Cannes − Zodiak Kids Studios announced the dual territory commission of The Secret Life of Boys commissioned by CBBC in the UK and ABC3 Australia. Zodiak Kids Studios, the production arm of Zodiak Kids, has secured a brand new interactive drama commission for its UK division. The Secret Life of Boys is a series of 25 five minute segments which will be available first on CBBC and ABC3 online, playable on mobile viewing devices and computers, and will also be … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids Studios creates ground-breaking interactive drama
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9 Story Entertainment secures international sales for “Arthur”
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment announced on May 25 that it has secured multiple international sales of the award-winning children’s animated series Arthur (20 x 22’). Longstanding broadcast partners for the series, CBBC (UK), ABC TV (Australia) and Noga (Israel), have each signed on for new seasons 18 and 19. Arthur 9 Story became producer and distributor of the popular series in a co-venture with WGBH Boston and PBS commencing with season 16. The … [Read more...] about 9 Story Entertainment secures international sales for “Arthur”
Zig Zag to remake “Ultimate Brain” for CBBC
London / Cannes – Zig Zag Productions announced it is remaking NTV’s hit game show format Ultimate Brain for CBBC on April 8. The 10 x 30’ science series — originally a prime time game show hit for a family audience on Japan’s NTV — encourages intelligence, intuition and creative thinking skills. Ultimate Brain features a madcap, physical game show filmed in a giant brain-shaped studio and presented by Ultimate Brain’s quizmaster Dr Brain. On screen … [Read more...] about Zig Zag to remake “Ultimate Brain” for CBBC
Beyond represents two new series from Dot To Dot Productions
Get Squiggling Letters Beyond Distribution has acquired two more children’s titles from UK producer Dot To Dot Productions – Totally Rubbish and Get Squiggling Letters. Beyond will launch these two new series, commissioned for CBBC and CBeebies respectively, at MIPTV in April. Totally Rubbish (10 x 30’) is an art show where presenters Michelle Ackerley and Nigel Clarke turn worthless trash into creative and useful stuff. The series focuses on recycling, upcycling and … [Read more...] about Beyond represents two new series from Dot To Dot Productions
Wizards vs Aliens announces sales to over 50 territories
Wizards vs Aliens New York – FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment’s action-adventure drama series Wizards vs Aliens has been sold to a number of territories including North America, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Malaysia. Wizards vs Aliens will make its American debut on U.S. kids’ and family network The Hub in 2013. In addition to The Hub, Wizards vs Aliens has also been sold to upwards of 50 territories including Australia and New Zealand (ABC, UKTV), Canada … [Read more...] about Wizards vs Aliens announces sales to over 50 territories
BBC Children’s and FME’S Kids & Family Entertainment enter five-year partnership
BBC Children’s and FremantleMedia Enterprises’ (FME) Kids & Family Entertainment division have signed a long-term deal that will see them develop and produce a continuous sequence of new programmes for children of all ages. The deal will see FME and BBC Children's co-developing, co-producing and co-funding a number of new children’s shows over the next five years, and investing tens of millions of pounds in order … [Read more...] about BBC Children’s and FME’S Kids & Family Entertainment enter five-year partnership
