Studio 100 Media has concluded a new agreement with Radio-Canada, the public broadcaster in French Canada. The channel has secured the exclusive FTA rights for the brand-new CGI series’ Nils Holgersson (52 x 12’) and The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill (52 x 12’) as well as non-exclusive SVOD rights for both shows. Currently in production both programs will be ready to air in 2017.
Studio 100 Media, head of global distribution, Martin Krieger comments, “We are delighted about this collaboration with Société Radio Canada, which brings our brand-new shows to viewers in North America. Both Nils Holgersson and Blinky Bill are well-known international brands and we are confident that these high quality CGI series will be as successful as the originals and will capture kids’ attention in Canada.”
“Radio-Canada prides itself in offering its young viewers some of the best series from around the world, allowing them to access a wide array of cultures, experiences and sensitivities. Those brand new productions featuring beloved classic characters such as Nils Holgersson and Blinky Bill will be greatly appreciated by French Canadian children,” added Radio-Canada, youth programming senior director, Lisa Savard.
