Taffy Ent. will get its popular animated shows Code Lyoko and Fantastic Four in front of more eyes in Latin America through separate deals with Jetix and Cartoon Network. Jetix Latin America has picked up seasons three and four of Code Lyoko after finding ratings success with the first set of 52 episodes. Meanwhile, Cartoon Network Latin America has come on board with Fantastic Four, which was also acquired by free TV broadcaster TVN in Chile.
MoonScoop is currently in production on the fourth season of Code Lyoko, bringing the total number of episodes to 97. The series airs on Cartoon Network in the U.S. and around the world on such outlets as Cartoon Network Spain, Toonami in the U.K., France 3 and Canal J in France, RTBF in Belgium and Cartoon Network and Channel 10 in Australia. The first and second seasons also air on Chile’s TVN.
Fantastic Four is co-produced by MoonScoop, Marvel Comics, M6 and Cartoon Network Europe. Based on the Marvel comic-book series and hit live-action feature film, the show follows the adventures of a group of astronauts who acquire special powers after being exposed to cosmic radiation. Taffy Ent. has distribution rights outside the U.S., while Marvel handles U.S. television and subsequent DVD distribution rights and worldwide merchandising for the property.
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