Zodiak Kids announced that it has sold Marathon Media's brand new production Lolirock (52x26’) to a raft of territories across Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. The new animated series featuring magic, mystery and music, developed in partnership with France Televisions and Disney Channel (France) is set to premiere on France 3 towards the end of 2014. Lolirock Disney has picked up the full Lolirock series for its platforms in France, Benelux, Spain, CEE, the Middle East and … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids signs deals for “Lolirock”
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“Mister Maker” secures Australasia tour
Zodiak Kids announced that CBeebies’ Mister Maker will be touring Australia and New Zealand in a live theatre tour after signing a deal with global entertainment provider Live Nation. The deal has been put in place by Zodiak Kids’ Australian agent Fusion. The agreement will see a show featuring Mister Maker, based on the TV series, appearing in key cities throughout Australia from January 2015. Starting at the Iconic Sydney Opera House for seven days the show will then return to … [Read more...] about “Mister Maker” secures Australasia tour
Zodiak Kids takes new programming to MIPCOM
The Foundation has produced two new dramas for CBBC Millie Inbetween (13 x 30’) and Dani’s Castle series 3 (13 x 30’). Millie Inbetween is a new comedy about families – in this instance complicated ones. Millie’s parents have just split up and she and her big sister Lauren are alternating between Mum’s house and Dad’s flat. Millie soon spots the upside to this family set-up – two chances to celebrate Christmas, two birthdays and two bedrooms. But … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids takes new programming to MIPCOM
Zodiak Kids’ commissions “Horrid Henry”
Zodiak Kids announced a new deal for independent producer Novel Entertainment’s animated children’s TV series Horrid Henry. Zodiak Kids has licensed the series to Cartoon Network for their APAC region and it has also acquired a brand new Series 4 (52 x 11’) from Novel Entertainment. Cartoon Network APAC has taken new Series 4, Series 3 and relicensed Series 1 and 2 and will be broadcasting over 200 episodes throughout their APAC feed including; Australia & New Zealand, … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids’ commissions “Horrid Henry”
Amazon greenlights pilot episodes of five new kids shows
Seattle — Following the summer debut of its first three kids series, Amazon Studios announced August 25 it has greenlit three animated kids pilots—The Stinky & Dirty Show, Buddy: Tech Detective, Niko and the Sword of Light—and two live-action kids pilots—Table 58 and Just Add Magic—to join a new version of the previously announced Sara Solves It pilot for its third kids pilot season debuting in early 2015 on Amazon Instant Video. The … [Read more...] about Amazon greenlights pilot episodes of five new kids shows
Zodiak Media appoints Michael Carrington new CEO of The Foundation
Michael Carrington has been named as the new CEO for Zodiak-owned UK production company The Foundation, part of Zodiak Kids on July 8. He joins The Foundation from HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading preschool entertainment companies, where he held the position of Vice President of Global Content & Executive Producer. The hire is the first under recently appointed Zodiak Kids CEO Jean-Philippe Randisi, who joins Zodiak Media from ITV Studios, strengthening the group’s … [Read more...] about Zodiak Media appoints Michael Carrington new CEO of The Foundation