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UPHE will take on FMK’s existing range of current titles - including the smash hit reimagined series of Danger Mouse, magical pre-school action/adventure animation Tree Fu Tom and the hugely popular girls’ pre-school animated series Kate & Mim-Mim. It will also manage the division’s rich catalogue of classic archive content which includes the enduringly popular and only animated version of the classic Dahl tale, The BFG – The Big Friendly Giant and cult series from yesteryear including the original, Danger Mouse, Count Duckula, The Wind in the Willows and Rainbow. FMK’s total catalogue features around 5000 hours’ worth of programming. Under the terms of the deal UPHE will also manage the home entertainment rights for any future FMK commissions. Rick Glankler, President and General Manager, FremantleMedia Kids & Family said: “We are delighted to welcome UPHE on board to manage our portfolio. They are a major presence in the Home Entertainment business, with one of the most respected catalogues in the industry. Their creative approach, best-in-class marketing and strong sales and distribution network will provide the very best route to market for both our new brands and much-loved classics. We are very excited to be working with them.” Helen Parker, Executive Vice President, UPHE Content Group added “We are thrilled to be partnering with FremantleMedia Kids & Family. With a rich and diverse portfolio that ranges from cult classics to current pre-school smash hits, Fremantle is one of the most dynamic independent producers of engaging and ground-breaking content. Combining this with our multi-platform distribution expertise and extensive knowledge of the kids and family marketplace, we are extremely excited to be able to take this portfolio of hugely successful brands to a new and extended global audience.” |