Jon Rutherford

Boat Rocker Studios Greenlights Return of Dino Ranch: Island Explorers

With CBC, Radio-Canada, and Warner Bros. Discovery on board, Boat Rocker Studios has greenlit a second season of Dino Ranch: Island Explorers.

The Next Step: Cheer to Return to CBBC/iPlayer for Second Season

Boat Rocker Studios' live-action kids and family series The Next Step: Cheer has secured a second season commission at CBBC and BBC iPlayer, with production underway for a 2027 launch.

Boat Rocker’s Dino Ranch: Island Explorers Set for Amazon Kids+

Boat Rocker Studios' Dino Ranch: Island Explorers is set to launch on Amazon Kids+ in the U.S. on April 22.

Two New Creative Hires for Boat Rocker Studios

Boat Rocker Studios has bolstered the creative affairs teams for its kids and family and unscripted segments with the appointments of Vanessa Esteves and Joey Case.

Road to London: Boat Rocker Studios’ Jon Rutherford

At its first London TV Screenings in its new setup as a privately owned independent, Boat Rocker Studios will be showcasing its expertise in funding models, openness to collaboration, and its curated, multi-genre lineup, Jon Rutherford, president of global content and rights, tells ScreenMDM.
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