COOKIE JAR SIGNS PAN-EUROPEAN DEAL WITH JETIX EUROPE FOR MAGI-NATION AND WORLD OF QUEST
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Toronto (April 7, 2008) - Cookie Jar has sold two of its newest series, "Magi-Nation" and "World of Quest" in a pan-European deal to Jetix Europe, one of Europe's leading kids' entertainment companies. "Magi-Nation" and "World of Quest" will air on Jetix channels across Europe in 2008.
"We are delighted to have forged a partnership with Jetix, one of Europe's top broadcasters," said Jean-Michel Ciszewski, Senior Vice President Sales and Co-productions, Cookie Jar Entertainment. "Jetix has created an outstanding, diverse children's entertainment lineup and we believe that 'Magi-Nation' and 'World of Quest' will be significant additions."
Marc Buhaj, Senior Vice President of Programming, Jetix Europe, said: "We are very happy to have struck this deal with Cookie Jar to bring these two new shows to Jetix Europe. They will be great additions to our comedy and adventure portfolio."
"Magi-Nation" follows the adventures of three young Magi who must journey through the Moonlands with their collections of Dream Creatures by their sides, to defeat the evil Shadow Magi who threaten their magical world. Faced with riddles, mysteries, vastly varying lands and numerous foes these young heroes and their Dream Creatures must use intelligence, wit and bravery to see their way though. As they continue on their quest they will unlock many puzzles of the Moonlands, and may just learn a few things about themselves along the way. The series is broadcast on Kids' WB! on The CW, CBC and Radio-Canada. Cookie Jar launched Magi-Nation: Battle for the Moonlands, its free-to-play/micro-payment online role-playing game at www.Magi-Nation.com, in April.
"World of Quest" follows the young pampered Prince Nestor on a mission to save his parents and the kingdom of Odyssia, with the help of the square-jawed hero Quest. Lucky for him. Unlucky for Quest. Although he has no desire to protect the spoiled prince, Quest is the planet's greatest warrior and the only hero with enough strength, skill and courage to wield the Shatter Soul Sword that can defeat the evil Lord Spite and save the kingdom. However, the sword is missing and Quest and Prince Nestor are in a race against time and Lord Sprite to find the sword and save Odyssia. Based on the Komikwerks graphic novel series by Jason Kruse, the series is part of the Kids' WB! on The CW Saturday morning lineup and will debut on TELETOON Canada this fall. Cartoon Network UK has also licensed the comedic action-adventure series.
About Cookie Jar Entertainment
Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc., Cookie Jar Group's entertainment operation, is a leading, global, independent producer, marketing and brand manager of such renowned children's properties as "The Doodlebops", "Caillou", "Hurray For Huckle!" and "Johnny Test". Combining globally renowned intellectual properties with an industry-recognized management team, Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. is a market-driven, brand building company that is committed to children first and foremost and is dedicated to the development and production of quality programming that embraces the whole child, with animated and live-action series that entertain, inspire and enlighten children and family audiences worldwide.
About Jetix Europe
Jetix Europe is a leading kids' entertainment company with localised television channels, programme distribution and consumer products businesses in Europe and the Middle East. Jetix Europe's 14 Jetix television channels deliver a unique combination of action, adventure and cheeky humor for kids aged 6-14, in 58 countries and 19 languages, reaching over 51 million households. In addition the company has launched GXT a pay-TV channel in Italy targeting teenage boys. Jetix Europe is part of the global Jetix kids' entertainment alliance launched by Jetix Europe and The Walt Disney Company (ABC Cable Networks Group and Jetix Latin America) in 2004. Through the alliance Jetix reaches over 289 million* television households in 80 countries and 25 languages worldwide.
