- 9 Story Distribution International will manage global sales (outside of the UK) for a pair of animated preschool series from London’s Snipple Originals: nature-themed comedy The Woohoos! (52 x seven minutes, pictured), which was commissioned by Milkshake! and will roll out in the block next month; and The Singalings (26 x five minutes), which is already airing domestically on Sky Kids.
- WildBrain CPLG is strengthening the Peanuts brand’s presence in Asia Pacific, partnering with Taiwan-based public art company Blue Dragon Art to launch a touring art exhibition in June 2025 that will showcase Snoopy and the gang through an Asian lens, blending traditional art forms with multimedia. WildBrain also recently signed Guangzhou’s PanTasy (toys) and South Korea’s KT Sports (apparel and collectibles) as new regional licensing partners for Peanuts Worldwide.
- Adding to its sales catalogue, Mediatoon Distribution has picked up rights to family feature film Martin Morning: The Chinese Mystery (Shanghai Fantasia) and two 26-minute preschool specials—Zoobox (Moukda Production/XBO Films), about a curious kangaroo searching for her parents; and time-travel adventure Venice, the Most Ancient City of the Future (Primal Shape).
- Anime house VIZ Media has lined up a new licensed manga called Spider-Man Kizuna to launch next summer. Hitting retail on July 8, 2025, this aged-down take on Marvel’s fan-favorite web slinger will target preteen readers. Setta Kobayashi is penning the story, which follows a nerdy boy who is rescued by Spider-Man, featuring artwork by Hachi Mizuno.
Deals in Brief – October 8, 2024
9 Story to distribute two preschool toons from Snipple beyond the UK, while WildBrain CPLG tees up more Peanuts partnerships in APAC.
October 8, 2024
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