5 Aug 2014 07:00
For Immediate Release | 5 August 2014 |
DQ Entertainment (International) ltd
("DQE")
New TV deals for Lanfeust Quest
DQ Entertainment, the Global entertainment production and distribution company today announced that Lanfeust Quest, a 26 episode animated TV series co-produced by DQE with Gaumont Animation, France, has been acquired by leading broadcasters for multiple regions. Lanfeust Quest is an adaptation of the bestselling comic and manga franchise Lanfeust of Troy
The series has been acquired by Disney XD for Turkey, Spain, Benelux, German-speaking Europe, Italy and Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEEMA) regions that includes about 50 countries. DQE holds the rights for the territories of Turkey, Middle East and all of Asia under the terms of the co-production with Gaumont Animation.
Acquiring a dose of boys action adventure, the series has also been picked up by TVE (Spain), ABC3 (Australia) and for Pay-TV networks, Biggs Channel (Portugal) .
Lanfeust Quest follows the adventures of 14-year-old Lanfeust as he becomes the only hero in charge of protecting Planet Troy. Lanfeust Quest was commissioned by French broadcaster M6 in September 2013 and made its channel debut on September 25. Following the commission, Lagardere's Canal J also picked up the series.
Lanfeust Quest was directed by Antoine Charreyron (The Prodigies, Galactik Football) and Tarik Hamdine.
There has been active interest for the series from broadcasters and leading licensing and home video companies from other regions.
About Lanfeust Quest:
In the imaginary world of Troy, every human being has a magic power. However, there is one object - a medallion that can bestow one person with all powers. There are two chosen ones Lanfeust, a reckless teenager and Thanos, a cruel tyrannical pirate. By pure chance the medallion has fallen into Lanfuest's hands. The problem is that the youth has no idea how to use this newly acquired ultimate power. With a little help from his friends and a bewitched troll, he will learn to master his power and to confront Thanos, turning into the hero he always dreamt he would be.
ABOUT DQ ENTERTAINMENT:
DQE is a global entertainment group with its production and distribution bases in Ireland, India, France, Manila and US, specializing in animation, gaming and VFX content production, licensing and distribution. DQE employs a large creative and production talent pool which has produced intellectual properties such as The Jungle Book, Charlie Chaplin, Peter Pan, Iron Man, Casper, Little Prince, Lassie, Robin Hood and other properties, in partnership with international broadcasters, distributors and independent producers in Europe & USA. DQE is a multiple Emmy nominated and Emmy winner producer and also won 'International Studio of the year 2012" at Cartoons on the Bay, Italy.