Hyderabad – DQE, the animation, gaming, live action entertainment production and distribution company, announced the signing of an exclusive broadcast agreement with Thailand based Thai Public Broadcasting Service (TPBS) for the animated 52X11’ 3D TV series, The Jungle Book. TPBS is a public broadcasting service in Thailand and is the country’s first public TV station. It commenced broadcasting in 2008, and focuses mainly on children’s programmes, news and documentaries during prime time hours. Under the terms of this agreement , TPBS has exclusive free television rights to broadcast the 52 episodes of this animated series of The Jungle Book in both Thai and in English in Thailand for a period of three years. The Jungle Book has already been sold in 160 countries around the world for broadcasting as well as licensing and distribution and several other strategic deals are currently under negotiation worldwide and are expected to be signed soon. Tapaas Chakravarti, chairman and CEO of DQE said, “It’s fantastic to have Thai Public Broadcasting Service on board for an iconic property such as The Jungle Book. We are sure that Jungle Book will be hugely popular globally and especially in Thailand once the series starts broadcasting in early 2011. Thailand’s love for elephants and animals is legendary and Jungle Book is very close to this philosophy. 3D high definition Jungle Book in its new high quality visuals and storytelling avatar will win the hearts of kids and parents alike in Thailand.” “Our partnership with TPBS with The Jungle Book has started brilliantly and we hope to continue it on other properties in times to come.”