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Date:Toronto, Canada, March
16, 2003 |
CAMBIUM CATALYST INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT (CCI ENTERTAINMENT) ANNOUNCES TELEVISION PRODUCTION PARTNERSHIP WITH AWARD-WINNING ANIMATION STUDIO COLLINGWOOD O'HARE
A new animated children's TV series to air in the UK and Canada "CCI Entertainment has a reputation for its ability to form strong alliances with international co-production partners," said Zipursky. "This partnership with Collingwood O'Hare, one of Europe's leading animation studios, reflects CCI's commitment to creating, producing and selling quality entertainment around the world." Tony Collingwood, the award-winning director and producer Christopher O'Hare, have had 14 years of producing top-quality, award-winning animation including the new hit show Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto!, CableACE-winning Dr Seuss' Daisy-Head Mayzie and the two BAFTA Award-winning series Animal Stories and Eddy & The Bear, based on the best-selling classic books by Jez Alborough. "To team with the one of the world's best producers and create first-class international children's entertainment is part of CCI's mandate. Chris and Tony have continually proven that they have a unique ability to reach kids. The goal of our relationship with COE is to create and deliver great television that engages children's minds and fuels their imagination. Harry and His Bucketful of Dinosaurs will reset the bar when it comes to entertaining kids," says Zipursky." Tony Collingwood added, "We are thrilled to be working in partnership with CCI Entertainment. The moment we saw Harry and His Bucketful of Dinosaurs we knew it was a tremendous children's property that will delight literally everyone who encounters it." Harry and His Bucketful of Dinosaurs is based on the successful book of the same name. The animated pre-school series is a charming look into the vivid imagination of a child whose greatest companions are his loveable and entertaining dinosaurs. Production is set for fall 2003 in the UK and Canada. CCI Releasing will hold worldwide distribution rights. Brandissimo! founded by Disney veterans David Snyder, Bill Gross and Frank Fraser will handle the marketing strategy. David Snyder, Creative Head, Brandissimo! says, "When CCI acquired the rights to Harry and His Bucketful of Dinosaurs they turned to Bill, Frank and myself who had originally brought CCI and Collingwood O'Hare together. Brandisiomo! will build Harry and his Bucketful of Dinosaurs into an entertainment brand that connects with kids everywhere." Brandisimo! creates, develops, produces and distributes top quality entertainment for kids and families. The company oversees the production, licensing, and marketing of entertainment properties, enabling client and partner companies to launch new ideas or re-develop old ones. Cambium Catalyst International Entertainment (CCI Entertainment) is an independent Canadian production and distribution company known for its quality children's programming, factual series, family movies and documentary films. Formed in 2002 through the merger of Cambium Entertainment Corp. and Catalyst Entertainment Inc., CCI Entertainment is founded on over 32 years of experience in television production and international distribution. During this time, the Toronto-based company has set new standards for excellence, service and integrity in the Canadian entertainment arena. For further information contact: CONTACT: |
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