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Vancouver: Studio B Productions will bring a new version of Annie to the animated small screen for Family Channel. The Vancouver animation house is developing 26 22-minute eps about the spunky redheaded orphan for the eight- to12-year-old audience. In this version, Annie has outgrown her trademark red dress, but she's still tackling the troubles of the world and fighting the most mysterious masterminds and clever criminals, according to Studio B.

"Taking our cue from the Tribune comic strip, Annie is all grown up and is now the most happening and exciting 13-year-old girl any kid can imagine," says Chris Bartleman, cofounder of Studio B.

Annie will be executive produced with The Mischel Company and Goodman/Rosen Productions. Tribune Media Services, which owns the original comic strip, is the worldwide merchandising agent. Ian Edwards