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NEWS →Formula Fun Entertainment announce Telegael and DQ Entertainment as co-production partners on ‘Franco and Formula Fun’ Formula Fun Entertainment (FFE), the UK production and rights management company, has announced that it has partnered with Telegael in Ireland and DQ Entertainment (DQE) in India to coproduce a new CGI animated pre-school series based on the award-winning property, Franco and Formula Fun™. Franco and Formula Fun won the 2009 MIP Junior Licensing award and the TV series has been presold into 28 countries worldwide through broadcast partners including: TV2 (Norway), MTV OY (Finland), Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (Middle East), Israel (Hop! TV), Iceland (CH2). The series is aimed at 3-7 year olds and comprises 52 episodes of 11 minutes each. FFE and Telegael will oversee pre-production, with animation production taking place at DQ’s studios in India and post-production at Telegael in Ireland. The series will be available for broadcast in early 2013. Inspired by the global sport of motor racing, this series sees six-year-old Franco playing with his toy racing cars, which come to life in a CGI racing world of fun. Each episode follows the adventures of Franco and his ten superpower car friends as they travel to thirteen countries around the world seeking fantastical adventures, both on and off the racetrack. Marina Nicholas, Creator and CEO of FFE said, ’FFE is delighted to work with two prestigious production companies to produce this animated television series. Their wealth of experience in high quality productions makes Telegael and DQ Entertainment ideal partners to deliver a global series, which combines entertainment, education and sport, to the younger generation.’ Paul Cummins, CEO Telegael, Ireland said ”Telegael is delighted to partner with Formula Fun Entertainment and DQ Entertainment to bring this award-winning property to a worldwide children’s audience. The combination of compelling characters, exciting storylines and colourful locations sets the tone for a series that will wow children the world over.” Tapaas Chakravarti Chairman & CEO of DQE said, “With India finally making the Formula 1 circuit debut in October, this animated series makes perfect sense for us. We are extremely excited to work on this action packed TV series alongside Formula Fun Entertainment in the UK and Telegael in Ireland. We are sure that children throughout the world will delight in watching their favourite super cars come to life on TV.” Note to editors: About Franco and Formula Fun™: ‘Franco and Formula Fun’ was created by Marina Nicholas who gained inspiration from her 5-year-old son while he watched the world’s most popular TV sport and enjoyed learning about the unique sights, sounds and sensations of each country. The television series, aimed at 3-7 year olds, sees Franco playing with his toy racing cars, which come to life in a CGI racing world of fun and adventure. Each episode follows the adventures of six-year-old Franco and his superpower car friends as they travel the world seeking fantastical adventures, both on and off the racetrack. As a team they’ll face wild challenges – from a sudden tropical downpour in Brazil, to snow in Japan and a sandstorm in Bahrain. Whose superpowers can help the team? With ten fun fantasy characters, each with tremendous transforming traits and teamwork, the possibilities are endless! Where’s the next adventure Franco? SOMEPLACE AMAZING! Formula Fun Entertainment: Formula Fun Entertainment (FFE) is a UK production and rights management company responsible for the creation, development and distribution of the children’s IP, Franco and Formula Fun. The Bafta and Emmy award-winning team have over 75 years experience in bringing globally appealing children’s brands to market. Original concept, character and stories created by Marina Nicholas, illustrations by Formula One cartoonist, Jim Bamber, written by Hollywood writer, Mark Valenti (ex-Disney, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon Film) and produced by Sigvaldi J Karason (ex-Lazytown). In the last year, FFE has won 3 entertainment and business awards for innovation, creativity and leadership. Telegael, Ireland: Telegael is one of Europe’s leading animation and television production houses. Established in 1988, the multi-Emmy® and IFTA award-winning studio works with international producers, distributors and broadcasters to coproduce and finance animation and live-action series for the global market. Telegael’s partner list contains leading names in global broadcasting including Disney, Cartoon Network, TF1, Super-RTL, KIKA, BBC, Nickelodeon, PBS Sprout and ZDF. Telegael has co-produced more than 700 hours of television. Its productions have been distributed to over 150 territories and translated into more than 40 languages. DQ Entertainment International: DQE is one of the leading producers of animation, visual effects, game art and entertainment content for the global media and entertainment industry with a workforce of over 3,500 employees and a global client – partner base of over 100 producers, distributors, broadcasters and licensors including Walt Disney Group, Universal Pictures, Nickelodeon Animation Studios Inc., Electronic Arts, Marvel Comics, American Greetings, BBC Group, M6/ France TV Group/ TF-1 leading broadcasting and distribution groups from France, ZDF TV and ZDF Enterprises – leading Distributors/broadcaster and global distributor from Germany , ABC Australia, Al Jazeera – Arabic Nations, Disney Channels – Asia, Cartoon Network Group and many more world wide. DQE has produced/co-produced and distributed iconic brands such as Iron Man (3D animated TV series, now in season 2) Twisted Whiskers, Mikido, Casper, Pinky & Perky, second season of Large Family, third season of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, first and second season of Madagascar TV series and is now co-producing properties like Little Prince, Little Nick, Iron Man, Charlie Chaplin and fourth season of Mickey Mouse Club House and others with major international broadcasters and producers. DQE has a library of over 500 hours of international programs for distribution and licensing globally for TV, home entertainment, merchandising and publishing is on fast track. Two feature films are also currently in development at DQE. DQE has received over 35 awards including EMMY, at several national and international forums fostering creativity and excellence. E & Y Entrepreneur of the Year – 2009 India Awards, The UK Broadcast Awards 2010, Sichuan TV Festival International ‘Gold Panda’ Awards, 11 Emmy nominations and 1 The Emmy Award, administered by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, USA for Tutenstein Animated production. The Jungle Book produced by DQE was nominated in 5 categories at the Cartoons on the Bay – Pulcinella Awards 2011. For further details please contact: For Formula Fun Entertainment: Marina Nicholas – marina@francoandformulafun.com or www.francoandformulafun.com For Telegael, Ireland: Paul Cummins – paul@telegael.com or www.telegael.com For DQ Entertainment International: Tel+ 91 40 2355 2726/27 Sumedha Saraogi sumedha@dqentertainment.com
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Eolas Fúinn Tá Telegael ar cheann de na comhlachtaí beochana agus léiriúcháin teilifíse is iomráití san Eoraip. Oibríonn an comhlacht, a bunaíodh i 1988, agus a bhfuil duaiseanna Emmy agus IFTA buaite aige, le léiritheoirí, le dáileoirí agus le craoltóirí idirnáisiúnta chun beochan agus ábhar beoghnímh a fhorbairt, a chomhléiriú agus a mhaoiniú don mhargadh domhanda. Is cliaint de chuid Telegael iad na comhlachtaí móra le rá seo – Disney, Discovery Kids, France Television, Super-RTL, KIKA, BBC, Nickelodeon, PBS Sprout agus Cartoon Network. Tá comhléiriú déanta ag Telegael ar os cionn 600 uair a chloig d’ábhar teilifíse. Tá fáil ar ár gcuid léiriúcháin in os cionn 140 tír agus táthar aistrithe go os cionn 40 teanga.