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26 May 2009 09:50



DQ Entertainment PLC ("DQE")

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DQE Signs Asian broadcast deal with Turner for 'Iron Man'

DQE, (AIM: DQE) the AIM-listed animation and gaming company today announced an exclusive broadcasting deal with Turner Entertainment Network Asia (TENA) to unleash the 3D animated series Iron Man across Asia. The series will be broadcast on TENA's leading kid's channel, Cartoon Network, in 2010 across the entire South Asia and South East Asian region. 

Iron Man is a co-production with Marvel Animation and Method Animation, France. DQE holds the sub-distribution rights from Method Animation, under which the deal with TENA has been signed.

Iron Man is the legendary superhero first appearing in the pages of Marvel Comics. Two previous television incarnations and a live action film have considerably increased Iron Man's popularity and now the masked, metal hero will join the ranks of Ben 10, Thor, The Avengers, Marvel Super Hero Squad and more on Cartoon Network, THE superhero headquarters in Asia!

With more than forty years of adventures, crime fighting and saving the world under his iron belt, along with over 450 comic book issues to his name, this gleaming hero is an icon recognized by fans around the world. 

Commenting on the deal, Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman and CEO said: "We are very pleased that Cartoon Network has acquired the property for broadcast in this region. Iron Man is an iconic property and we are happy that it has found a world-class and renowned partner in Turner Entertainment."

Mark Eyers, Vice President - Content, Turner Entertainment Networks Asia (TENA), said, "Iron Man is another fantastic property that is joining the ranks of such powerful shows as Cartoon Network's own Ben 10 and along with other titles from the Marvel universe. Not only is Cartoon Network #1 with kids across Asia Pacific and is currently seen in nearly 60 million cable homes in the region, deals like this proves we are also the #1 destination for distributors."

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About DQE: 

DQE is a leading animation production company engaged in the production of traditional / digital animation and game art development with a workforce of over 3500 and a global client base. 

DQE produces animation for films, television series and console based games for a number of international production houses, DQE has over 80 clients including Walt Disney Television Animation, Nickelodeon Animation Studios Inc., Electronic Arts, Marvel, American Greetings, NBC-Universal, BBC, M6, France 2, Method Animation, Atlantyca. 

Currently under production at DQE are iconic international properties such as Iron Man, Casper, Pinky & Perky, Twisted Whiskers, Mikido, Little Nick, Le Petit Prince and many others. 

DQE is also developing & producing 'The Jungle Book', the 100% home grown global production 52 episodes animated series and a 60' TV Feature. The other major co-production partners are ZDF Enterprises and ZDF Broadcasting - Germany, as well as broadcasting and licensing powerhouse TF1 Group from France and Moonscoop. NBC 

Universal, London is responsible for Home Video distribution in some major western and far eastern territories.

 DQE has a library of over 300 Hours of international animated programs in its Licensing Division. DQE's international quality production facilities are based in Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and Manila and has International Sales offices in LA, Paris and Tokyo.

Turner Entertainment Networks Asia, Inc.

Turner Entertainment Networks Asia, Inc (TENA) is the entertainment arm of Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Established in 1994, TENA distributes Cartoon Network, Turner Classic Movies, POGO and Boomerang as well as interactive entertainment content in the Asia Pacific region. With these established entertainment brands, Turner continues to be a leader in the Asian television marketplace.

TBS Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.