TV Kids Distributors Guide 2010/2011 by World Screen

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Distributors GUIDE 2010/2011

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Contents A Note from the Editor . . .12 Interviews . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Distributors . . . . . . . . . . .23 Channels to Watch . . . . . .93

A publication from Publisher Ricardo Seguin Guise Editor Anna Carugati

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A Note from the Editor We all know children grow up much faster today than they once did. No matter how worldly we baby boomers felt we were—peace, love and rock and roll—we were outpaced by the MTV generation of the ’80s. And today’s children are savvy multimedia multitaskers exposed to far, far more content and marketing messages than any previous generation. Spend time with just about any preschooler. Better yet, walk through a toy store or even a bookstore with one or more preschool children and watch them gravitate first toward toys, games and books connected to favorite TV shows. It’s hard to get them to focus on anything they haven’t already seen on TV. According to research done at the University of Michigan, children between the ages of three and five recognize brands. In a study, brand names were shown to children accompanied by questions like, “Have you seen this before?” and “What types of things do they make?” The children’s recognition rates were as high as 92 percent for some of the 50 brands tested across 16 product categories. Even at a very young age, children make an emotional connection to brands that are part of their everyday lives, whether it be McDonald’s, Lego, Barbie or TV brands whose characters come to life in fun and engaging ways and transport children to imaginary worlds and adventures. Once that connection is made the young viewers want to extend the TV experience beyond the small screen and that is why, when they are in a toy store or a bookstore, they seek out those familiar logos and faces because they are very real to children—they become personal friends. They want the plush doll to sleep with, the action figure to play with, books to imagine with. The companies listed in this guide have all built successful businesses around brands. But that’s the grown-up stuff. What matters to children are the magical worlds these brands can offer. —Anna Carugati 12

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Interviews

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Stuart Snyder President & COO, Young Adults & Kids Media Group, Turner Broadcasting TV KIDS: What prompted the decision to get into live-action programming? SNYDER: What prompted the decision are kids today. We’ve done extensive research at the network. We really focus our content for boys—although we don’t look to alienate girls, we look to embrace them—and we do a lot of engaged research with boys. We really feel we have the pulse on what’s going on with boys. Through those dialogues and that research, it was confirmed that boys really want to see more of themselves on our network. They are watching all television, not just one genre. Our core identity will always be the best animation you can find anywhere. Our audience is saying they love animation, but they also love watching live action. So our challenge is to give them live action that fits our brand—that means we are looking to embody the humor, the outrageousness, the boy-oriented stuff that boys relate to. We want to make real TV for real kids. TV KIDS: How are the development teams in the U.S and in Europe working together? SNYDER: The U.S. team and the international team collaborate on a regular basis. We work together, we communicate, we share projects, we look for projects together when we attend conventions, which we attend on a worldwide basis.We are doing more and more together than ever before. TV KIDS: Which Cartoon Network properties are generating

the best merchandising and licensing revenues? SNYDER: Ben 10 is our biggest, most popular brand for boys. It’s

had years of double-digit growth. It is a top brand in multiple territories around the world. Ben 10 was also the bestselling video game franchise and the most successful kids’ DVD franchise in our history of originals. The other property I would highlight is Bakugan. It’s a top boys’ property in the toy category. Generator Rex and Sym-Bionic Titan are the two shows that we are very much targeting as the next big properties in terms of action figures. 14

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Brian Goldner President & CEO Hasbro TV KIDS: Why is The Hub, your channel with Discovery, such an important step for Hasbro? GOLDNER: First, to provide some context, Hasbro has an amazing array of brands that have been enjoyed by generations the world over. And as consumers seek out ways to experience those brands on multiple platforms, any time and anywhere they want, we felt the need to provide those experiences to consumers. Clearly, one of the most important experiences, if not the most important experience for young people, is television and the associated online and multiple-screen viewing that they engage in.We wanted to find a partner that felt the same way and could help us propel our strategy forward, to take advantage of the vast array of brands that Hasbro has and bring those experiences to consumers in a broad and deep way. TV KIDS: What is your strategy for Hasbro Studios? GOLDNER: Certainly in the first couple of years we will have to

provide an array of programming to our network domestically, but also create enough of a pipeline of properties for the international market.They might not all be Hasbro shows, in fact, we are talking to a number of creative studios about other great brands and ideas, but they will be predominantly [based on] Hasbro brands. It really comes down to great characters and great stories around our brands. If we can tell those stories as imaginatively as we have done in the motion-picture business and in TV historically, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in a very good position. TV KIDS: How important are international markets? GOLDNER: They represent the fastest growth for our company

across every platform. In just the last 12 months, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve opened offices with our own marketing and sales personnel in Brazil, the Czech Republic, Russia, Poland and China. We are opening offices in Romania and we will continue to put our own Hasbro personnel on the ground to ensure that the brand stories we are telling are being fully executed in each market around the world. 15

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Carolina Lightcap President Disney Channels Worldwide TV KIDS: How important is international growth to the success of Disney Channel? LIGHTCAP: International growth is one of the three strategic priorities for the entire Walt Disney Company—along with creativity and innovative technology. Disney channels around the world serve as the company’s daily touchstone with consumers—bringing the Disney brand into hundreds of millions of homes through content and characters that are relevant to their lives and cultures. We’re not just exporting content from the U.S. into other markets, we’re actively developing local talent and content around the world. As such, Disney Channels Worldwide is very focused on international growth—driven by high-quality creative content and effective use of the technology that our viewers use most. It’s been a winning strategy, and we’re going to continue to focus on bringing the best in kid-friendly entertainment to families everywhere. TV KIDS: What did you learn from your experience in Latin

America that you can apply to Disney Channels Worldwide? LIGHTCAP: I think back to 2003, after our largest customer filed

for bankruptcy in Latin America and pulled Disney Channel off the air. At the time, Disney Channel was a premium service with more than 80 percent of its distribution coming from one system, so we lost most of our revenue overnight and had virtually no presence in the region. This move forced us to reformulate our business, from the bottom up. As a result, Disney Channel relaunched as a basic channel, regional operations were moved from Miami to Buenos Aires, and every part of the business was rethought to become more efficient. The key [lesson] is that from a great challenge can come great reward. Once relaunched as a basic channel, Disney Channel became the number one channel panregionally among households and in its key targets, surpassing all other cable networks, and has been number one for the last four years. Working with an incredibly talented team on this turnaround process, with such exciting results, was the most rewarding experience ever. 16

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Joe Godwin Director BBC Children’s TV KIDS: What are CBeebies’ and

CBBC’s mission? GODWIN: The mission for both is

very similar. CBeebies is for preschool children and CBBC for children aged 6 to 12, and both are an extension of the mission the BBC has had since the 1920s, which is to educate, entertain and inform. It’s very much about public service; it’s about encouraging children to be good citizens. It’s about inspiring them and their natural curiosity and opening their eyes to the world, because children are hungry for knowledge and want to understand the world, and both entertainment and factual programming can satisfy that curiosity. Our mission is very much to create memorable and inspiring content for children, which hopefully will stay with them forever and shape their outlook on the world and their lives. And within the context of the crowded market, it’s therefore about complementing the choice that they’ve got from other channels, and we’ve obviously got a key part to play in providing U.K. content. We offer a huge range of programming that is designed primarily for British kids, which will help them grow up in Britain today, but also complements the large amount of non-British entertainment that our competitors offer. It’s really important that we offer the children of Britain the chance to watch their own lives reflected back. TV KIDS: Are you seeing children gravitate more toward the digital channels and away from BBC One and BBC Two? GODWIN: Yes, absolutely. There was a time when I first worked here 20 years ago when there weren’t digital channels and we used to get huge, huge audiences on our BBC One afternoons. Nowadays, partly because of the fragmentation of the market, and the explosion of digital and partly because of the change in consumption patterns—TV isn’t all children consume now, it’s just one part of it—digital channels are by far the growing place. 17

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Mahmoud Bouneb Executive General Manager Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) TV KIDS: What growth opportunities do you see for expanding the reach of JCC? BOUNEB: We are considered a reference in the children’s television industry in the Arab world. You cannot do things in children’s television in the Arab world today without referring to Al Jazeera Children’s Channel. Al Jazeera Children’s produces about 60 percent of what it broadcasts. On the other [hand], we have limitations—maybe not in our ambition, but in our financial means, in our distribution. We are a free-toair channel and we are going to remain as a free-to-air channel. Today our footprint is Europe and the Arab world.We are thinking about a feed to cover North America. And we are trying to bring Baraem [to the international market]. Asia, for me and for Al Jazeera, is a top priority, either Muslim or non-Muslim [countries]. Both JCC and Baraem can have a feed either in English or in the local language. There are similarities between the Arab world and some Asian nations, like Malaysia, Indonesia, even Singapore, plus India, Pakistan and others. TV KIDS: What are some of your other priorities? BOUNEB: To produce international animated movies. We are

open to co-productions for movies, documentaries, animation. [We want to do more] learning programs. The main challenge for channels like ours is to be a value-add for the schools and for the school curriculum. TV KIDS: What’s the key to successful co-productions with dif-

ferent countries and different cultures? BOUNEB: [That is] at the heart of our spirit. We didn’t launch

Al Jazeera to only be a pan-Arabic channel targeting Arabic children. Al Jazeera Children’s Channel was launched from the beginning to be an international player in the production of content for children and families. Thanks to the support from the state of Qatar and the Qatar Foundation, we have a credible name today on the international market for making content for children and families. 18

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Nicole Keeb Head, International Co-Productions & Acquisitions, Children’s and Youth, ZDF TV KIDS: Why is the co-production model so attractive to a broadcaster like ZDF? KEEB: We have to fill a lot of slots.We are providing almost half of the material for KI.KA as well. Although we have a budget that we find reasonable, we have to bring in a lot of programming. So we’re obliged to do co-productions—otherwise we couldn’t finance all the shows we’d like to do. It’s also good to bring in other partners with good ideas. Everybody provides different experiences, which I find very helpful. There are a lot of shows that proved to be successful in the past that are co-productions. TV KIDS: What are some of the qualities that go into a successful co-production? KEEB: You have to have a mutual understanding of [what the show will be]. You have to define the target, the humor, the storytelling. You have to agree on who the characters are—for example, boy or girl, who’s the hero or heroine.Therefore we are working closely with a network of international producers and broadcasters, people who are highly skilled and very competitive to produce the best shows for kids. Obviously it is helpful to build up long-term partnerships. TV KIDS: There is so much competition in the pay-TV arena;

why is it important for public broadcasters to continue to provide a dedicated outlet for children’s programming? KEEB: If we didn’t provide children’s programs then kids wouldn’t get to know what ZDF is. That’s a big issue, and we probably have underestimated it in the past. It’s very important that children know that ZDF is a quality broadcaster, because they won’t forget about it. Of course they will choose other channels if the programming is interesting and they want to see it, but if they don’t know that ZDF exists then they wouldn’t even think to choose it at all. We have to educate our audience. Children need to get to know us and we have to stay friends with them—then they will be life-long viewers. 19

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Michael Poryes Creator Hannah Montana, Life with Boys TV KIDS: How do you get inside the heads of tweens and write material that is relevant to them? PORYES: My first job was on Facts of Life, where I wrote for four girls, and then I wrote a show called Small Wonder, which was a girl who is half robot, then I wrote Out of this World, and she was a girl but she was half alien! Are you seeing a trend here? TV KIDS: I don’t know what you are trying to say about girls,

but that’s for another conversation! PORYES: Yes, they all are half alien anyway! Any parent will tell

you! The jobs I’ve always gotten have been very female oriented, I wrote on Veronica’s Closet. I wrote on Cybil. My mindset in everything I wrote in prime time, from a girl to a woman, was always from a female perspective. TV KIDS: Tell us about Life with Boys. PORYES: Life with Boys is a concept and a show whose time

has come. I think that kids are ready for not yet another gimmick show—a show about a singer or a dancer, or someone who knows karate or somebody that is magical. All fine premises and nice shows, but kids are now ready for a lowerconcept character-driven show about the truth. And this show is about a 13-year-old girl who lives in a house of boys: three brothers, a single dad and male dog! She can’t win! I think even the goldfish are all male! It’s about how her life is affected by having been raised in this house. She is, therefore, a little bit tomboyish, she’s tough. She’s going to want to be on the boy’s wrestling team and she is going to be one of the best wrestlers on that team, but what does she do? Everyone is going to perceive her as some macho guy and not a girl. So it’s a show about how do I live my life out there realizing that the boys on the outside are just as disgusting as the boys I live with! And I’m attracted to them, Oh my! It’s about what will I learn from dealing with boys on the outside that is going to inform how I deal with my brothers at home. 20

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Tom McGillis Creator The Total Drama Franchise TV KIDS: What sparked the idea for Total

Drama Island? MCGILLIS: We were working on an

animated show about kids at summer camp [for TELETOON].They suggested, Why don’t you try doing a reality show? We did a research project and asked 8- to 12-year-olds across Canada what reality shows they watched, which ones they liked or hated, and why. That gave us a good sense that they were all watching certain shows, and there were some that they really loved and others that they hated. [We used that input] to ramp up the exciting parts they enjoyed and also make fun of what they hated. TV KIDS: Why do you think it resonates with kids in so many

different countries? MCGILLIS: Among 8- and 9-year-old kids, their understanding of the level of fakery in reality shows is really high. How media savvy these kids are is one thing that really shocked us.There are quite a few conventions that are universal to all of these reality shows, and if we took a show that they really recognized and parodied the conventions, the kids got it. So, for instance, we took all the stock characters that you would find in Survivor…and aged them down till they were 16 years old and they more closely resembled kids that you would see at school. We then stuck them all on an island together and watched the mud fly. TV KIDS: From your research with kids, what have you learned

about what they most want when they turn on the TV? MCGILLIS: For years we have been hearing that they want ran-

dom humor; they want to be surprised. Even girls are totally happy being grossed out [as long as it’s the] kind of humor that stems from well-developed characters. They’ve become very impatient with shows that have a low gag count.You have to set up your stories very quickly. They still like multiple plotlines, two, even three, are good, but you’d better line them up fast and get your jokes going and don’t slow down for a minute. That’s the new expectation. 21

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Selena Gomez Actress Wizards of Waverly Place TV KIDS: What makes Wizards of Waverly

Place so successful and appealing to kids in several different countries? GOMEZ: I really love that the show is very family-oriented and the stories are relatable. I don’t think we have a “secret,” but the magic of our show is being able to make both parents and kids laugh. People like it, no matter where they live. What kid doesn’t wish that they could do magic, become invisible or rewind time? But at the same time, the characters are so relatable as everyday teenagers. My character, Alex, has an older brother and a younger brother, and they’re all different ages and trying to be normal kids going to school, and dealing with family issues. We just toss in a little bit of magic, and it makes it a little bit more fun. TV KIDS: What creative environment have you found at

Disney Channel? GOMEZ: After I kept auditioning and waiting and then was cast

in two pilots, I knew Disney Channel believed in me. They’ve listened to me and presented me with more opportunities to play different characters, to work on series, movies and special projects and to sing on the series and in Princess movie soundtracks. It really has become a launch pad for other aspects of my career, including my solo debut album, Kiss & Tell. TV KIDS: What do you enjoy most about your work? GOMEZ: The days when we tape episodes of Wizards and the

audience comes are my favorite days, just because it brings us so much more energy, and it makes us so much more excited. For me it’s like, if I make a kid laugh in the audience, I can sit there and go, I just made them laugh by saying something, or doing something, and it’s really a good opportunity for our cast to kind of thank the fans individually for watching the show. So we kind of introduce ourselves to the entire audience, and we’ll let them know that we’re very glad that we have them in our lives. Because, obviously, the show wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them. 22

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Distributors

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41 Entertainment ADDRESS: 500 W. Putnam Ave., Suite 400, Greenwich, CT 06830, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: (1-203) 542-7309 FAX: (1-203) 542-7701 WEBSITE: www.41ent.com CHAIRMAN & CEO: Allen Bohbot VP, SALES & MARKETING, U.S.: Sheryl Radack VP, SALES & MARKETING, U.K.: Cynthia Kennedy CONTACTS: sheryl.radack@41ent.com; cynthia.kennedy@41ent.com PROGRAMS: Blake: Double Identity: 26x24 min., 6- to 11-yearolds, 2D & 3D, action comedy; Sally McKay: 26x24 min., 4to 9-year-olds, 2D & 3D, action comedy; Talma and the Myth of Agharta: 1x75 min., family film, 2D; Marco Antonio: 26x24 min., 4- to 9-year-olds, 2D, comedy.

“The company is managed by senior and experienced individuals with years of experience in the global animation space, having produced and distributed over 50 series for kids in the last 20 years with many successes. The company is based in New York with satellite sales and production offices in Barcelona and London. The company is focused on the global marketplace and licenses to TV broadcasters, home-entertainment channels, traditional licensing and merchandising and all forms of new media.” —Allen Bohbot, Chairman & CEO

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Blake: Double Identity: The animated TV series follows the adventures of action-hero twins Justin and Tatiana (friends call her “T”) Blake, and their two friends who have been recruited by an international government organization. As twins they think the same thoughts, plan the same way and can strike with double the force. By hiring twin secret agents, the organization has a strike team the likes of which have never been seen before! The twins are the perfect crime-fighting weapons. Sally McKay: Sally McKay is leading two lives! On one hand, she is a typical teen going through typical teen anguish, and reporting her wry observations about life on her high-school blog. Her other identity is Jenny Justice, a superhero sensation that everyone is seeking out in order to find justice and truth in their lives. Her exploits have gotten under the skin of a shadowy and powerful, multi-billion dollar corporate conglomerate called MegaCorp, whose tentacles reach out into almost every walk of life. As can be expected, the CEO of MegaCorp, Martin Manning, doesn’t appreciate Jenny Justice’s nosiness. Talma and the Myth of Agharta: Set in China circa 1931, the series starts as renowned archaeologist Michael Toussaint disappears in mysterious circumstances while leading an excavation in the Kun-Lun Mountains. He was in search of the mythical “Jade Dragon,” which is the key to the entrance of the lost city of “Agharta,” home of the Immortals. His daughter Talma, a wellknown stunt pilot and photographer, will assume leadership of finding his trail. Talma and her friends Bob and Karisma arrive at Kun-Lun after a troubled journey. They will be led to the “Monastery Which Lies Beneath the Earth,” wherein amazing and fantastic enigmas are waiting to be discovered. Marco Antonio: Marco Antonio is a normal boy with somewhat “special” powers who, together with his inseparable gang of friends, is always up to some mischief. Marco has telekinetic powers.With these powers, Marco can mentally cause objects to move as he pleases. However, his powers are limited not by the rules of physics but by some form of “ethics” rule. Marco is of course more than happy to break away from these silly rules and get into trouble and even cheat to get what he wants.

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Al Jazeera Children’s Channel ADDRESS: Education City, 23190 Doha, Qatar TELEPHONE: (974) 4482-4333 FAX: (974) 4482-4330 WEBSITES: jcctv.net; Baraem.tv EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER: Mahmoud Bouneb DIRECTOR, CHANNEL’S PROGRAMMING: Malika Alouane SENIOR MANAGER, ACQUISITION & DISTRIBUTION: Mazen Rifka CONTACT: mrifka@jcctv.net PROGRAMS: Nan & Lili: 200x3 min., 2- to 4-year-olds, 3D; Discover Science: 24x14 min., 10- to 15-year-olds, HD, factual; Saladin: 26x26 min., 10- to 15-year-olds, 3D.

“Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) is a Pan-Arab edutainment channel.With the mission to encourage the love of learning and discovery, JCC is dedicated to creating and providing quality programs that enlighten the child’s mind. This goal is realized through research analysis, and the production of relevant content that resonates with the needs of this target audience’s daily life as well as their culture. Baraem TV, managed and run by JCC, is the first free-toview Arabic channel for children between the age of 3 and 6 years old offering a range of programs specifically tailored for them. Through joyful, simple and enlightening content, Baraem educates the young audience and facilitates their safe interaction with the surrounding world. The channel accompanies kids through their early formative years of learning, and offers a rich content that helps them develop their social skills and intuition.” —Corporate Communications

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Amberwood Entertainment ADDRESS: 987 Wellington St., 2/Fl., Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y1, Canada TELEPHONE: (1-613) 238-4567 FAX: (1-613) 233-3857 WEBSITE: www.amberwoodent.com PRESIDENT & CEO: Sheldon S. Wiseman SENIOR VP: Jonathan Wiseman PROGRAMS: Rob the Robot: 52x11 min., preschool, 3D & HD; RollBots: 26x24 min., 6- to 11-year-olds, 3D & HD, action comedy; The Snow Queen: 1x1 hr., family, live action & CGI, drama.

“Amberwood Entertainment is a Canadian enterprise focused on high-quality brands in both animation and live action with worldwide appeal. Rob the Robot is a brand-new preschool series from Amberwood and our co-production partners ONE Animation. It is a very entertaining series with a solid but gentle curriculum for kids. The production values are extremely high and we have got some great broadcast partners who have come onboard for the series. RollBots is an engaging action-comedy series for kids 6 to 11 with high-end and fast-paced CG animation. It is in more than 65 territories worldwide and continues to attract new broadcasters. Amberwood has just completed production the fourth cycle of The Secret World of Benjamin Bear, bringing the total number of episodes to 104x11 minutes. The series is in over 135 territories worldwide and has been a consistent hit for Amberwood.” —Jonathan Wiseman, Senior VP

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Animation Development Company ADDRESS: 18075 Ventura Blvd., Suite 230, Encino,

CA 91316, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: (1-800) 984-2404 FAX: (1-818) 436-7529 WEBSITE: www.animationdc.com FOUNDER: Ira Warren CONTACT: Ira Warren, (1-800) 984-2404 PROGRAMS: YooHoo & Friends: 52x11 min., 6- to 12-year-

olds, 2D, eco-action comedy; Tiny Warriors: 52x11 min., 6- to 12-year-olds, 3D, martial arts/action comedy; Action Dad: 13x22 min., 6- to 12-year-olds, 2D, action comedy. “Animation Development Company (ADC) is a venture-capital company in the business of financing and developing high-quality children’s animation to present to domestic and international networks for TV licensing. There is a clear and definite need for a company like ADC—to bridge the gap between the creative and production communities. In other words, a company that can help both sides in the finances of production and the pitch process to land a TV deal. After three years, ADC has financed several projects in association with Toonzone Studios and can be viewed in the screening room at MIP Junior this season. ADC was designed to provide the basic capital required to develop projects of merit and market potential, so that they have a real chance to be picked up and become successful breakout hits. The licensing of cartoon characters is a $100 billion a year industry, and therefore a great opportunity for venture capitalists.” —Corporate Communications

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Aviatrix Entertainment ADDRESS: Sant Damian, 10-12 2-1, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona,

Spain TELEPHONE: (34-6) 4922-8404 WEBSITE: www.aviatrix-ent.com CEO: Laura Tapias CONTACT: laura.tapias@aviatrix-ent.com PROGRAMS: Baobab Planet: 26x11 min., 4- to 8-year-olds, 3D;

Oly & Pic: 26x11 min., 2D; Tato: 20x95 min., 2D; Hot Dog: 20x95 min., 2D; Scruff: 65x22 min., 4- to 6-year-olds, 2D & 3D; Scruff TV Specials: 5x80 min., 4- to 6-year-olds, 2D & 3D; Lua and the World: 230x3 min., preschool, 2D & 3D. “Aviatrix Entertainment is a recently created production and distribution company that works to make your properties travel around the world, mainly to the Mediterranean and Latin territories. In the Mediterranean, we book trips to Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece and Cyprus, and we also travel to Latin America, Brazil and the U.S. Hispanic markets, building brands country by country. Not only finding the best exposure to the properties, Aviatrix is also looking for the best licensing and merchandising partners, events and experiences online, working closely with you in order to support the launching of the brand to achieve its success. After my experience at BKN over the last five years, and the deep work done the last ten in the Mediterranean and Latin territories, I’m happy to host the productions of companies that want to launch their brands in these territories, and also building the best business strategies for them in each market.” —Laura Tapias, CEO

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BBC Worldwide ADDRESS: Media Centre, 201 Wood Lane, London,

W12 7TQ, U.K. TELEPHONE: (44-20) 8433-2000 WEBSITE: www.bbcworldwidesales.com SENIOR VP & GENERAL MANAGER, ASIA: Joyce Yeung SENIOR VP, EMEA: Tim Mutimer EXECUTIVE VP, SALES & CO-PRODUCTIONS, AMERICAS: Matt Forde CONTACTS: joyce.yeung@bbc.com; tim.mutimer@bbc.com;

matt.forde@bbc.com PROGRAMS: Teletubbies: 365x26 min., preschool, 2D; In the

Night Garden: 100x30 min., preschool, 2D; Charlie & Lola: 78x26 min. + 2 Christmas specials, preschool, 2D; 3rd & Bird: 50x10 min. + 1x20 min., preschool, 2D; ZingZillas: 52x25 min., preschool, live action; Muddle Earth: 26x15 min., 6- to 12-year-olds, 2D, comedy; Tronji: 30x30 min., 6- to 8-yearolds, CGI; Uki: 52x5 min., preschool, CGI; Penelope K, By the Way: 25x15 min., preschool, live action with hand puppetry and shadows; Buzz & Tell: 52x5 min., preschool, puppetry, comedy. “BBC Worldwide Sales & Distribution is responsible for licensing British programs to media companies around the world on behalf of the BBC and independent production companies. As the largest exporter of television programs outside of the U.S. studios, this business manages a catalogue of around 50,000 hours spanning all genres. It also runs BBC Showcase, the world’s biggest program trade fair organized by a single distributor. In 2009-2010, Sales & Distribution generated gross profits of £64.2 million on gross sales of £240.8 million.” —Corporate Communications

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Beyond Distribution ADDRESS: 109 Reserve Rd., Artarmon, NSW 2064, Australia TELEPHONE: (61-2) 9437-2000 FAX: (61-2) 9437-2017 WEBSITE: www.beyond.com.au GENERAL MANAGER: Fiona Crago HEAD, SALES: Munia Kanna-Konsek HEAD, CO-PRODUCTIONS & ACQUISITIONS: Yvonne Body CONTACT: distribution@beyond.com.au PROGRAMS: Iconicles: 26x30 min., 3- to 6-year-olds, 2D & 3D,

animated & live action; Toybox: 75x30 min., 2- to 5-yearolds, 2D, animated & live action; Get Squiggling!: 50x15 min., 2- to 5-year olds, 2D, animated & live action; Rush TV: 52x30 min., teens, live action; Wild Animal Baby Explorers: 52x15 min., 2- to 5-year-olds, 3D, animated & live action; Kid Detectives: 52x15 min. or 26x30 min., 6- to 12-year-olds, live action; Numberjacks: 65x15 min. + 1x45 min. + 1x15 min., 4- to 5-year-olds, 3D, animated & live action; Milly, Molly: 52x15 min. or 26x30 min., 4- to 8-year-olds, 2D; Snake Tales: 13x30 min., tweens, live action; Lab Rats Challenge: 65x30 min., tweens, live action. “Beyond Distribution continues to be recognized as a leading independent distributor. With offices around the world, we are able to keep our finger on the pulse across all territories by building and maintaining relationships with producers, broadcasters and industry representatives. Beyond Distribution’s name is synonymous with programs of mass appeal and our current international sales catalogue boasts over 5,000 hours of top quality and multi-award winning programming, with an impressive collection of children’s programming.We have over 25 years of experience in distributing to the international marketplace and our highly experienced and knowledgeable team are crucial towards the company’s longevity and reputation. We cover all age groups and recent preschool additions Iconicles, Wild Animal Baby Explorers and Toybox have joined catalogue highlight Numberjacks, as well as fare for older children and tweens such as Amazing Extraordinary Friends and Snakes Tales, in-house-produced kids’ factual Backyard Science and Kid Detectives and animated series Milly, Molly.” —Fiona Crago, General Manager 36

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Breakthrough Entertainment ADDRESS: 122 Sherbourne St., Toronto, ON M5A 2R4, Canada TELEPHONE: (1-416) 366-6588, x113 FAX: (1-416) 363-9726 WEBSITE: www.breakthroughfilms.com VP, DISTRIBUTION: Nat Abraham CONTACT: distribution@breakthroughentertainment.com PROGRAMS: My Big Big Friend: 52x11 min. or 26x30 min., 2D;

The Mooh Brothers: 26x11 min.; The Droogles: 26x11 min., 2D & puppetry, fantasy; Dino Dan: 52x11 min. or 26x30 min., CGI/live action, adventure; Fishtronaut: 52x11 min. or 26x30 min., 2D. “Headquartered in Toronto, Breakthrough Entertainment Inc. (BEI) is a leading global producer and distributor of acclaimed primetime comedy and drama series, as well as factual entertainment, documentaries, television movies, family entertainment and children’s animation. As one of Canada’s largest television production-and-distribution companies, BEI has licensed programs to major broadcasters in over 200 territories. With a catalogue of over 2,600 half-hours of programming, the company handles distribution as well as worldwide pre-sales, co-productions and third-party acquisitions. In addition to its dedicated program development, production and distribution divisions, Breakthrough’s digital media division ranks among one of the industry’s most respected producers of high-quality digital entertainment, including websites, and online, mobile, IPTV and iPhone games.” —Nat Abraham, VP, Distribution

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CAKE ADDRESS: 76 Charlotte St., London W1T 4QS, U.K. TELEPHONE: (44-20) 7307-3230 FAX: (44-20) 7307-3239 WEBSITE: www.cakeentertainment.com CEO & CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Tom van Waveren CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER & MANAGING DIRECTOR: Ed Galton CONTACT: egalton@cakeentertainment.com PROGRAMS: Poppy Cat: 52x11 min., 3- to 5-year-olds, ani-

mated; Oscar’s Oasis: 78x7 min., 6- to 11-year-olds, animated; Angelo Rules: 78x7 min. & 30x1 min., 8- to 12-year-olds, animated; Eliot Kid: 104x13 min., 6- to 9-year-olds, animated; Dead Gorgeous: 26x24 min., 8- to 12-year-olds, drama; Total Drama World Tour, Total Drama Action & Total Drama Island: 78x22 min., 8- to 12-year-olds, animated; Stoked: 52x22 min., 8- to 12-year-olds, animated; Hareport: 26x11 min., 6- to 11-yearolds, animated. “CAKE is one of the world’s leading kids’ and family entertainment specialists. Since 2002, the London-based company has worked with animation and live-action producers from around the world to develop, create, commercially position and manage their IP propositions for international market. We handle everything from traditional television rights to digital, online and ancillary commercial rights. CAKE also prides itself on being a well-established meeting place for a growing family of globally recognized producers. Suggesting perhaps that we may have been doing a few things right at least, we won the Kidscreen ‘Best Distributor of the Year’ award in 2009. CAKE offers a diverse range of programming from animated reality TV series Total Drama and beautifully rendered cartoon caper Oscar’s Oasis to cute and cuddly preschool series Poppy Cat, based on the international best-selling books by Lara Jones; ghostly drama Dead Gorgeous; and the smart and savvy Angelo Rules.” —Ed Galton, Chief Creative Officer & Managing Director

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Classic Media ADDRESS: Royalty House, 72-74 Dean St., 3/Fl.,

London W1D 3SG, U.K. TELEPHONE: (44-20) 8762-6200 FAX: (44-20) 8762-6299 WEBSITE: www.classicmedia.tv CEO: Eric Ellenbogen CEO: John Engelman EXECUTIVE VP, INTERNATIONAL: Chloe Van den Berg CONTACT: intprogramsales@classicmedia.tv PROGRAMS: Voltron Force: 26x30 min, animated; Life with Boys:

26x30 min., live action; Tinga Tinga Tales: 52x11 min., preschool, animated; Guess with Jess: 52x10 min., preschool, animated; Kung Fu Magoo: 1x80 min., animated; My Life Me: 52x11 min., tween, animated; Nan & Lili: 200x3 min., preschool, animated; Tracy Beaker Returns: 13x25 min., live action; Ooglies: 200x3 min., animated; Casper’s Scare School: 26x30 min. + 1x75 min. special, animated. “Classic Media is one of the world’s largest independent entertainment companies and a leader in reinventing the classics of yesterday and creating the entertainment classics of tomorrow. The company boasts a catalogue encompassing over 3,600 hours of programming that is distributed in more than 170 territories worldwide and showcased in multiple formats, including TV, film, home video, consumer products, publishing, digital and music.We are proud to own and manage a portfolio of some of the most successful and longest-running franchises of all time, including Postman Pat, Casper the Friendly Ghost and The Lone Ranger, new global brands Tinga Tinga Tales and Guess with Jess, as well as new shows Nan & Lili, My Life Me, Tracy Beaker Returns and Ooglies. This MIPCOM, we’re incredibly excited to launch two all-new series: Life with Boys, a show for tween girls (7-12) from the creator and executive producer of Hannah Montana, and Voltron Force, the return of the ‘Defender of the Universe’ for boys (6-11) and action fans, co-produced by World Events Productions and Kickstart Productions (Wanted, Wolverine and The X-Men).” —Chloe Van den Berg, Executive VP, International

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Cyber Group Studios ADDRESS: 7 rue Letellier, 75015 Paris, France TELEPHONE: (33-1) 4058-6530 FAX: (33-1) 4058-1453 WEBSITE: www.cybergroupstudios.com CHAIRMAN & CEO: Pierre Sissmann DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL TV SALES: Carole Brin CONTACTS: psissmann@cybergroupstudios.com; cbrin@cyber-

groupstudios.com PROGRAMS: Tales of Tatonka: 40x11 min., 4- to 8-year-olds,

HD CGI; Ozie Boo Save the Planet: 78x5 min., preschool, HD CGI; Zou: 52x11 min., preschool, HD CGI; Guess What?: 52x7 min., preschool, HD CGI; Manon: 52x7 min., preschool, HD CGI; Nina Patalo: 39x7 min., 6- to 10-year-olds, 2D HD; Grenadine and Peppermint: 78x7 min., 6- to -10-yearolds, 2D HD; Cloud Bread: 78x7 min., preschool, HD CGI & 3D; Raju, the Rickshaw: 78x7 min., preschool, HD CGI; Fish ’n Chips: 52x13 min., 6- to 10-year-olds, HD CGI. “Cyber Group Studios is a French independent multi-awarded company, which produces and distributes its own and third-party audiovisual productions and brands with strong international appeal, targeted to kids and families in particular. The catalogue includes 3D, CGI and 2D HD animation products (TV series and movies) targeted at 2- to 12-year-old kids and tweens. It also includes HD live-action and animation series for 'Triple Play' broadcast (web, mobile phones, TV) targeted at teenagers and young adults. Cyber Group Studios also develops consumer products licensing businesses based on its own and third-party characters. Our mission is to bring the best quality entertainment to kids and families, associating to the best creative talent we can find around the world and developing breakthrough technology to enhance our productions. It is also to associate to other top producers in the world to help bring them to market, through our distribution network, what we feel are outstanding new productions.” —Pierre Sissmann, Chairman & CEO

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Tales of Tatonka: Meet Wanji, Nunpa, Yamni and Topa, four wolf cubs who live with their parents, Winyan and Wicasa, amidst a wolf pack in the plains and forests of North America. Their friend Tatonka, the lone bison, initiates them to a world unknown to wolves: they will have to learn to live outside the family, sometimes in a hostile and totally surprising environment. Let’s follow them on their thrilling adventures in the wilderness, and enjoy laughter and moments of friendship! Ozie Boo Save the Planet: A soft and entertaining introduction to ecology for the preschoolers, with the Ozie Boo team and their friends, with an optimistic touch and high-quality real-world images. There are four major themes: pollution, animals in danger, environmental protection, natural resources and climate. Based on the hit series Ozie Boo, sold in 160 countries and available in 26 languages. Zou: Based on the hugely successful books by Michel Gay, Zou is all about family. It’s about growing up, about relationships between family members and friends. It’s about learning how the world works, how to use one’s imagination. It’s about Zou. Zou is featuring a completely lovable five-year old Zebra Zou and his extended family. The series explores with warmth and humor the world according to youngsters of his age—and that of the target audience, children aged 3 to 6. Grenadine and Peppermint: Grenadine is a little Inuit girl who is curious, energetic and who is always up to mischief. She loves adventures: dangerous missions, strange investigations, commando operations that she gets into with her friend Peppermint, a usually placid penguin whom she thinks has the right stuff to make a super hero. Although he is rather lethargic, Peppermint accepts to play the super hero role so he can keep Grenadine’s esteem. Cloud Bread: One rainy morning, two curious children find a small piece of cloud snagged on a twig.They take it to their mom and she bakes it into bread. When they eat it, they begin to float like clouds. This wonderful new series combines stories full of warmth and strong values, with all the fantasy and whimsy of a child’s imagination. Cloud Bread takes us into a world of striking animation design, brought to life in three dazzling dimensions.

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DHX Media ADDRESS: 235 Carlaw Ave., 5/Fl., Toronto, ON M4M 2S1,

Canada TELEPHONE: (1-416) 363-8034 FAX: (1-416) 363-8919 WEBSITE: www.dhxmedia.com EXECUTIVE VP, PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, DHX KIDS:

Chris Bartleman SENIOR VP, DISTRIBUTION: Josh Scherba CONTACT: sales@dhxmedia.com PROGRAMS: Rastamouse: 52x11 min., preschool, stop-motion

animation; dirtgirlworld: 52x11 min., preschool, animated/3D hybrid; Pirates, Adventures in Art: 44x11 min., preschool, animated; Martha Speaks: 140x11 min. or 70x22 min., preschool, 2D; Animal Mechanicals: 73x11 min., preschool, 3D; Grandpa in My Pocket: 66x11 min. or 33x22 min., preschool, live action; How to be Indie: 40x22 min., tween, live action; That's So Weird!: 26x22 min., tween, sketch comedy. “With offices in Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver and Los Angeles, DHX Media is an international leader in television production and distribution, interactive content and entertainment licensing, with an emphasis on children, family and youth markets. With three awardwinning production facilities, DHX Media is the producer or co-producer of over 40 original television series and maintains a library of over 2,300 hours of television productions that covers both animated and live-action programming and includes world-recognized series such as Franny’s Feet, Animal Mechanicals, Kid vs Kat, Angela Anaconda and Martha Speaks.” —Josh Scherba, Senior VP, Distribution

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DQ Entertainment International ADDRESS: 644, Aurora Colony Rd., No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034, A.P. India TELEPHONE: (91-40) 2355-3726 FAX: (91-40) 2355-2594 WEBSITE: www.dqentertainment.com CHAIRMAN & CEO: Tapaas Chakravarti SENIOR VP, GLOBAL LICENSING & MERCHANDISING:

Manoj Mishra CONTACT: sales@dqentertainment.com PROGRAMS: Peter Pan: 26x22 min., 6- to 10-year-olds, 3D stereoscopic, fantasy adventure/drama; The Jungle Book: 52x11 min. + 1x1 hr., 6- to 9-year-olds, 3D HD/3D stereoscopic, adventure comedy; Lassie & Friends: 52x11 min., 6to 10-year-olds, 2D HD, family adventure/drama; Feluda: 26x22 min., 6- to 12-year-olds, 2D HD, adventure; Five Children and It: 26x22 min., 6- to 9-year-olds, 3D stereoscopic, fantasy adventure. “DQE is one of the leading producers of animation, visual effects, game art and live-action entertainment content for the global media and entertainment industry. DQE has produced/coproduced and distributed iconic brands such as Iron Man: Armored Adventures, Twisted Whiskers, Mikido, Casper, Pinky & Perky, a third season of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, the Madagascar TV series one and two and Fanboy & Chum Chum and is now co-producing properties like The Little Prince and Little Nick with major entertainment giants. DQE has a library of over 400 hours of international programs for distribution and licensing globally. DQE’s homegrown production in high-end 3D, The Jungle Book is being produced with international majors including TF1 and Moonscoop, France; and ZDF Group, Germany. Indian IPs like Mysteries & Feluda, Omkar, Balkand I, II and III have had a successful run, while Toomai—the live-action TV series—is currently under development. DQE is also developing a series of animated series inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s Hollywood films, with French production companies Method Animation and MK2.” —Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman & CEO

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Endemol Worldwide Distribution ADDRESS: Shepherds Building Central, Charecroft Way, London W14 0EE, U.K. TELEPHONE: (44-870) 333-1700 FAX: (44-208) 222-4186 WEBSITE: www.endemolworldwidedistribution.com CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Cathy Payne EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SALES, AMERICAS, ASIA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: Matt Creasey EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SALES, EUROPE: Veronique Verges PROGRAMS: The Haunting Hour: 22x30 min., live action,

thriller/horror; Bananas in Pyjamas: 104x12 min., preschool, CGI; The 99: 26x30 min., CGI; Hi-5 season 12: 45x30 min./525x30 min. total + 32x1 hr. specials/U.S. version 70x30 min. + 5x1 hr. specials/U.K. version 40x30 min., preschool; I Can Cook season 2: 26x15 min., live action, food. “Endemol Worldwide Distribution is part of the Endemol Group, a world leader in entertainment programming. EWD has a library in excess of 24,000 hours of programming, of which approximately 5,000 hours is children’s and family. Acquiring children’s programming is a focus of EWD’s, which is evident with the exciting new program The Haunting Hour from world-renowned author R. L. Stine and from the producer Dan Angel, who brought Goosebumps to audiences around the world, which was a key North American acquisition. We are also excited to be launching the CGI-animated version of Bananas in Pyjamas.The live-action series was a global phenomenon and we look forward to the same success for B1 and B2. Produced by Teshkeel Media and Endemol Digital UK, The 99 is an exciting CGI-animated series. Based on the very successful comic books of the same name, The 99 looks set to be a hit with worldwide audiences.” —Cathy Payne, Chief Executive

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Entertainment One Family ADDRESS: 120 New Cavendish St., London W1W 6XX,

U.K. TELEPHONE: (44-20) 7907-3769 FAX: (44-20) 7907-3777 WEBSITE: www.eonefamily.com MANAGING DIRECTOR: Olivier Dumont HEAD, INTERNATIONAL SALES & CO-PRODUCTIONS:

Muriel Thomas PROGRAMS: Peppa Pig: 208x5 min. & 1x10 min. or 53x30 min., preschool, 2D; Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom: 52x11 min., preschool, 2D; Humf: 78x7 min. or 26x30 min., preschool, 2D; Rob the Robot: 52x11 min., preschool, 3D; Tractor Tom: 52x5 min., preschool, 3D; The Secret World of Benjamin Bear: 104x11 min., preschool, 2D; Majority Rules: 26x30 min., 9- to 12-year-olds, live action. “Entertainment One Family works with the industry’s best creative talent to make highquality family and children's programming. With offices in Los Angeles, London and Toronto, eOne Family is supported by the farreaching Entertainment One network of companies. Together we provide a full service operation for our properties, including international television distribution, home entertainment, music publishing and licensing and merchandising. Home to some of the most successful preschool programs and a slate of comedy and cutting-edge tween shows, our mandate is to make enduring and entertaining content that will be loved by kids of all ages. We are currently looking for animated and live-action ideas for all age groups.” —Olivier Dumont, Managing Director

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FremantleMedia Enterprises ADDRESS: 1 Stephen St., London W1T 1AL, U.K. TELEPHONE: (44-20) 7691-6000 WEBSITE: www.fremantlemediaenterprises.com GLOBAL CEO: David Ellender EXECUTIVE VP, CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT:

Sander Schwartz SENIOR VP, CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT:

Bob Higgins CONTACTS: sander.schwartz@fremantlemedia.com; bob.higgins@fremantlemedia.com “FremantleMedia Enterprises’ children and family entertainment division was launched this year to partner with producers, broadcasters and third-party IP owners to create and deliver innovative content with potential across a range of revenue streams. FME’s global network of expertise in distribution, brand licensing and home entertainment means we are uniquely equipped to maximize the commercial potential of new and existing brands.” —Sander Schwartz, Executive VP, Children’s and Family Entertainment

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Gaiam ADDRESS: 350 Madison Ave., Suite 1700, New York, NY 10017, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: (1-212) 951-2320 FAX: (1-212) 951-2363 WEBSITE: www.gaiam.com PRESIDENT, ENTERTAINMENT & WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION:

Bill Sondheim DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL SALES: Myriam Diaz PROGRAMS: Chop Kick Panda: 1x50 min.; Toe Tappin Penguin:

1x50 min.; All About: Creepy Crawlies, Dinosaurs, Airplanes, Garbage & Recycling: 4x30 min., preschool, 2D, edutainment; Felix the Cat Saves Christmas: 1x72 min.; The Night Before Christmas: 1x45 min., family, 2D; Animated Classics: Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty: 46x45 min., family; The Story of Moses: 13x45 min.; Life with Jesus: 1x30 min., family, 2D. “Gaiam is a leading independent distributor and owner of special-interest media, edutainment and family-oriented animated specials. Gaiam owns one of the best-selling children’s animated catalogues of all time and continues to sell three ‘Animated Classics’ packages (46x45-minute episodes) with titles such as Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Jungle Book. This year, Gaiam will add two brand-new animated productions with proven genre appeal: Chop Kick Panda, which will be deliver in January 2011, and Toe Tappin Penguin, which delivers spring of 2011. These charming stories will be delightful drafting opportunities to the mega-theatrical franchises Kung Fu Panda and Happy Feet, both of which are scheduled to launch new theatrical installments in 2011. Gaiam continues to supplement via special programs such as the All About preschool series, helping kids to understand how thing work, narrated by a lively host. We look forward to showing you our newest productions this year!” —Myriam Diaz, Director, International Sales

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Guru Studio ADDRESS: 110 Spadina Ave., Suite 500, Toronto, ON M5V 2K4, Canada TELEPHONE: (1-416) 599-4878 FAX: (1-416) 628-6926 WEBSITE: www.gurustudio.com PRESIDENT & CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Frank Falcone VP, DEVELOPMENT & ACQUISITIONS: Mary Bredin CONTACT: mary@gurustudio.com PROGRAMS: Justin Time: 26x11 min., preschool, 2D & 3D hybrid; Spaceface: 26x22 min., 8- to 12-year-olds, 2D & 3D hybrid; Agency 13: 26x22 min., 8- to 12-year-olds, 2D & 3D hybrid; Little Movers: 26x11 min., preschool, 2D & 3D hybrid; 123 Go: 26x11 min., preschool, 2D & 3D hybrid.

“Guru Studio was founded in 2000 with a mandate to create the best and most innovative character animated entertainment. Conceived as a boutique operation, Guru has expanded into a diversified entertainment company providing creative services in the development and design of character-driven projects for television, film and new screen-based media. Guru works with broadcasters, producers, brands, advertising agencies and content-development companies and maintains an impressive roster of international clients such as YTV, TELETOON, Cartoon Network, Hallmark Entertainment, Corus/Nelvana, Family Channel and Nick Jr. The studio is in production on its first original property—an animated preschool series called Justin Time for Family Channel. Also, the studio has a number of other shows in development reaching older and younger audiences, including a live-action tween sitcom. Guru contributed animation to the Emmy- and Gemini-award winning preschool series The Backyardigans for Nick Jr. and Corus/Nelvana. They’ve recently completed work on the Corus/Classic Media co-production Guess with Jess, a spinoff from the much-loved Postman Pat series out of the U.K. as well as The New Adventures of Babar with Nelvana.” —Corporate Communications

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Inspidea ADDRESS: G-G-03A Glomac Square, Jalan SS6/16A, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia TELEPHONE: (60-3) 7880-9934 FAX: (60-3) 7880-9932 WEBSITE: www.inspidea.com MANAGING DIRECTOR: Andrew Ooi SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR: CJ See CONTACT: findoutmore@inspidea.com PROGRAMS: Boo & Me: 13x2 min., 6- to 10-year-olds, 2D digital, education/green; Mat Kacau: 26x2 min., 6- to 12year-olds, 2D digital, comedy; Happy Together: 52x1 min., teens/young adults, 2D digital, comedy; Mustang Mama X3: 26x2 min., 6- to 12-year-olds, 2D digital, comedy; Mustang Mama Diehard Sports Fan: 26x2 min., 6- to 12-year-olds, 2D digital, comedy; Mustang Mama Football Fever: 26x2 min., 2D digital, comedy; Johan, The Young Scientist: 26x12 min., 4- to 8-year-olds, 2D digital, education/science.

“Letting the kid out is fun and easy to do. But most adults won’t spontaneously do it. So we use herd mentality and peer pressure to get people to do it. It’s sneaky but it does the trick. The hard part is stopping it! The great thing is that all this play is translated into a diverse content that we produce and distribute, from classic titles like Johan, The Young Scientist and Mustang Mama, to the brand-new shows. Boo & Me, our entertaining shorts on the environment, is targeted at children. Happy Together, our edgy comedy shorts made to satisfy our crazy-eccentric side, is for teens and adults. Finally, we have Mat Kacau, about an overexcited prankster, we developed for Astro Ceria—Malaysia’s number one channel for children—for the entire family. So three new shows for almost everyone. We let the kid out to take over the world!” —Andrew Ooi, Managing Director

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The Jim Henson Company ADDRESS: 1416 N. La Brea Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028,

U.S.A. TELEPHONE: (1-323) 802-1500 FAX: (1-323) 802-1825 WEBSITE: www.henson.com CEO: Lisa Henson PRESIDENT & COO: Peter Schube CONTACT: Andrew G. Thomas, Manager, Worldwide

Distribution & Events PROGRAMS: Dinosaur Train: 66x30 min., preschool, CGI; Sid

the Science Kid: 53x30 min., preschool, CGI; Pajanimals: 11x2 min., 26x30 min. in development, preschool, puppetry; Fraggle Rock: 96x30 min., 4- to 8-year-olds, puppetry; Mother Goose Stories: 39x8 min., preschool, puppetry; Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas: 1x1 hr., family, puppetry; The Hoobs: 250x30 min., preschool, puppetry; Construction Site: 26x30 min., preschool, puppetry; Mopatop’s Shop: 260x8 min., preschool, puppetry; Labyrinth: 1x102 min., live action, fantasy feature. “The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation. Best known as creators of the world famous Muppets, Henson has received over 50 Emmy Awards and nine Grammy Awards. With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot, complete with soundstage and postproduction facilities. Independently owned and operated by the five adult children of founder Jim Henson, the company is also home to Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, a pre-eminent character-building and visual effects group with international film, television and advertising clients, as well as Henson Recording Studios, one of the music industry’s top recording facilities known for its world-class blend of state-of-the-art and vintage equipment.” —Peter Schube, President & COO

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MarVista Entertainment ADDRESS: 12519 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: (1-310) 737-0950 FAX: (1-310) 737-9115 WEBSITE: www.marvista.net CEO: Fernando Szew SENIOR VP, WORLDWIDE SALES: Vanessa Goglio CONTACT: vgoglio@marvista.net PROGRAMS: Power Rangers: 700x30 min. + 40x30 min., kids, live

action, action; 16 Wishes: 1x90 min., teens, live action, comedy; In Real Life: 26x30 min., kids, live action, reality; Mandie 2: Mandie and the Cherokee Treasure: 1x90 min., family, live action, adventure; Prank Patrol Australia: 65x30 min., kids, live action, reality; Chatterbox: 90 min., teens, live action, drama; Cop Dog: 1x90 min., family, live action; Mystery Hunters: 78x30 min., kids, live action, reality; Bunny Tales: 1x72 min., kids, animated; Perennial Animated Collection: 15x30 min., kids, animated. “Our slate at this market is headlined by Power Rangers, one of the few true franchises in children’s entertainment. It defined a generation, and MarVista is honored to be part of the team that will be re-introducing this renowned property to the global television marketplace. We look forward to working with Haim Saban and his team, as well as current and new global broadcast partners, as we embark on a new era for this powerful global entertainment brand. Our powerful lineup this year also includes the Disney original movie 16 Wishes, a co-production between MarVista and Disney Channel, starring Debby Ryan. The movie premiere rated as the day's number one telecast in kids 6 to 11 and tweens 9 to 14 and was the night’s most-watched cable telecast in total viewers. We are also delighted to debut the second movie in the Mandie movie series, Mandie and the Cherokee Treasure, based on the books by Lois Leppard, with over 7 million copies in print. We are debuting compelling reality television for kids with a new live-action reality series from the award-winning Apartment 11, In Real Life, featuring kids in a race competition across North America; and we are offering all new episodes from Prank Patrol Australia, a bona fide hit in that country with activeTV’s format version airing on ABC.” —Fernando Szew, CEO 64

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Power Rangers: The Power Rangers library includes over 700 episodes produced over 17 years, as well as 20 new episodes for the upcoming 18th season slated to debut on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons in 2011. Following its introduction in 1993 on the Fox Kids Network, Power Rangers quickly became the most watched children’s television program in the United States. 16 Wishes: A Disney original movie, 16 Wishes tells the story of Abby Jensen, a girl who has been eager to reach her 16th birthday and has kept a secret wish list since she was a little girl. When the Big Day actually arrives, utter disaster strikes, leaving Abby to think her birthday is ruined. But when a mysterious box of magical birthday candles arrives to turn things around, Abby’s 16 wishes start to come true. Her day gets better and better...until she makes one wish that threatens to change everything. In Real Life: A reality series, where 18 kids (ages 12-14) race across North America and compete in an array of thrilling real-life job challenges. In each episode, the first team to successfully complete all the tasks and arrive at the finish line wins a reward they’ll never forget. But the ultimate payday is in the final episode: a grand prize of four years of college tuition plus an all-expense paid family vacation—total value $25,000! Mandie and the Cherokee Treasure: When Uncle John forbids Mandie from joining his dangerous quest to keep an old promise, Mandie and her newfound Mother take matters into their own hands. Joined by friends, they embark on a harrowing journey by train to protect Mandie’s stubborn Uncle John. Grand adventure ensues as they race to outwit evil conspirators and dare to face the secrets of the Lost Antler Cave-Mine. However, Mandie’s most difficult challenge arises when she realizes that success will land her face to face with the one person she never wanted to meet. Prank Patrol Australia: Renewed by ABC in Australia for a second season, activeTV is in production on 39 all-new half-hour episodes of this exciting series created by Apartment 11 Productions in Canada. Each week in Prank Patrol, a host, his sidekick “ninjas” and guest experts help kids pull off the prank of a lifetime on an unsuspecting friend or family member. The show promises viewers an array of gags.

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Mondo TV ADDRESS: Via Brenta, 11 – 00198 Rome, Italy TELEPHONE: (39-06) 8632-3293 FAX: (39-06) 8620-9836 WEBSITE: www.mondotv.it SENIOR VP, INTERNATIONAL SALES: Matteo Corradi HEAD, INTERNATIONAL SALES & BRAND MANAGER:

Micheline Azoury CONTACTS: matteo.corradi@mondotv.it; m.azoury@mondotv.it PROGRAMS: Puppy in My Pocket: 52x13 min., 2D with CG effects & full HD; Power Buggz: 26x26 min., 2D with CG effects & full HD; Playtime Buddies: 52x13 min., 3- to 5-yearolds, 2D with CG effects & full HD; Angel’s Friends—The Secret World Around You: 52x13 min. or 26x26 min. + featurelength in production, 5- to 12-year-olds, 2D with CG effect; Virus Attack: 52x13 min., 7- to 13-year-olds, 2D with CG effects & full HD; Monsters & Pirates: 13x13 min. + 13 eps. in production, 6- to 10-year-olds, 2D. “Mondo TV S.p.A. possesses one of the largest animation libraries in Europe, consisting of more than 1,600 episodes of television series that it owns outright for all the world, together with more than 75 animated movies for video and theatrical releases. The cartoons produced by Mondo TV have always set themselves apart by their top-flight educational value and the fact that they do not have violent or immoral content.” —Matteo Corradi, Senior VP, International Sales

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Motion Pictures ADDRESS: Reina Victoria, 8, 08021 Barcelona, Spain TELEPHONE: (34-93) 200-2500 FAX: (34-93) 200-4061 WEBSITE: www.motionpic.com MANAGING DIRECTOR: Alberto Uviedo SALES DIRECTOR: Tony Albert CONTACT: sales@motionpic.com PROGRAMS: LMN’s: 52x13 min., animated, adventure;

Glumpers: 104x90 sec., animated, slapstick comedy; Van Dogh: 104x4 min., preschool, animated; Boom & Reds: 104x4 min., preschool, animated; Telmo & Tula Little Cooks: 52x7 min., animated, edutainment; Telmo & Tula Arts and Crafts: 52x7 min., animated, edutainment; Zumbers: 150x3 min., preschool, animated; Alex: 104x4 min., animated, edutainment; Green Light: 26x5 min., animated, edutainment; Hero Kids: 26x5 min., animated, adventure. “Our priority is to develop and produce the most interesting ideas and concepts in order to fit the TV networks around the world the best. With our knowledge of the market, we firmly believe in the idea as the key prior to success. Because of that, we are wide open to finance, develop and/or produce the ideas that can combine originality and simplicity in the best way. According to this mentality, during the last two years we have become the first Spanish production company in number of series and length of minutes produced, combining 3D and 2D and always in HD, sold to the main territories and networks worldwide.” —Tony Albert, Sales Director

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Nerd Corps Entertainment ADDRESS: 300-1256 E. 6th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5T 1E8,

Canada TELEPHONE: (1-604) 484-0266 FAX: (1-604) 484-0267 WEBSITE: www.nerdcorps.com CEO & FOUNDER: Asaph Fipke PRESIDENT: Ken Faier CONTACT: ken.faier@nerdcorps.com PROGRAMS: Storm Hawks: 52x30 min., 3D, action comedy;

League of Super Evil: 39x30 min. or 78x11 min., 3D, comedy; Endangered Species: 26x30 min. or 52x11 min., 3D, comedy; Slugterrainea: 52x30 min., 3D, action comedy. “Since its inception in 2002, Nerd Corps Entertainment has emerged as one of the world’s leading developers of kids IP. Our mandate is to produce stylistically innovative animated projects for television, film and online based on a solid foundation of creative and storytelling. Working in a state of the art studio in Vancouver, Canada, our expertise in creative input and execution covers all aspects of property creation and management, from production to distribution, marketing, interactive development and licensing. To put it simply, our business model is quality over quantity. We’re always on the lookout for new properties, whether it’s a co-production, distribution deal or the acquisition of a great idea for us to put into development. We are also continuing to grow our interactive division, and are looking to create properties that can cross over into social media and create great web extensions.” —Ken Faier, President

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PGS Entertainment ADDRESS: 66 Ave. des Champs Elysées, 75 008 Paris, France TELEPHONE: (33-1) 8048-0432 FAX: (33-1) 8048-0411 WEBSITE: www.pgsentertainment.com CEO: Philippe Soutter EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SALES & MARKETING: Guillaume Soutter CONTACT: psoutter@pgsentertainment.com PROGRAM: The Little Prince: 52x30 min., 6- to 10-year-olds, HD/CGI/S3D, adventure; Charlie Chaplin: 104x6 min., family, HD/CGI/S3D, comedy; Invisible Network of Kids: 26x30 min., 6- to 10-year-olds, flash, comedy; Iron Man Armored Adventures: 52x30 min., 8- to 12-year-olds, HD CGI, action comedy; League of Super Evil: 39x30 min. or 78x11 min., 8to 12-year-olds, HD CGI, action comedy; Marsupilami Hoobah Hoobah Hop!: 52x30 min., 6- to 10-year-olds, 2D HD, adventure comedy; The Gees: 52x3 min., 6- to 10-yearolds, CGI, comedy; Toobo: 365x3 min., 3- to 7-year-olds, HD CGI, format.

“More than 80 percent of the shows we represent are now going into second seasons or more. It’s an important fact, for a young company like ours, which validates our model of representing a limited number of high-class producers. As the industry becomes more and more competitive, broadcasters are looking for long-running series with proven track records to build strong brands. We have established close partnerships with the channels on premium output and volume deals across several territories. We will be looking to extend those partnerships and continue to provide premium kids and family entertainment from the leading independent producers.” —Philippe Soutter, CEO

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Worldwide TV Sales (excl Asia) & Video North America: PGS Entertainment #25.02 email: sales@pgsentertainment.com. Phone: +336 1404 0838 TV Sales Asia & Video (excl North America): Sony #RB.20 email: angel_orengo@spe.sony.com. Phone: +852 2913 3721

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Skywriter Media & Entertainment Group ADDRESS: 250 Bloor St. E., Suite 1450, Toronto, ON M4W 1E6, Canada TELEPHONE: (1-416) 966-4759 FAX: (1-416) 966-4624 WEBSITE: www.skywritermedia.com EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & CEO: Kevin Gillis VP, DISTRIBUTION & ACQUISITIONS: Gwen Jones McCauley CONTACT: info@skywritermedia.com PROGRAM: Vivi: 52x11 min. or 104x5 min., 5- to 7-year-olds, 2D & cut-out; Camp Lakebottom: 26x11 min., 6- to 11-yearolds, animated, comedy; One: 104x5 min., preschool, 3D; Kidz Court: 26x30 min., 8- to 12-year-olds, live action; Planet Echo: 13x30 min., 8- to 12-year-olds, factual/environmental/ science/adventure; The Wumblers: 26x11 min., preschool; Atomic Betty: 78x30 min. or 156x11 min. + 1x1 hr. special + 26x1 min. multiplatform content, 6- to 12-year-olds, animated; This is Turtle Island: 13x30 min, live action, adventure; Miss BG: 104x11 min. + 2x30 min. specials + 24x2 min. mobisodes, 5- to 7-year-olds, animated; Nanalan’: 41x30 min. + 78x3 min., preschool, puppetry.

“Skywriter is now a year old and it’s been a wonderful year. We have built a slate of great properties in development with A-list creators and writers attached. With our recent library acquisitions, we are now offering a wide range of programming genres. In all, we have over 1,000 hours of programming available to the international market. Skywriter has now evolved into a creator and manager of world-class content across all platforms. The annuity value of our programs is reinforced by the number of broadcasters who re-license our shows on a worldwide basis. In addition to our best-selling series like Atomic Betty and Miss BG, we are also proud to be offering lifestyle and documentary programming such as Diva on a Dime and Crash Addicts. Furthermore, we are bringing to the market an exciting new slate including Camp Lakebottom, Vivi and Planet Echo. We look forward to seeing you at the stand.” —Corporate Communications

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Sprout ADDRESS: One Comcast Center, 30/Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19103, U.S.A. WEBSITE: www.SproutOnline.com SENIOR VP, PROGRAMMING: Andrew Beecham PRESIDENT, JBMW MEDIA: Jennifer Monier-Williams CONTACT: jennifer@jbmwmedia.com PROGRAM: Noodle and Doodle: 26x11 min., preschool, animated/ live action/puppetry.

“Sprout was the first 24/7 preschool television network to launch in the U.S.A. Now, available in over 50 million homes, we’re pleased to offer the international broadcast community the chance to share in our first-ever, longform production, Noodle & Doodle. Noodle & Doodle is the first show that brings together arts, crafts and cookery in a fun and entertaining format, which is geared towards preschoolers and their parents. On board our double-decker bus is driver and resident artist/cook Sean, as well as his puppet sidekick, Noodle, and virtual friend, Doodle. Within each show is a two-minute animated interstitial, Doggity’s, which can be run stand-alone if required. The 26 11-minute (SD and HD) episodes of Noodle & Doodle are available immediately along with a companion website and a commitment from us to produce a further season next year.” —Andrew Beecham, Senior VP, Programming

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Studio100 Media ADDRESS: Nymphenburger Strasse 82, D-80636 Munich,

Germany TELEPHONE: (49-89) 960-8550 FAX: (49-89) 960-855104 WEBSITE: www.studio100media.com MANAGING DIRECTOR: Patrick Elmendorff CONTACT: Nicole Braun, info@studio100media.com PROGRAM: Maya the Bee: 78x11 min., 4- to 7-year-olds, 3D;

Woodlies: 26x24 min., 6- to 11-year-olds, 3D & 2D; Enyo: 26x24 min., 7- to 10-year-olds, 3D, fantasy adventure; Florrie’s Dragons: 52x10 min., 3- to 6-year-olds, animated; Kerwhizz: 39x22 min., 4- to 6-year-olds, multiplatform quiz show; VIP Season II (Surviving Island Time): 26x11 min., 4- to 10-year-olds, 3D; Titipangpangrescue: 52x11 min., 4- to 9year-olds, animated, action comedy; Amika: 52x12 min. or 26x25 min., 8- to 14-year-olds, telenovela; Zeke’s Pad: 26x24 min., 8- to 12-year-olds, 3D with toonshader, comedy; Big & Small: 52x11 min., 4- to 7-year-olds, puppetry. “Studio100 Media is an international production-and-distribution company within the children’s and family entertainment sector. Based in Munich, Germany, the company is a 100-percent subsidiary of Belgian firm Studio100. The company develops and acquires new formats, is active as a co-producer and is also responsible for the global marketing of its own rights portfolio, as well as of third-party programming. With the acquisition of EM.Entertainment and Junior.TV in July 2008, the Studio100 Group succeeded in adding sustainable strength to its position within the production and distribution sectors. With its consolidated commitment to children’s programming, Studio100 Media is focusing on modernizing and reviving several of its classic brands by producing new animation series using state of the art technology for Maya the Bee, Vicky the Viking and Heidi. In addition Studo100 Media is producing the mystery teen series The House of Anubis.The series was originally produced by Studio100 for Nick Holland. In 2009, the German version followed for Nick Germany. Production has also begun in the U.S. and U.K.” —Patrick Elmendorff, Managing Director

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SVT (Sveriges Television) ADDRESS: SE-105 10 Stockholm, Sweden TELEPHONE: (46-8) 784-8614 FAX: (46-8) 784-6075 WEBSITE: www.svtsales.com CHANNEL MANAGER & COMMISSIONING EDITOR, CHILDREN’S:

Safa Safiyari HEAD, SALES: Karin Tideström CONTACT: Malin Gullbrand PROGRAMS: Sunshine Kathy: 26x7 min., preschool, animated,

comedy; Murkles and Purkles: 20x2 min., preschool, animated, comedy. “SVT (Sveriges Television) is the largest Nordic broadcaster. We are very proud that our niche channel SVT Barnkanalen (The Children’s Channel) is the biggest channel in Sweden for the audience of 3- to 11-year-olds, in tough competition with some ten other channels for kids. The content represents all genres—from news reports to light entertainment and charming animations—and have proven to be a successful mix to attract all ages.We produce and develop in-house content that has appeal to young audiences; drama long been a cornerstone for SVT, but nowadays the program production of entertainment, [factual], the outdoors and current affairs are all aiming to be urgent and interesting for children of different ages. A very determined strategy has encouraged the development and integration of the web and web broadcasts for children, creating loyalty and creativity as well as being fun for the viewers.” —Safa Safiyari, Channel Manager & Commissioning Editor, Children’s

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Toonz Entertainment ADDRESS: 2503 20th St., Suite C, Santa Monica, CA 90405,

U.S.A. TELEPHONE: (1-424) 744 8320 WEBSITE: www.toonzentertainment.com CEO: P. Jayakumar EXECUTIVE VP: Matt Cooperstein CONTACT: matt@toonzentertainment.com PROGRAM: Speed Racer—NXTG: 26x22 min., 6- to 11-yearolds, 3D, action adventure; HTDT: 52x11 min., 6- to 11year-olds, 2D, action comedy; Mostly Ghostly: 1x90 min., teens, live action with effects, Halloween special; Speed Racer—Classic: 52x11 min., 6- to 11-year-olds, 2D, action adventure; Wolverine and The X Men: 26x22 min., 6- to 11year-olds, live action with effects, action adventure; Freefonix: 40x22 min., 6- to 11-year-olds, 3D, action adventure; Willo the Wisp: 52x22 min., 2- to 6-year-olds, 2D.

“Toonz Entertainment is the distribution division of Toonz Animation India Pvt. Ltd.We have the distribution rights to a portfolio of iconic brands, including Wolverine and The X Men, the Speed Racer Classic series, Speed Racer Next Generation series, Freefonix and Mostly Ghostly.We are in the process of acquiring distribution rights of branded properties from across the world.” —P. Jayakumar, CEO

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Toonzone Studios ADDRESS: 3450 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Unit 804, Los Angeles,

CA 90068, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: (1-323) 315-7900 FAX: (1-323) 874-2101 WEBSITE: www.toonzonestudios.com PRESIDENT: Konnie Kwak VP, MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Lee Adams CONTACT: Lee Adams, (1-323) 315-7900 PROGRAM: YooHoo & Friends: 52x11 min., 6- to 12-year-olds,

2D, eco-action comedy; Tiny Warriors: 52x11 min., 6- to 12year-olds, 3D, martial arts/action comedy; Action Dad: 13x22 min., 6- to 12-year-olds, 2D, action comedy. “Los Angeles-based Toonzone Studios is a unique, full-service facility that develops, produces and markets both animation and liveaction productions. With our global presence and wealth of talent, TZ brings together worldclass animators, writers, web designers, marketers and producers, literally all under one roof. Here’s just a few examples of what we have cookin’ at TZ: the family spy action series Action Dad, about what it’s like to have an action hero for a dad and super villain for a mom; the 3D martial arts animated series Tiny Warriors, starring a porcupine, a monkey, a moose, an elephant and even a kung-pow chicken; and the eco-action comedy and $148 million worldwide toy success YooHoo & Friends, starring rap legend Flavor Flav and five furry, funny, friends who embark on global adventures to save the Earth. We’re thrilled that the worldwide animation community is embracing all of these projects!” —Konnie Kwak, President

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Your Family Entertainment ADDRESS: Nordendstraße 64, 80801 Munich, Germany TELEPHONE: (49-89) 9972-7111 FAX: (49-89) 9972-7191 WEBSITE: www.yf-e.com CEO: Stefan Piech SENIOR VP, PROGRAM SALES & MARKETING: Markus Andorfer CONTACT: sales@yfe-ag.de PROGRAMS: Wakkaville: 26x24 min., 3D, comedy; Li’l

Larikkins: 26x24 min., 3D, comedy; My Dad’s an Evil Genius: 52x12 min., animated, comedy; Ninjured: 52x12 min., 3D, comedy; Mission Odyssey: 26x24 min., animated, action/fantasy; Adventurers—Masters of Time: 26x24 min., animated, science fiction/adventure; Shadow of the Elves: 26x24 min., animated, action/fantasy; Altair in Starland: 52x12 min., animated, fantasy/comedy; Oscar the Balloonist: 26x12 min., preschool, animated, adventure/edutainment; Enid Blyton Adventure Series: 24x26 min. or 8x80 min., family, live action, detective. “Your Family Entertainment (YFE) produces and distributes non-violent family-oriented TV programs that parents trust. The company, formally known as RTV Family Entertainment, has its roots in the traditional games and book editor Ravensburger AG. Since 1980, YFE has built a library of over 3,500 half-hours of animation and family classics. The Country Mouse and the City Mouse, Fix & Foxi, Urmel, Enid Blyton are evergreens that most stations with a focus on both quality and high-ratings request. For us quality is the most important factor in the equation. Oscar the Balloonist, a co-production with ZDF, is ready for delivery in HD by the end of 2010.” —Stefan Piech, CEO

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Adventurers—Masters of Time: Uploading themselves by way of a time-continuum software, Fire, Nevin, Paul and Kikko—students at Sheldrake Academy—are suddenly whisked back through the ages on a desperate search for their missing computer professor. Unfortunately, they haven’t made the journey alone. An evil Hacker and his insidious Virtual Agents are threatening to change world history. The endurance of each intrepid teen will be tested as they weave in and out of time, facing overwhelming perils and thrilling challenges. Li’l Larikkins: A production with from YFE and its Australian partner Ettamogah. In the show, 10-year-old Amy, her pet koala, Maddie, and their friends are a good natured gang of unassuming heroes. Mischievous, fun and bold, these Li’l Larikkins are pint-sized dynamos with energy to burn and adventure blazing in their hearts. No matter what happens, the Li’l Larikkins will always save the day, even if it is by accident. Wakkaville: Jaz Mitchell has moved from the fast-paced and glamorous lifestyle of the city to the laidback country lifestyle of the town of Wakkaville. She expected country life would be different, but what she didn’t expect was a crazy Aunt, wacky new friends, and worst of all, no phone reception! With her new friends Martin, the farm boy aspiring to join NASA, Buzza, the aqua phobic surfer, and Flick, Jaz’s new shadow, Jaz and her friends attempt to bring Wakkaville into the 21st century—whether it wants to or not. Shadow of the Elves: Almost microscopic in size, there exists a world hidden within our own; the Meadowlands is a delicate world of flowers as large as redwoods and insects the size of dragons; where peaceful fairies take wing and comical trolls haunt the low land swamps and inhabit dark hidden caves. Altair in Starland: The new 52x12-minute series, by the wellknown Swiss artist and illustrator Ted Sieger, tells the story of Altair, an orphan boy who lives with his mentor, Gosho, as an outsider in the strange world of Starland. In Starland, everything is different from what you would expect. Curious and clever Altair wonders about the strange habits and actions of the Starish, and is full of ideas how things could be improved.

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ZDF Enterprises ADDRESS: Erich-Dombrowski-Str. 1, 55127 Mainz, Germany TELEPHONE: (49-6131) 991-1601 FAX: (49-6131) 991-2601 WEBSITE: www.zdf-enterprises.de PRESIDENT & CEO: Alexander Coridass VP, SALES, MERCHANDISING & CO-PRODUCTIONS: Fred

Burcksen CONTACT: programinfo@zdf-enterprises.de PROGRAMS: Ludovic: 26x11 min., preschool, stop-motion;

The Elephant Princess: season 2, 26x26 min., children & tweens, live action; Laura’s Star: season 3, 17x11 min., preschool, animated; Tempo Express: 26x26 min., 6- to 12year-olds, animated. “The young and the youngest get our full attention this season with programs for various age groups that all have one thing in common: they all soar on the wings of fantasy! The second season of The Elephant Princess promises a gripping show of force between love and dark magic. There’s also great interest in another live-action series for teens and tweens from Down Under, Dance Academy. Our new animated series Tempo Express is a time-travel action-adventure series that makes the past come alive. Preschoolers are in for a treat with the new animated series Ludovic and the eagerly anticipated third season of Laura’s Star. Both series emphasize the power of the imagination, with teddy bear Ludovic bringing inanimate objects to life, and Laura communicating with her little star. Finally, you can also look forward to more great animated revivals of children’s classics being co-produced with India’s DQ Entertainment.” —Alexander Coridass, President & CEO

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Channels to Watch

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ABC3 COUNTRY: Australia LAUNCH DATE: December 2009 OWNERSHIP: Australian Broadcasting Corporation DISTRIBUTION: In Australia, 80 percent of homes have access to

ABC3. DIRECTOR, ABC TELEVISION: Kim Dalton EXECUTIVE HEAD, CHILDREN’S CONTENT, ABC TELEVISION:

Tim Brooke-Hunt HEAD, COMMISSIONING & DEVELOPMENT, ABC CHILDREN’S TELEVISION: Carla De-Jong HEAD, PROGRAMMING & ACQUISITIONS, ABC CHILDREN’S TELEVISION: Barbara Uecker WEBSITE: www.abc.net.au/abc3

DESCRIPTION: ABC3 aims to be the number one television destination for Australian school-aged children. PROGRAMMING STRATEGY: ABC3 is the only dedicated Australian free-to-air channel and online platform for schoolage kids. It offers an Australian perspective and a world view, with a focus on Australian content in a wide range of program genres. The core target audience is 8- to 12-year-olds, with a broader range of 6 to 15. As an ad-free, publicly-owned channel, ABC3 has a commitment to Australian programming, both commissioned and acquired. The channel offers a broad programming palette that spans drama, animation, comedy, adventure, reality, action, music, news and current affairs, indigenous sports, wildlife and documentaries. This includes My Place, Dead Gorgeous, Dance Academy, CJ the DJ and Figaro Pho. There’s also the popular hosted block Studio 3, extreme sports series Rush TV, a gaming show Good Game SP, the adventure-reality series Escape from Scorpion Island and a range of short-form programming. All of these shows are produced in Australia for ABC3. Currently 75 percent of the schedule is acquired programming, however this percentage is decreasing as a newly commissioned slate of Australian programming is delivered for broadcast. For its acquired shows, ABC3 works with a wide range of Australian and international producers and distributors. The channel is always on the lookout for innovative formats, engaging dramas, compelling reality and comedic animations.

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Boomerang Latin America COUNTRIES: Available in 38 countries across Latin America. LAUNCH DATE: July 2001, with a relaunch in April 2006 OWNERSHIP: Turner Broadcasting System DISTRIBUTION: 22.3 million homes SENIOR VP & GENERAL MANAGER: Barry Koch CHANNEL DIRECTOR: Vicky Zambrano VP, RESEARCH, TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM LATIN AMERICA:

Pablo Verdin CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Gaston Virkel WEBSITE: www.BoomerangLA.com

DESCRIPTION: Boomerang offers entertainment for tweens and teens across Latin America. PROGRAMMING STRATEGY: Boomerang Latin America has posi-

tioned itself as the premier destination for tweens and teens, showcasing the best in live-action series, telenovelas, movies, music videos and specials and animation. The channel works to understand what tweens and teens prefer and offers them programming to satisfy their demands and reflect their diverse interests. For that reason, Boomerang presents shows that reflect their everyday situations and provides a digital platform to express their individuality. The service looks to engage its audience on-air, online and on their cell phones. The featured series on the network include Split, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, The Gilmore Girls and telenovelas such as Somos tú y yo and Rebelde. In addition to these series, Boomerang also has blockbuster movies every day. This has included Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, What a Girl Wants, Chasing Liberty and Music & Lyrics. Boomerang’s musical programming includes BoomBox and BoomBox in Concert, and original productions such as BoomBox in Studio with bands like RBD and Kudai, and BoomBox All Access with Justin Bieber, Coldplay and Nelly Furtado, among other pop stars. Currently, the schedule is mostly acquisitions, but Boomerang is actively growing its original programming roster. The channel just launched the second season of Temporada de Moda Capricho, its first original series. Boomerang also produces the originals BoomBox in Studio and BoomBox All Access. 95

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Canal Panda COUNTRIES: Portugal, Angola and Mozambique LAUNCH DATE: May 23, 1996 OWNERSHIP: Dreamia, a joint venture between Chello

Multicanal and ZON Multimédia DISTRIBUTION: The channel is available on ZON TV Cabo, Meo, Cabovisão, Optimus Clix, Vodafone, AR, MultiChoice and Zap. CEO, DREAMIA: José Antunes João CHANNEL DIRECTOR: Isabel Mimoso HEAD, LICENSING: Maria José Duarte HEAD, MARKETING: Jorge Ruano HEAD, IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION: Bruno Pereira WEBSITE: www.canalpanda.pt DESCRIPTION: The Portuguese cable channel has a core target

of children 3 to 7, but also looks to serve caregivers, parents and grandparents with co-viewing opportunities. PROGRAMMING STRATEGY: Canal Panda has been a leader in the Portuguese market for children’s TV in terms of both brand recognition and audience share. The channel first launched in 1996 as Panda Club in Spain and Portugal, but the name changed to Canal Panda a year later. In 2000, Canal Panda left Spain, concentrating its efforts on the Portuguese market. The focus is to offer fun programming that is also positive and educational. Education/entertainment is one of three programming strands the channel’s grid is divided into. The others are soft-learning content and programming that is pure fun. More than 80 percent of the overall schedule is acquired shows, with top acquisitions including Geronimo Stilton, Tinga Tinga Tales, Noddy in Toyland, Strawberry Shortcake, Chuggington and Winx Club. Further acquired shows airing on Canal Panda include Animal Mechanicals, Franny’s Feet, Manon, Super WHY!, Animalia and Inspector Gadget. The remaining 20 percent of Canal Panda’s schedule is comprised of in-house productions, which have helped set the channel apart from its competitors. Led by the Panda Bear mascot, original series include Panda Cozinha, a cooking show; Panda Doc, all about science; and Panda Gym, teaching young children about physical education and active lifestyles.

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CITV COUNTRY: U.K. LAUNCH DATE: March 2006 OWNERSHIP: ITV CONTROLLER, DIGITAL CHANNELS, ITV: Emma Tennant PROGRAM MANAGER, CITV: Jamila Metran SCHEDULING MANAGER, CITV: Jenny Green HEAD, PROMOTIONS, CITV: Dave Hickman WEBSITE: www.itv.com/citv

DESCRIPTION: The channel looks to present life with a cheeky twist of imagination. PROGRAMMING STRATEGY: CITV is short for Children’s ITV—

ITV stands for Independent Television. The channel broadcasts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day of the week, with all of the programming aimed at children under 12 years old. There’s no companion preschool channel, so CITV airs a host of preschool programming, under the banner Mini CITV, which airs weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rest of the schedule is a mix of animation, adventure, comedy and entertainment. Around 80 percent of the grid is acquired shows, with the remaining 20 percent as commissions. Original productions include Bookaboo, Skillicious with Fruitshoot H20, Emu, Fingertips and Wannabes, with more joining the lineup this fall. Horrid Henry is one of the channel’s top shows, and is an original for CITV. The Toonattik strand, which airs every Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:25 a.m., serves up top toon talent. Acquired shows airing within the block include Phineas and Ferb, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Get a Clue and SpongeBob SquarePants. CITV cites animation from Warner Bros., Disney and Nickelodeon as a key source for supplying animation for the Toonattik strand. Other buying mandates include action-adventure series for Action Stations and preschool content for Mini CITV, where pickups have included Collingwood O’Hare, Universal and DHX Media. The schedule is rounded out by previously commissioned programs from ITV Studios. You can watch the channel online on the CITV website, which also provides children with additional information on shows and houses a number of games for interactive play.

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The Hub COUNTRY: U.S. LAUNCH DATE: October 10, 2010 OWNERSHIP: A 50/50 joint

venture of Discovery Communications and Hasbro. DISTRIBUTION: 60 million homes, in place of Discovery Kids PRESIDENT & CEO: Margaret Loesch WEBSITE: www.teletoon.com DESCRIPTION: The Hub will offer young viewers and their families programming that celebrates the core childhood concepts of fun and play. PROGRAMMING STRATEGY: Taking the place of the Discovery

Kids network, The Hub will present content ranging from new comedies and animated adventures to live-action franchises and game shows. The network’s tone is described as thrilling, modern and dynamic, both on-air and online. These qualities are represented by The Hub’s spiral logo, which symbolizes a catalyst of action and imagination. The grid will be carved up into four distinct blocks catered to different demographics: Preschool from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for kids 2 to 5; Kids Afternoon/Kids Prime from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the 6-to-12 set; Family Prime Access between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and then Family Prime from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.The new network will feature original content by Hasbro Studios, such as Family Game Night, G.I. Joe Renegades, Pound Puppies, Transformers Prime and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, as well as a series based on the classic board game Clue. Original productions include Dan Vs., from Film Roman in association with The Hatchery; R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, a liveaction children’s anthology series also from The Hatchery; and The 99, based on a Middle Eastern comic book series, produced by Teshkeel Media and Endemol Digital U.K. Production Group. Acquired shows for The Hub include BBC Worldwide’s In the Night Garden; DHX Media’s Animal Mechanicals; Moonscoop’s Cosmic Quantum Ray; The Jim Henson Company’s Fraggle Rock; and Twisted Whiskers, from American Greetings Properties, DQ Entertainment and Moonscoop.The channel is also acquiring a range of family features for its Family Movie Night. 98

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KI.KA COUNTRIES: Germany, Austria, plans to launch in Switzerland LAUNCH DATE: January 1997 OWNERSHIP: Public TV/shareholders are ARD affiliates

(MDR, NDR,WDR, BR, SWR, RBB, SR, RB, HR) and 50percent partner ZDF. DISTRIBUTION: 98-percent coverage by cable, satellite and terrestrial broadcast MANAGING & PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR: Steffen Kottkamp HEAD, FICTION, ACQUISITIONS & CO-PRODUCTIONS: Sebastian Debertin HEAD, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS: Christiane Rohde HEAD, SCHEDULING: Stephan Rehberg WEBSITE: www.kika.de

DESCRIPTION: With a core target group of 3 to 13, KI.KA is

the children’s channel of ARD and ZDF in Germany. PROGRAMMING STRATEGY: Airing 15 hours a day, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., commercial-free, KI.KA has continually increased its market share with 3- to 13-year-olds since its launch. With its current market share of 20 percent, KI.KA ranks second in Germany. In the tradition of public broadcasting, the channel provides its young viewers with content from a variety of genres especially made for child audiences, all of which is geared to be entertaining, informative and educational. This includes animation, live action, daily news produced and dedicated for kids, along with documentaries and magazines. More than half of the schedule, 65 percent, is original productions.Top performing originals include the ZDF co-pro H2O: Just Add Water, the preschool strand KiKANiNCHEN, the live-action series Alone Against the Time and magazine show KI.KA Live. The remaining 35 percent is acquired, with the shows mostly coming from Europe, North America and Australia. KI.KA’s acquisition Yakari has recently been watched by nearly 1 million kids in its prime-time evening slot at 7 p.m., even beating out other top-rated acquisitions like Dive, Olly, Dive!, Bibi Blocksberg and Chloe’s Closet. On the shopping list currently are live-action series with high production values that reflect children’s lives, along with animation series with strong stories at their core and have interesting and positive characters.

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Nickelodeon Asia COUNTRIES: Singapore, Malaysia Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Palau LAUNCH DATE: 1997 OWNERSHIP: MTV Networks Asia EVP & MD, MTV NETWORKS NORTH & SOUTHEAST ASIA:

Indra Suharjono VP, DISTRIBUTION, SOUTHEAST ASIA & GREATER CHINA:

Chris Keely VP, NICKELODEON & VIACOM CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SOUTHEAST ASIA & GREATER CHINA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: Jack Yew SENIOR DIRECTOR, BRAND MANAGEMENT, SOUTHEAST ASIA & GREATER CHINA: Omar Gepiga DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING & ON-AIR: Syahrizan Mansor WEBSITE: www.nick-asia.com

DESCRIPTION: The overall mission is to create surprising and playful entertainment experiences for children. PROGRAMMING STRATEGY: Nick Asia offers content for kids as young as 2 years old up to 14 years old. Most of its competitors in the region, however, focus on either preschoolers for the 24hour schedule or simply target kids 4 to 9.This helps set the channel apart from the other kids’ offerings in the Asian landscape. True to the Nickelodeon brand, the channel’s main programming is all about entertaining with high-quality programming. From the Nickelodeon pipeline, SpongeBob SquarePants and The Fairly OddParents have proved to be quite popular with Nick Asia’s viewers. Other shows that consistently make it to the top 5 list are iCarly and Big Time Rush. Around 30 percent of the grid is derived from acquisitions, and those pickups are usually geared toward the 6-to-10 set. The channel also acquires animated series that originate and are produced in China for its ChinaToon block. Other than China, Nickelodeon Asia looks to the U.S., Spain and Canada, among other territories, for international product. The channel and website work hand in hand to support each other. Nick acknowledges that using both platforms is critical to growing the reach of the brand in the region and uses it as a place for games, contests and schedule information.

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TELETOON COUNTRY: Canada LAUNCH DATE: October 17, 1997 OWNERSHIP: Owned 50/50 by Astral and Corus Entertainment DISTRIBUTION: 7.9 million homes PRESIDENT: Len Cochrane VP, PROGRAMMING: Carole Bonneau DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING: Caroline Tyre DIRECTOR, ORIGINAL CONTENT: Alan Gregg WEBSITE: www.teletoon.com

DESCRIPTION: Available in both English and French,

TELETOON brings kids, youth and adults the best in animated and animation-related entertainment. PROGRAMMING STRATEGY: The schedule of TELETOON is

broken down into distinctive programming blocks, aging up its focus as the day progresses. Laugh Riot, with comedy for kids 2 to 11, starts off the day at 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Action Force follows from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with action shows for the 2to-11 set. 3 Hours of Awesome & 3 Hours of Extra Awesome role from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., aimed at kids and adults for coviewing. TELETOON at Night takes over the post-9 p.m. slots, with culturally topical comedy shows aimed at adults. Superfan Fridays runs Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., again offering programming aimed at co-viewing. TELETOOON has successfully developed high-quality Canadian original productions and has invested over $225 million in the creation, development and production of Canadian content. Some of these productions include Johnny Test, Jimmy Two-Shoes, the Total Drama franchise, Stoked and Spliced. For TELETOON, 40 percent of the total schedule (from 6 a.m. to midnight) is made up of acquired programming and 40 percent of the prime-time schedule (from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m) is also acquired programming. Recent acquisitions include Star Wars: The Clone Wars, (Lucasfilm), Iron Man: Armored Adventures (Method Animation), The Super Hero Squad Show (Marvel), Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (Warner Bros.) and Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Warner Bros.). Popular shows are in the comedy and action genre and the co-viewing block, including Ben 10: Alien Force, Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Scooby Doo? and the Saturday Big Ticket Movies. 101

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TFOU COUNTRIES: France, French-speaking Belgium and Switzerland LAUNCH DATE: 1997 OWNERSHIP: TF1 PRESIDENT & CEO, TF1: Nonce Paolini DIRECTOR, TV PROGRAMS, TF1: Laurent Storch DIRECTOR, YOUTH PROGRAMS, TF1: Dominique Poussier WEBSITE: www.tfou.fr

DESCRIPTION: The children’s block of French broadcaster TF1, TFOU has a mission to entertain with a comedic tone while also promoting learning. PROGRAMMING STRATEGY: Though TF1 has been around since the late ’80s, the TFOU children’s block was launched around ten years after the channel’s inception. Starting at 6:50 a.m. and aimed at kids under 10, TFOU functions as its own small channel within the larger one. From animation to live action, TFOU finances at least six series per year, through pre-purchasing and co-production. Around 70 percent of the grid is European content and priority is given to humor and comedy. Last year, TFOU’s investment in animated series represented €9 million for French series pre-purchasing or co-productions and €11 million for international series acquisitions. When buying, TFOU looks mainly for animated series targeting 4- to 10-year-olds. The French service acquires from U.S., Canadian, British and Spanish producers most often. Top acquisitions include SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and Chuggington. Top performing co-productions include Totally Spies, co-produced with Marathon, and Les Minijusticiers, co-produced with Futurikon. The programming mission is to reach viewers with content that is presented from a child’s point of view. TFOU works to provide a safe viewing environment, with child psychologists who view all episodes of animated series or short films before they air within the block. The psychologists also advise on French series in development and supervise all partners’ content for the website. Launched in 2000, the companion website TFOU.fr notches up around 700,000 unique visitors on average each month.

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