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- ↑ Ramin Zahed, "A ‘Super Wish’ Come True: Adrian Thatcher & Vanessa Esteves on Their New Redknot Show". Animation Magazine , April 4, 2022.
- ↑ Alexandra Whyte, "Nelvana makes a wish with its new show". Kidscreen , February 4, 2021.
- ↑ Jamie Lang, "Canadian Screen Awards 2023: All The Animation, VFX, And Video Game Nominees". Cartoon Brew , February 23, 2023.
- ↑ Jamie Lang, "Canadian Screen Awards 2024: All The Animation, VFX, And Video Game Nominees". Cartoon Brew , March 13, 2024.
- ↑ Howard Druckman, "Peter Chapman earns five nominations in 2023 Canadian Screen Music Awards". Words & Music , September 19, 2023.
