Adorable Canadian preschool sequence Mittens & Pants has been snapped up by Sky UK, with Thunderbird Distribution taking international media and shopper merchandise rights.
The CBC Kids stay motion sequence follows finest buddies Mitten the kitten and Pants the pet as they head out on adventures of their hometown of Kibble Corners, whereas celebrating the fun of getting buddies who’re completely different.
Premiering at Kidscreen this week, the present, which was revealed on a CBC Kids slate final month, is produced by Windy Isle Entertainment and has already been pre-bought by Sky for Sky Kids. It will air within the Autumn within the UK.
Richard Goldsmith, Thunderbird President of Global Distribution & Consumer Products, mentioned the Canadian distributor is “looking to invest in more exceptional commercial properties created by extraordinary producers.”
“With media distribution, consumer products and marketing under one roof, Thunderbird Distribution is looking for content that can both entertain audiences globally, and also develop into brands that are beloved by fans,” he added.
The sequence was produced with the participation of the Canada Media Fund, with the help of Ontario Creates and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and produced with the monetary participation of the Shaw Rocket Fund.
