Banijay Kids & Family announced its dedicated commercial and sales division, Banijay Kids & Family Distribution, has acquired the worldwide distribution rights (excluding North America) to Eaglet Films’ new 2D/CG-animated kids’ comedy, “Piripenguins.” The 52 x 11’ series, produced by Eaglet Films, the makers of “Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures,” together with Red Monk Studio (Italy) and Wild Child Animation (Scotland), has been commissioned by BBC and RAI, alongside support from the UK Global Screen Fund – financed by the UK Government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport and administered by the BFI.
Aimed at 5–8-year-olds, “Piripenguins” stars a cheerful, fun and comical colony of penguins enjoying life to the fullest on a remote floating iceberg. The series centres on five lively penguins, each with distinctive personalities and voiced by a diverse cast. Life on the iceberg throws up lots of challenges and funny situations, but along the way, these flippered friends learn about life, friendship, and above all, themselves.
Julia Rowlands, SVP Sales, Coproductions & Acquisitions, Banijay Kids & Family said: “This is a fantastic series which we think will appeal hugely to our buyers and is a great addition to Banijay Kids & Family Distribution’s portfolio. A lovely blend of comedy, adventure and friendship, audiences will fall in love with this kooky colony of adorable penguins.”
Massimo Fenati, CCO Eaglet Films added: “This series is very dear to my heart as these penguins lived in my imagination for quite a few years, and now seeing them finally take life on screen is a wonderful feeling. We’ve been blessed with an outstanding team too: truly talented comedic writers, an amazing cast and voice director, two fantastic animation studios, brilliant composers and sound designers who are all transforming what was once a personal dream into animated reality!’’
Led by Benoît Di Sabatino, Banijay Kids & Family is part of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment. Its dedicated commercial and sales division, Banijay Kids & Family Distribution, is responsible for the exploitation of linear and non-linear rights for the group’s high-quality animated and live-action kids brands. As part of these efforts, it drives ancillary activity across all platforms, and through brand licensing and digital exploitation.