6-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

June 4, 2003

___________________CINAR Corporation _____________________________________

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

1055, René-Lévesque Blvd East, Montréal, Quebec, Canada H2L 4S5

(Address of principal executive offices)

[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F]

Form 20-F  ____              Form 40-F  X

[Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant, by furnishing the information contained in this Form, is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2 (b) under the Securities Exchange act of 1934.

Yes  ____                        No  X

[If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2 (b): 82- _________

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorised.

_____CINAR Corporation__________

            (Registrant)

Date:  June 4, 2003

By:  ___(signed) Stuart Snyder______

Stuart Snyder

President & CEO

The following attached document is filed under this Form 6-K:

EXHIBIT A:

Press Release dated June 4, 2003 – CINAR – Semi-Monthly Status Update

EX-1

SEMI-MONTHLY STATUS UPDATE

MONTREAL, Canada, June 4, 2003 – Since its last status update, CINAR Corporation has announced the launch of a new half-hour spin-off television series based on Buster, one of the most popular characters from the Emmy® award winning-series, ARTHUR. POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER will promote literacy and multicultural understanding among school age children and blend animation with live action footage.  

The new series, produced in partnership with WGBH Boston, Marc Brown Studios and PBS, will premiere on PBS KIDS in Fall 2004.  

This production and distribution venture is an important step in transforming CINAR into a fully integrated entertainment and education leader.  By participating as an equity partner and retaining the video and educational distribution rights, CINAR is leveraging important revenue and profit opportunities.  The program also demonstrates the Company’s commitment to expanding its market reach beyond pre-school to provide high-quality programming to school-age children and this new series focuses precisely on that niche.  

CINAR Corporation is an integrated entertainment and education company involved in the development, production, post-production and worldwide distribution of non-violent, quality programming and educational products for children and families. CINAR's web site is (www.cinar.com).

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Nathalie Bourque  Tel: (514) 843-2309

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