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Foothill Entertainment Continues Its Expansion
Of Titles Through The Content Media Alliance

 
The Cut
 
Forging cross-promotional and sales alliances, as the growth for content and the platforms proliferate worldwide, has seen Foothill Entertainment and its UK affiliate, Foothill Europe, head into the MIPJunior/MIPCOM market with new additions to its kids and family entertainment catalogue.
MIPJunior marks the second anniversary of Foothill representing the approximately 1,600 episodes of children's and 'tween entertainment programming held by London's Content Media Corporation Ltd. During the MIPJunior screenings, the company debuts Content's innovative BBC teen soap opera The Cut.
Jo Kavanagh-Payne, President Foothill said: "We are excited to be in Cannes once again with this great programming from Content. With its combination of high end kids drama and animation, it is a perfect compliment to our existing library."
Reflecting the way that young people consume content, The Cut, a contemporary multi-media series, was a BBC hit with three series commissioned. The Cut debuted both as a broadcast series as well as on-line shorts. The series has already been sold to numerous international territories and will be a focus of Foothill's efforts at MIPJunior and MIPCOM.
The Santa Barbara and London-based executive production/distribution house, which enters its 15th year, has seen an expansion of its international distribution business. The Company will be launching a new addition to the Content portfolio which will be announced during MIPCOM.
Foothill continues its work with the Content high end live-action kids and 'tween drama series such as Young Dracula, Even Stevens, Family Biz, 100 Deeds For Eddie McDowd, and The Assistants. These contemporary series feature the early work of numerous young actors such as Shia Labeouf (Transformers) and Michael B. Jordan (Fruitvale Station; The Fantastic Four) and have attracted international attention as well as numerous sales.
Founded in September 2000 by former DIC Entertainment Executive Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs, Gregory Payne, and Jo Kavanagh-Payne, former Link Television Entertainment, Inc. Senior Vice President of U.S. Operations, Foothill specializes in the co-development and distribution of children's and family entertainment programming. Their company is based in Santa Barbara, California. Foothill Europe is based in London.

Al Jazeera Secures 75 Hours Of Programming From
Zodiak Kids For Its Jeem TV & Baraem TV MENA Channels

 
Horrid Henry
 
Programming that can travel internationally is an increasingly crucial factor for suppliers of content in today's competitive arena. Prior to MIPJunior, Zodiak Kids secured a package deal of over 75 hours of programming with Al Jazeera for their Arabic children's channels JeemTV and Baraem TV across the Middle East and North Africa.
Karen Vermeulen, SVP Global Sales and Coproduction, Zodiak Kids said: "We are extremely pleased to have concluded this deal with one of the region's leading broadcasters. This agreement underlines how our business is growing across MENA - which we consider a thriving territory and an increasingly important revenue stream. I'm sure our programming will delight Arabic children tuning in to Al Jazeera."
Jowaher Al Nasr, Director of Acquisition and Commissioning at JCC, commented: "Bringing programs loved by children and trusted by parents has been our mission for the past eight years and we are pleased to do so in partnership with Zodiak Kids."
As part of the agreement, Al Jazeera has licensed the broadcast rights to The Ranch (26 x 26'), the third series of both Rekkit Rabbit (26 x 11') and Horrid Henry (52 x 11'). In addition, they have also relicensed Monster Buster Club (45 x 26') and the second and third series of Escape from Scorpion Island (60 x 30').

About Zodiak Kids
Zodiak Kids is the global independent leader in kids entertainment, combining Zodiak Media's dedicated kids production companies, consumer products and sales division. Zodiak Kids encompasses prominent production companies Marathon Media and Tele Images Productions (France) and The Foundation (UK). Sales for Zodiak Kids are handled by a dedicated team within Zodiak Rights, one of the leading international distributors in the industry.

About JeemTV & Baraem TV
JeemTV is the lifestyle entertainment media platform for Arab children between 7-12 years old and their families. Developed from Al Jazeera Children's Channel JCC which was first launched in 2005, JeemTV is the brand integration that answers today's digital media needs.
Baraem TV represents an integral part of JCC's overall vision Baraem and is the first free to air dedicated pre-school channel in the Arab world. Introduced in January 2009, Baraem helps children aged 2 – 6 discover new skills through learning and play. The channel is regarded as a world leader in experiential and interactive learning communicated in a simple, fun and child-friendly manner. Baraem Europe launched on November 01 2012. Baraem Europe is dedicated to reach and touch more audiences at times best suited for them in North Africa and Europe, through the same official Baraem TV satellite frequency.

Bankrupt In 1996 - How Did Marvel Resurrect
Its Brand To Become The King Of The Tent-Poles?

 
Marvel Renaissance
 
Superheroes of the 70's and 80's have seen a remarkable renaissance on the big screen over the last 5 years. How the Superheroes Conquered Hollywood is a film by Philippe Guedj, Philippe Roure, and produced by Paris-based Empreinte Digitale. The documentary in French and English examines: how did Marvel, declared bankrupt in late '96, miraculously rise back - 15 years later - to become the king of the tent-poles? Who are the two shadow men who orchestrated the incredible mutation of Marvel, which Disney then acquired at a golden price? Featuring famous writers such as Mark Waid (Daredevil) and Mark Millar (Ultimates), as well as screenwriter Tom DeSanto (X-Men), movie-director Louis Leterrier (The Incredible Hulk), and Marvel Studios founder Avi Arad, Marvel Renaissance chronicles the battle between the wolves of Wall Street vs the Temple Guardians. International Sales through Films Distribution. During MIPCOM, Contact: Pamela Leu, Head of International Sales – TVF1 Stand P-1.A75
 

Netflix Flexes The Muscles Of King Kong With
A New Animated Original Series For Kids On Its Platform

 
King Kong
 
Netflix's global success on its platform increasingly gives the company the fiscal ability to partner with content providers and drive that specific content on its service worldwide. Over the recent weeks, the company has announced a number of deals, including its deal with 41 Entertainment for Kong - King of the Apes™, an original animated TV series for kids from Executive Producer Avi Arad.
Arad is known for his work as producer on superhero properties such as the Spider-Man franchise movies, the X-Men franchise movies, the Iron-Man films, and The Incredible Hulk. In addition, he has executive produced and revitalized kids TV including Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures series which began in 2013.
Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer for Netflix, said: "We're thrilled to be working with Avi, who has made some of the most successful action and adventure franchises today and whose Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventure series has been very popular on Netflix around the world. With 41 Entertainment as our partner on this, we continue to work with some of the finest animation studios around the world to create shows that will appeal to kids of all ages globally."
Executive Producer Avi Arad added: "I always loved King Kong. This is a unique opportunity to introduce him in brilliant CGI animation to kids worldwide with the power of Netflix."
Netflix members around the world will be introduced to Kong first through a full length feature film that will be followed by 12 half hour episodes beginning in 2016.
Set in 2050, the CGI animation is a fresh and modern take on the classic King Kong story. Far in the future, Kong is still the strongest creature ever born, with many human traits that make him the ultimate iconic hero. In Kong, the future looks bright for San Francisco's Alcatraz Island following its transformation into an impressive Natural History and Marine Preserve. But when the star attraction suddenly goes ape and Kong becomes public enemy number one, the villain that framed him is free to unleash an army of gigantic robotic dinosaurs on the unsuspecting world. Kong is the only entity formidable enough to stop these super-powered dinosaurs and the evil genius manipulating them. Fortunately for the the world's most hunted fugitive, there are three young humans who know the truth and are willing to risk their lives to help Kong evade capture, while he battles to save humankind.
Kong - King of the Apes™ is an exclusive property of 41 Entertainment LLC-TM & © 2014, 41 Entertainment LLC – All rights reserved

40 Year Successful Brand Musti Launch New
3D Animated Series Launch At MIPCOMJunior

 
Musti
 
Created in 1969 by the Belgian graphic artist Ray Goossens, Musti is an animated kitten, which has become a firm favourite with a worldwide audience of two to six year-olds. The success of Musti lies in its concept which teaches children how to deal with everyday problems and how to interact with other as they are being entertained in a subtle and light-hearted way, and every episode has a happy ending. The Musti character is sociable: he has lots of friends, is amiable and helpful, and always has time for a cosy little chat. He not only learns about the world but also about 'others', their feelings and the various ways they interact with him.
Musti's world is a mini-world just like your child's own mini-world and hence familiar. It is a world in which children are learning as they play and experiencing as they imagine.
ER Productions is the exclusive license holder of the Musti character, and since ER Productions-Paradiso TV acquired the rights to the series, Musti has been brought right up to date: a new series of the adventures of the popular kitten has been produced, with new stories, fresh colours and, equally importantly, a completely animated 3D concept that will ensure that Musti remains up to date and continues to appeal to the coming generations.
ER productions announce at MIPCOMJunior that the company is producing 52 NEW Musti 3D episodes, the first new 3D episodes will be available from 2016 onwards. Already present in more than 30 countries, there is a total of 104 3D Musti episodes in its catalogue. Musti is already available English (American); French; Spanish; Dutch; Flemish; Hebrew; Arabic; Italian; Chinese; Japanese; Polish; Portuguese; (Brazilian and Portuguese); Baltic languages; and Turkish.
Contact: Fran Uyttendaele Licensing Mgr/Owner during MIPJunior/MIPCOM at the Media Stand : P4.B1
 
 


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