ZOOMOO TAKES "ORIGANIMALS" AND "THE HIVE"

 

NEWS BRIEF: ZooMoo Networks has acquired animated series Origanimals and The Hive in a new deal with Bejuba! Entertainment.

Both series will be airing across all ZooMoo territories, with The Hive set to premiere in March followed by the world-premiere of Origanimals in April.

Paper comes to life in the unique, new animated series Origanimals. Set on the amazing Planet Origami, this series follows a fabulous rescue team made of Ryan Rhino, Fiona Fox, Zoe Zebra and Khye Koala, known as the Awesome Four or ‘A4’, as they set out to help animals in trouble, using their problem-solving skills and creative origami solutions.  

The Hive is a colourful animated series set in the world of Honeybee Hive, and the home of the Bee family. Buzzbee and Rubee, Pappa Bee and Mamma Bee, are just like any other family, except they are tiny, stripey and buzz around in the sky! The Hive is about everyday things that concern young children, but set in the busy world of bees there is always fun, adventure and lots of exciting things to see and do.

Karin Simoncini, Head of Programming for ZooMoo Networks says the acquisition deal is very exciting for the network as they look to expand their animation slate.

“ZooMoo is dedicated to bringing programming about animals and nature to preschool aged children around the world and both Origanimals and The Hive fit perfectly into our line-up. Bejuba! is a great partner as their offerings for young kids aligns well with this mission.”

Tatiana Kober, President of Bejuba! Entertainment says, “ZooMoo is an exciting new channel with a strong brand vision and strategy and is a perfect fit for Origanimals and The Hive. Both shows will be sure to make children smile, whether they’re in Asia, the US or Latin America”.  

ZooMoo Networks
ZooMoo Networks is a multi-media company that owns and operates the ZooMoo channel and ZooMoo App. The network offers programming and interactive content for children around the World.  ZooMoo is a collaboration between some of the World’s foremost wildlife filmmakers, early childhood educationalists and technology developers.  Its programming engages and entertains children with the wonders of animals, to stimulate and develop their innate emotional connection with the natural world.  

ZooMoo is available in Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela and the rest of Spanish speaking Latin America, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Maldives, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, and in more territories very soon.
Website: http://www.zoomoo.tv
ZooMoo App available now on the App Store and Google Play  
 

 

WORLDWIDE BUYERS TAKE "RUFF-RUFF, TWEET and DAVE" HOME

BEJUBA! Toronto, Canada –  “Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave” has been scooped up by Canal + -- Piwi, in France, TVO, TFO and Knowledge Network/BBCKids in Canada, YLE Finland, BBCWW in Latin America, and Asia, and Chellozone/Jim Jam in Netherlands, Benelux, Eastern Europe , Portugal and Scandinavia”, Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos, Executive Vice President of Bejuba! released.

The series was commissioned by Sprout and acquired by CBeebies, and is already in production of its 2nd season with Sprout delighted with it terrific ratings.

The series was created by Collingwood and Co, and is co-produced with Sprout and Sparky Animation and distributed by Bejuba! Entertainment.    

Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave has a cutting edge second screen app which Sprout released and which both Canal + and TFO have acquired and plan to use in French when they launch later this spring.  It will be available on iTunes and Google in the respective territories.

The series follows Ruff-Ruff, an enthusiastic puppy, Tweet, a curious chick, and Dave, a lovable panda, who, together with Hatty the Hamster go on adventures to different places and play games.  Lots of questions and answers abound with kids at home encouraged to join in and shout at the answers

For More Information Contact:
Tatiana Kober – tatiana@bejuba.com
310 428 7192 

Bejuba! Entertainment Inc.

Bejuba! Entertainment is a leading boutique executive production and distribution company which brings top quality children's and family entertainment to the global marketplace.  The catalogue is filled with over 600 half hours of award-winning content.  Bejuba! specializes in distribution, rights management, co-productions, financing (closing-gap financing) third-party acquisitions, licensing & merchandising.  The company maintains a growing catalogue of award-winning children’s and family-oriented animated and live-action programs.  Titles include Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave, The Hive, Origanimals, Big Block SingSong, Jar and Dwellers.  Bejuba! Entertainment has offices in Canada and the US. www.bejuba.com

Collingwood and Co.

Company principals are Tony Collingwood-Writer/Director, Helen Stroud-Producer/Head of Development, David Elden-Producer/Head of Production and Andrea Tran-Art/Animation Director.  

Collingwood and Co. has a prestigious international reputation as a creator and producer of award-winning, quality animated series and specials.  Their series ANIMAL STORIES, EDDY & THE BEAR and YOKO! JAKAMOKO! TOTO! have all won BAFTAs for Best Pre-School Animation, with THE SECRET SHOW, for 7-12yr olds, scooping two BAFTAs in the Best Animation and Interactive categories.

Other production credits include the multi-award winning film RARG, Emmy nominated Dr Seuss' DAISY-HEAD MAYZIE, GORDON THE GARDEN GNOME and HARRY & HIS BUCKET FULL OF DINOSAURS.  Most recent productions are Dr Seuss' THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT and their first CGI pre-school series RUFF-RUFF, TWEET AND DAVE.

www.collingwoodandco.co.uk/

Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave

Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave, the preschool series created by Collingwood and Co, and coproduced with Sparky, and Bejuba! which pre-sold to Sprout and CBEEBIES, is selling around the world.   With season 2 in production with an additional 26 half hours, this endearing series has sold to BBCWorldwide in LatAm, and Asia.  Canal + in France and TFO have also bought the French version of the series with Canal + also taking the app for the territory.   YLE Finland, Knowledge Network, TVO in Canada were all amongst the first to acquire the series.

Buzz Bumble starts its World Tour

January 28, 2015–Toronto: Bejuba! Entertainment announced that POP UK, Zoom Israel, and TVNZ New Zealand has acquired the television rights for Buzz Bumble, the 6-­‐12 animated comedy series.  The series produced by Blue Rocket Productions in Tasmania and Criya VFX Studios in India, was commissioned by Nine Network Australia.  It follows Buzz Bumble and his blowfly buddy Joe Blow, and their backstage antics in their cardboard theatre. 

Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos, VP Distribution at Bejuba! Entertainment added:  “We are so pleased that the series is taking off around the world, and are delighted that POP is the first European broadcaster acquiring Buzz Bumble. The comedy and the unique animation make it a very different series that will attract many other broadcasters”. 

Francesca Newington, Head of Children's Channels at Sony Network's CSC Media Group, added:  “We are delighted to have licensed Buzz Bumble. It is the perfect addition to the POP line-­‐up and it brings with it the silliest slapstick comedy we know our viewers love to watch.”  

David Gurney, Blue Rocket’s Executive Producer and creator of Buzz Bumble, said “The mad humour of this show has really hit the spot with kids in Australia and it’s great news that the show is going to be seen on POP UK, Zoom Israel and TVNZ. We’re thrilled about these deals Bejuba has put together and we know our partners at Criya VFX Studios are as well.” 

About Bejuba! Entertainment Inc. Bejuba! Entertainment is a leading boutique executive production and distribution company which brings top quality children's and family entertainment to the global marketplace. The catalogue is filled with over 500 half hours of award-­‐ winning content. Bejuba! specializes in distribution, rights management, co-­‐productions, closing-­‐gap financing, third-­‐party acquisitions, licensing & merchandising. The company maintains a growing catalogue of award-­‐winning children’s and family-­‐oriented animated and live-­‐action programs. Titles include Stella and Sam, The Hive, Big Block SingSong, Buzz Bumble, and Fuzzy Tales. Bejuba! Entertainment has offices in Canada and the US. www.bejuba.com