Aardman inks new Shaun CBBC deal

CBBC has acquired the second series of Bristol, UK-based Aardman Animations' Shaun the Sheep.

September 23, 2008

CBBC has acquired the second series of Bristol, UK-based Aardman Animations’ Shaun the Sheep.

An additional 40 x seven-minute eps will start shooting in early 2009 and Aardman has already secured a number of presales for the show, including ABC Australia, TF1 France, WDR Germany, YLE Finland, SVT Sweden, DR Denmark and Noga in Israel.

The first series of Shaun the Sheep is licensed in more than 150 territories.

About The Author

Gary Rusak is a freelance writer based in Toronto. He has covered the kids entertainment industry for the last decade with a special interest in licensing, retail and consumer products. You can reach him at garyrusak@gmail.com

// Author Page