DQ Entertainment has secured deals in Canada and the United Kingdom for its new CG-animated series The Jungle Book.
The deals for the 3D and HD series’ 52 11-minute episodes are with The Ontario Educational Authority in Canada (TVO) and BBC in the United Kingdom. The deal with Ontario also includes a 60-minute special.
‘The Jungle Book is a beautifully animated adaptation of the classic Rudyard Kipling stories, and is a wonderful complement to our lineup of shows which encourage kids to learn and discover new things – all while having fun,’ says Frances James of TVO.
‘The Jungle Book is going to be a brilliants adventure for 5-8 year olds. The world of the jungle is looking glorious in the series and will reintroduce this brand to a generation who might not know of this fabulous story,’ says Steven Andrew, head of CBBC Drama and Acquisitions.
The Jungle Book is co-produced with ZDF TV and ZDF Enterprise of Germany; and TF1 TV and MoonScoop of France. It is scheduled for delivery by end of 2010 and carries a production budget of $12.5 million U.S.
