DQE – Jungle Book Makes the Journey From Far East to Far West – Korea to Canada
animation, gaming, live action entertainment production and distribution
company, is pleased to announce the signing of two exclusive broadcast
agreements with The Education Broadcasting System (EBS), the Korea based
broadcasting company and
DQE’s home grown 3D animated TV series.
Under the terms of the agreement, EBS has exclusive free-television
rights to broadcast the 52 x 11 minutes animated series in the Republic of
Korea for three years.
Tele-Qubec has secured exclusive free-television rights to broadcast the
series in French language (also titled Le Livre De La Jungle in French) in
the French speaking Canadian regions.
The DQE Jungle Book 3D TV series has already been secured for television
broadcasting in 160 countries involving the Disney multiplex of channels, ZDF
TV for
speaking
secured several important territories globally for home video – sales and
distribution.
Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman and CEO of DQE said: “We are delighted to be
working alongside two new and important strategic international partners to
help further enhance the value of our Jungle Book franchise.
EBS free TV in Korea and Tele Quebec free TV in French speaking
have extensive reach in their respective regions. This will add tremendous
value to our Jungle Book 3D TV series and this enhanced visibility will fuel
consumer products, licensing and merchandising, publishing as well as home
video entertainment deals. Hence both these deals are of tremendous strategic
importance for our group. We believe that we have chosen the right partners
to bring this wonderful property to children in these regions.”
Korea said: “We at EBS have kept our eyes on DQ Entertainment’s path to
present glory. We respect very highly DQE’s strong presence in the animation
industry worldwide and do not hesitate to share its passion and future as a
business partner. ‘The Jungle Book’ shall be the first cornerstone on which a
more stable relationship can be established. This programme is fulfilling the
precious educational standards and virtues EBS has cherished along with a
superb storyline and fabulous animation.”
Lucie Leger Director of Children and Family programs, Tele Quebec, Canada
said “Tele-Quebec has acquired The Jungle Book because we really liked this
lovely animated series, inspired by the classical stories from
Kipling
colourful and funny content.”
About DQE:
DQE is one of the leading producers of animation, visual effects, game
art and live action entertainment content for the global media and
entertainment industry. DQE has produced/co-produced and distributed iconic
brands such as Iron Man – the first 3D animated TV series, Twisted Whiskers,
Mikido, Casper, Pinky & Perky, second season of Large Family, third season of
Mickey Mouse Club House, First and Second Season of Madagascar TV Series and
Fanboy & Chum-chum for Nickelodeon,
like The Little Prince and Little Nick with major international broadcasters
and producers. DQE has a library of over 400 hours of international programs
for distribution and licensing globally for TV, home entertainment,
merchandising and publishing.
DQE’s home grown production in Hi-end 3D, ‘The Jungle Book’ is in
production as a 52 episode animated series and a 60 minute TV feature in
co-production with international majors including TF1 and Moonscoop ,
ZDF Group,
Elephant Boy which is a live action TV series is in development in
co-operation with international broadcasters, while several Indian IPs like
Mysteries & Feluda, Omkar, Balkand I, II and III with International
Broadcasters have had a successful run.
DQE is also developing a series of animated short films for television in
collaboration with French production companies Method Animation and MK2. DQE,
Method Animation and MK2 announced the production and worldwide distribution
and exploitation of an animated version of 104 six-minute episodes inspired
by the legendary film icon
DQE has received several international awards including an EMMY for
Tutenstein TV series, 11 Emmy nominations, The UK Broadcast Awards 2010,
awards, The E & Y Entrepreneur of the Year – 2009 India Award and many others.
DQE’s production facilities are based in
international sales representatives in
workforce of approx 3500 permanent employees DQE has a global client -
partner base of over 90 producers, distributors, broadcasters and licensors
including Walt Disney Group, Universal Pictures, Nickelodeon Animation
Studios Inc., Electronic Arts, Marvel Comics, American Greetings, , BBC
Group, M6/ France TV Group / TF-1 – leading broadcasting and Distribution
groups from
broadcaster and global distributor from
Arabic nations, Disney Channels –
world-wide.
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About EBS
EBS is a public broadcaster in Korea that provides cultural and
educational programs nationwide. EBS-TV is a flagship channel of EBS, which
aims at providing the best nature & cultural documentaries, and quality
children’s programs such as world class animation. EBS also has three
satellite TV channels, EBS plus1(for high schoolers), EBS plus2(for children
and middle schoolers), EBS English and EBS-FM as well.
EBS has a long history of creating nationally and globally recognized
educational programs. It is recognized internationally, as an educational
public broadcasting system that is reforming global educational media as a
whole. Leading the children and preschool field, EBS is broadcasting
excellent educational content. Over the years, EBS has developed characters
that have been loved by generations of kids and still popular with Korean
children of today.
About Tele-Quebec
Tele-Quebec is a French language public educational television network in
the Canadian province of
though there are a few shows and movies that are presented in the original
language (predominantly English), with French subtitles. Tele-Quebec also has
a 25% stake in the French-Canadian arts specialty channel, ARTV; they are
also one of the partners in the TV5
activities are especially designed to develop a taste for knowledge,
encourage learning, promote cultural and artistic life and to reflect
regional realities and diversity of
Contact
DQ Entertainment (International) Ltd.
Sumedha Saraogi
+91-40-2355-3726/27
sumedha@dqentertainment.com
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