News: Introducing CAKESTART ENTERTAINMENT
FORMER DISNEY EXECUTIVE KORY LUNSFORD TEAMS WITH CAKE AND KICKSTART ENTERTAINMENT’S NEWLY FORMED PRODUCTION COMPANY
CakeStart Entertainment to develop and produce kids’ and family live action films and TV series Disney’s former Head of Current Series Kory Lunsford will serve as President and Partner
New York and London (May 13, 2021) - Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE and international animation and live action producer Kickstart Entertainment have announced their new venture CakeStart, a full-service production company that will develop and produce kids’ and family live action projects for the global market.
Former Head of Current/Vice President Original Series at Disney Branded Television, Kory Lunsford will take the helm at CakeStart as President and Partner. Responsible for developing and producing some of Disney’s biggest hit series over the last 20 years, including Hannah Montana, Emmy-Award-winning Wizards of Waverly Place and Even Stevens, Lizzie McGuire, Good Luck Charlie, Liv and Maddie, Jessie, Bunk’d, The Proud Family, Andi Mack and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Kory has worked with leading talent including Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Hilary Duff and Zendaya to launch series that have resonated with global audiences and spanned generations.
Kickstart Entertainment’s proven track record in creating award-winning live action productions (Amazon hits The Boys and AMC’s Preacher) combined with CAKE’s production and distribution expertise (Angelo Rules, Total Drama, Mush-Mush & The Mushables and Mama K’s Team 4 and Angry Birds: Summer Madness currently in production for Netflix) have laid the groundwork for the partnership. Combining the reach of both companies, CakeStart will have studio operating capabilities across four countries, including sound stages in the US, allowing them to produce and co-produce anywhere in the world. CAKE will handle global distribution on all CakeStart productions.
“Kory Lunsford has developed and produced amazing content over the last 20 years and he has extensive relationships with creators, writers, filmmakers and talent,” said Kickstart Founder and CEO Jason Netter. “Bringing those talents together with CAKE and Kickstart will give us the foundation to grow our ability to create and exploit global live action content in the kids and family space.”
Ed Galton CEO at CAKE said, “We’ve seen a growing demand for live action content from all over the world and are excited to be partnering with Kickstart and Kory whose expertise and reputation as one of the most seasoned veterans in the industry, brings significant fire power to the growth of this business.”
Kory Lunsford said, “I am incredibly honored and thrilled to be partnering with Jason and Ed on this new venture. Combining the stellar reputations of CAKE and Kickstart with my experience and passion for delivering the highest quality content for kids and family audiences around the world has us all very excited about the endless opportunities that lie ahead.”
About Kickstart Entertainment
Founded in 1999, Kickstart Entertainment is a proven animation and live action production company with locations in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Arkansas, Toronto, Hong Kong and China. Working in all formats to create content for global audiences, it has produced over 600 episodes of television and 20 feature films. The company of passionate storytellers and designers is committed to inclusion, both in front of and behind the camera.
https://www.kickstartent.com
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About CAKE
CAKE is a leading independent entertainment company specialising in the production, distribution, development, financing and brand development of kids’ and family properties. CAKE Distribution Ltd distributes over 1600 half hours of animation and live-action content, working with renowned producers including Rovio Entertainment, Fresh TV, Channel X, Kickstart and Ragdoll Productions on the worldwide roll out of their brands.
CAKE Productions Ltd supports CAKE’s development and production activities on shared and originated projects. With over 13 properties in development, productions include Angry Birds: Summer Madness for Netflix; Mama K’s Team 4 with Triggerfish Animation for Netflix; Angelo Rules with TeamTO for France Télévisions, Canal+ and Super RTL, Space Chickens in Space with Anima Estudios for Disney EMEA; Pablo with Paper Owl for CBeebies and Mush-Mush & The Mushables with La Cabane and Thuristar currently premiering internationally on Boomerang.
An award-winning company, CAKE is based in London.
http://cakeentertainment.com
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