HYDERABAD -- DQE, the animation, gaming, live action entertainment production and distribution company, is pleased to announce the signing of two exclusive broadcast agreements with The Education Broadcasting System (EBS), the Korea based broadcasting company and Canada based Tele-Quebec, for "The Jungle Book", DQE's home grown 3D animated TV series.
Under the terms of the agreement, EBS has exclusive free-television rights to broadcast the 52 x 11 minutes animated series in the Republic of Korea for three years.
Tele-Qubec has secured exclusive free-television rights to broadcast the series in French language (also titled Le Livre De La Jungle in French) in the French speaking Canadian regions.
The DQE Jungle Book 3D TV series has already been secured for television broadcasting in 160 countries involving the Disney multiplex of channels, ZDF TV for Germany and German speaking Europe , TF1 for France and French speaking Europe, Noga TV for Israel, Al Jazeera for Arabic states, BBC for Great Britain and many more covering 160 countries while NBC-Universal have secured several important territories globally for home video - sales and distribution.
Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman and CEO of DQE said: "We are delighted to be working alongside two new and important strategic international partners to help further enhance the value of our Jungle Book franchise.
EBS free TV in Korea and Tele Quebec free TV in French speaking Canada have extensive reach in their respective regions. This will add tremendous value to our Jungle Book 3D TV series and this enhanced visibility will fuel consumer products, licensing and merchandising, publishing as well as home video entertainment deals. Hence both these deals are of tremendous strategic importance for our group. We believe that we have chosen the right partners to bring this wonderful property to children in these regions."
Stanley Oh, Acquisitions Executive, Educational Broadcasting System EBS Korea said: "We at EBS have kept our eyes on DQ Entertainment's path to present glory. We respect very highly DQE's strong presence in the animation industry worldwide and do not hesitate to share its passion and future as a business partner. 'The Jungle Book' shall be the first cornerstone on which a more stable relationship can be established. This programme is fulfilling the precious educational standards and virtues EBS has cherished along with a superb storyline and fabulous animation."
Lucie Leger Director of Children and Family programs, Tele Quebec, Canada said "Tele-Quebec has acquired The Jungle Book because we really liked this lovely animated series, inspired by the classical stories from Rudyard Kipling. The Jungle Book is beautifully drawn and also provides a rich, colourful and funny content."
SOURCE: DQ Entertainment
