Bobby & Bill and new CGI animation series from the home of Yakari

Euro Lizenzen - October 2016

Bobby is a young boy who loves his dog Bill and his turtle Caro more than anything else. Together he and his loyal companion, Bill the Cocker Spaniel, set off to explore and have funny, entertaining adventures, always accompanied by their skateboarding friend, the lady turtle Caro.

Bobby is a good-natured five-year-old boy with insatiable curiosity and a deep respect for nature and all animals.
The CGI TV show is made by Mediatoon, hit producer of Yakari, and based upon the world-famous “Boule & Bill” comic series (known in English as Billy & Buddy) that sports sales of more than 25 million books worldwide. Since 7 October 2016 animated double episodes of the 52 x 12 minutes series have been airing daily on KiKA, Mondays to Fridays at 17:35. Long-term agreements with KiKA guarantee continuing presence on air for upcoming years. A second season with another 26 episodes is already in the pipeline.

52 x 12 minutes episodes based upon the comic books by Jean Roba and Maurice Rosy
Target group: girls and boys aged between 4 and 10 as well as their families
Since 7 October 2016: double episodes airing on KiKA prime time, Mondays to Fridays at 17:35
Values: friendship, adventures, responsibility, and team-work
Cutting-edge, colourful style guide available to accompany the new TV series
Salleck Publishing has launched 36 comic books to the German market since 1956; 37th comic book is scheduled for release in November 2017
Additional comic books in the pipeline for 2018 and 2019
Movie release in 2017

“We are absolutely positive that Bobby & Bill have enormous potential for a successful long-term licensing programme as the adventures of the loveable trio bring kids pure fun and sheer joy. The comprehensive style guide to the TV series provides ample creative opportunities for a broad range of licensed products. We have already entered negotiations with potential partners from key categories such as publishing, toys, and home textiles”, said Günter Vetter, Managing Director, Euro Lizenzen.