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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2003 – CINAR – Semi-Monthly Status Update

EX-1

SEMI-MONTHLY STATUS UPDATE

MONTREAL, Canada, June 20, 2003 – Since its last status update, CINAR Corporation has announced the appointment of Richard Genest, CA, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.  Mr. Genest has over 20 years experience in finance with large and publicly traded corporations and excels in strategic and business planning, budgeting, implementing systems and good business practices.

The appointment of Mr. Genest is just one example of how CINAR is positioning itself as a producer, distributor, partner and employer of choice.  Mr. Genest brings with him a proven track record in strategic planning, treasury and fiscal planning as well as a well-earned reputation for the highest of ethical standards.

CINAR has also continued to make significant progress in its ongoing transformation into a fully integrated entertainment and education leader.  Initiatives currently underway include:

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Transforming internal communications structures;

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Development of company wide business plan

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Reviewing compensation, training and professional development systems;

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Identifying expansion opportunities for existing brands;

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And leveraging the success of the Education division’s New York reading program across the United States.

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

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