheroes-in-training who use STEM to help solve wacky, larger-than-life problems; show premieres today, May 9, on Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito and May 10 on HBO Max.
Guru Studio Names Jody Jessop Head of Recruiting and Community Engagement
20-year industry veteran will be tasked with leading creative talent recruitment as the company continues a period of unprecedented growth; will also promote the studio’s community initiatives including mentorship and training programs for artists.
Guru Studio’s ‘Pikwik Pack’ Hits Disney Junior and DisneyNOW November 7
New animated series follows four adorable animal friends who deliver magical surprises to the citizens of their town; series teaches young viewers simple life lessons including community, responsibility, and teamwork.
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Guru Studio Names Playmates Toys Master Toy Partner For ‘Pikwik’
Playmates Toys to develop a range of preschool toys based on the new series coming to Disney Junior.
Guru Studio’s ‘Pikwik’ Coming to Disney Junior
Original animated preschool comedy series set to air in U.S., Australia-New Zealand, Korea and India.
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All in the Details: Bringing the Story World Sequences of ‘The Breadwinner’ to Life
Cartoon Saloon’s Jeremy Purcell and Guru Studio’s Sanatan Suryavanshi & Sheldon Lisoy detail the complex compositing process behind the meticulously designed story-within-a-story sequences of the Oscar-nominated animated feature.
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Q&A: Aircraft Pictures’ Anthony Leo Talks ‘The Breadwinner’
The first solo effort from Cartoon Saloon director Nora Twomey makes Oscar waves.
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Guru Picks Abraham as Senior Director of Sales
Exec also will oversee new business development for the Toronto-based company.
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An Emotional Tale that Dazzles: Nora Twomey’s ‘The Breadwinner’
Third animated feature from the studio behind ‘The Secret of Kells’ and ‘Song of the Sea’ eschews intricate curlicues for a broad simplicity and delicate color palette paired with complex stop-motion effects.
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Guru Adds Disney Vet Piersimoni and Marketing Expert Rattner
New hires bring decades of experience in production, marketing and brand development to Toronto-based studio.
CLIP: Nora Twomey’s ‘The Breadwinner’ Opens November 17
Third animated feature from the makers of Oscar-nominated ‘Secret of Kells’ and ‘Song of the Sea’ follows the journey of a young Afghan girl.
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Cartoon Saloon Feature ‘The Breadwinner’ to Premiere at TIFF
Third animated feature from the makers of Oscar-nominated ‘Secret of Kells’ and ‘Song of the Sea’ is directed by Nora Twomey.
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GKIDS Unveils New Teaser for ‘The Breadwinner’
Third animated feature from two-time Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon is directed by Nora Twomey.
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GKIDS Joins Production of ‘The Breadwinner’
GKIDS’ Eric Beckman & David Jesteadt to executive produce third feature from two-time Oscar-nominated Cartoon Saloon with fall 2017 theatrical release planned.
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Guru Studio Joins Production on ‘The Breadwinner’
Toronto-based animation studio joins international co-production partners Aircraft Pictures, Ireland's Cartoon Saloon and Luxembourg's Melusine Productions in association with Angelina Jolie Pitt’s Jolie Pas Productions.
Guru Studio Expands Content Team with Rachel Marcus
Former Nickelodeon producer joins award-winning Canadian studio as Development Executive.
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Guru Studio and Baby Octopus Form Creative Partnership
First project in development is ‘Pepi,’ based on the best-selling books by Laura Ljungkvist.
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