Leading European Entertainment Network Acquires All Television Rights to
Animated Comedy Series for Germany and German-Speaking Europe
Toronto, Canada (February 9, 2011) – Multi-award-winning production and distribution company 9 Story Entertainment has signed an agreement with SUPER RTL for the broadcast of 9 Story’s proprietary animated comedy series, Almost Naked Animals, it was announced by Vince Commisso, President and CEO.
The deal grants to SUPER RTL all television rights including pay, free and cable, for Germany and German-speaking Europe. The series is expected to debut in January 2011.
“We are pleased to be partnering with SUPER RTL, which is certainly the most important player in the marketplace for kids’ television in Germany,” said Commisso.
Almost Naked Animals (52 x 11 min) is an irreverent, fast-paced series featuring free-spirited animals in their underwear that run a beach-front hotel like kids at a summer camp – and do their best to make each day more fun than the last. Lead dog and hotel manager, Howie, who has the attention span of an 11-year old in a video arcade, heads the dysfunctional but extremely humorous ensemble cast.
“We at SUPER RTL are extremely pleased to be the new home for Almost Naked Animals in German speaking Europe,” said Carsten Goettel, Programme director SUPER RTL. The show has everything our audience likes to watch: great humor, funny stories and unique loveable characters with a touch of weirdness.”
About 9 Story:
Founded in 2001, 9 Story Entertainment is an award-winning production and distribution company dedicated to delivering the most loved children’s properties internationally. Producer of such popular shows as Peep and the Big Wide World and Survive This, 9 Story has delivered over 200 half hours of television content. Led by executive producers Vince Commisso and Steven Jarosz, who have more than 25 years of combined specialized industry experience and leadership, the 9 Story team includes Executive Vice-President Natalie Osborne, heading up international business development, and Vice President of Development, Liliana Vogt. With 70+ employees and full production and distribution capabilities, 9 Story is a leader in the amazing and magical world of youth entertainment. www.9story.com
About SUPER RTL
Thanks to high-quality programming which not only appeals to little folks but also meets the educational requirements of parents, SUPER RTL is by far the most popular TV channel among kids. For the past 10 years, SUPER RTL has reigned supreme as Germany’s uncontested market leader on the children’s TV market, having the broadest reach of any children’s channel across Europe. Yet this Cologne-based station, first launched back in April 1995, attracts more than just younger audiences: it offers programmes for the whole family, including classic animation films, cartoon specials, kids’ feature films, in-house shows and comedies for prime time viewing after 8.15 pm.
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