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21 Jan 2009 10:39



DQ Entertainment plc

DQ Entertainment plc ("DQE") Completes Deal With Taffy Entertainment  On Distribution Rights For Animated TV Series 'ToddWorld' In Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos and Brunei Territories

DQ Entertainment (DQE), the AIM listed Animation, Gaming and Entertainment Company is pleased to announce that it has sold the non-exclusive distribution rights to season one of the animated kids' TV series "ToddWorld" (26 x 22') to Taffy Entertainment, a leading worldwide distribution, brand management and entertainment company representing brands from some of the largest animation producers across the globe. The deal gives Taffy Entertainment cable, satellite and other television distribution rights in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos and Brunei.

Based on the best-selling books by Todd Parr, "ToddWorld" is co-produced by DQE in India, Mike Young Productions and Discovery Kids in the US, and Telegael of Ireland. The TV series was created by Todd Parr, in collaboration with writer Gerry Renert, president of SupperTime Entertainment. 

The first season of the series was broadcast across more than 20 countries including Canada, Australia, UK, India, France, Germany and Korea and nominated four years running, (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007), for a Daytime Emmy Award, and won the Parent's Choice Award in 2005, 2006 and 2007. 

Commenting on the announcement, Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman and CEO said: 

"It has been a privilege to co-produce ToddWorld with Mike Young Productions, Discovery Kids and Telegael. The success of the series has been a credit to all parties involved and we look forward to announcing further distribution deals on the second season as well, which will allow this award-winning production to reach a truly global audience."

Lionel Marty, President, Distribution for Taffy Entertainment also commented:

"ToddWorld is one of those rare programs that appeals to children of all ages, all cultures and backgrounds. We're confident the series will be a huge hit in these territories and we're excited that DQE has given us the opportunity to bring this show to millions of kids in this part of the world." 

Enquires: 

Sumedha Saraogi, DQ Entertainment Limited

+91 40 2355 3726/27 or sumedha@dqentertainment.com 

Mark Edwards / Jeremy Garcia / Miranda Higham

Buchanan Communications

+44 (0)20 7466 500

Tom Price / Jeremy Ellis / Chris Clarke

Evolution Securities

+44 (0)20 7071 4300

Marc Grossmann, Taffy Entertainment

+1 (818) 227-8966

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 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.

About Taffy Entertainment:

Part of The MoonScoop Group, Taffy Entertainment (www.TaffyEntertainment.com) is a leading worldwide distribution, brand management and entertainment company representing brands from some of the largest animation producers across the globe. This includes the prolific Mike Young Productions; MoonScoop Productions, the top producer of animation in Europe; and select properties from third parties. Taffy's library for distribution and/or consumer products includes the Emmy® Award-nominated series "ToddWorld," "Dive Olly Dive!" and "Growing Up Creepie," as well as "Pet Alien," "Titeuf" (TooTuff), "Mix Master," "Fantastic Four," "Code Lyoko" and "Casper," among many others. With offices in Paris and Los Angeles, the company has fully-integrated production, distribution, licensing, merchandising and marketing facilities. It also has a library that includes over 3,000 half hours of animation, encompassing some of the most recognizable worldwide brands and best-loved animated creations in the global television market. The company also distributes to leading broadcasters in 160 countries around the world.