News Summary:
Boat Rocker Studios hired Lara Sword as Director YouTube Management & Digital Partnerships on September 15, 2026, as part of a strategic focus on the creation and monetization of owned intellectual property across platforms and genres. Previously, on August 27, 2026, the studio greenlit a second season of its animated series "Dino Ranch: Island Explorers" with CBC Radio-Canada and Warner Bros. This followed the August 19, 2026, announcement that a second season of its live-action kids & family series "The Next Step: Cheer" was commissioned by CBBC/BBC iPlayer in the UK and is currently in production for a 2027 broadcast. Earlier, on July 15, 2026, Boat Rocker Media reported Q3 2026 GAAP EPS of -$0.64, missing estimates by $0.70, though revenue reached $125.6 million, surpassing expectations by $2.21 million and marking a 124.3% year-over-year increase. The company also posted Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $16.8 million, up from $14.6 million in the prior year. Additionally, on June 24, 2026, Boat Rocker Studios sold exclusive US streaming rights for its six-part psychological thriller "The Ridge," starring Lauren Lyle and Jay Ryan, to AMC Global Media’s Acorn TV.
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