Planeta Junior Signs Up With Studio 100 Media For The Magical World Of Tashi

Studio 100 Media - October 2013

 
Studio 100 Media GmbH, the media sales division of the global family entertainment company Studio 100, is pleased to announce that it has signed a license agreement with leading European children’s media production and distribution company Planeta Junior for the brand new animation series Tashi (52 x 12’).

The deal finalized at MIPCOM 2013 gives Planeta Junior exclusive TV, home entertainment, on demand, merchandising and licensing rights (excluding games, theme parks, music and stage shows) for the series and covers exploitation rights for the territories of Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Cyprus.

Currently in production, with delivery scheduled for Autumn 2014, Tashi, is a CGI animation with 2-D elements produced by Flying Bark Productions in association with Discreet Art Productions India and Telegael Teoranta.

Targeted at six to eleven year olds Tashi is a mystical, mythical and enigmatic action packed series poised to captivate audiences worldwide. The series is based on the beloved Australian children’s books by Barbara and Anna Fienberg, which have sold over a million copies in more than 20 countries worldwide.

Commenting on the agreement, Patrick Elmendorff, Managing Director of Studio 100 Media said, “We have partnered with Planeta for many years now and are delighted to continue this deep rooted, successful and invaluable relationship. Planeta is the perfect partner to extend our reach into Europe and to introduce this mythical adventure series to audiences in the region”.

Ignacio Segura, Managing Director of Planeta Junior added, “We are delighted to continue working with our long-term partner Studio 100 Media. We are confident that the adventurous tales of Tashi with its key elements of mystery, courage and gallantry will captivate both girls and boys throughout Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Cyprus”.

Production Information
  • Producer / Co-Producer: Flying Bark Productions in association with Telegael Teoranta and Discreet Art Productions India
  • Local Australian Broadcasters: ABC and Network Seven
  • Series Current Status: Pre-production
  • Delivery: Q4 2014