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Animation from Spain Four and a Half Friends / Jamillah & Aladdin / Me and Snowy Animation from Spain is the umbrella brand created and supported by ICEX Spain Trade and Investment to promote the Spanish animation industry across the globe. Among the projects being highlighted during MIPCOM is Four and a Half Friends, an Edebé Audiovisual production about a quartet of pals and their pet dog who solve mysteries while facing the challenges of growing up. Arait Multimedia is presenting Me and Snowy, which follows the adventures of a young girl and her elephant friend, while Imira Entertainment is showcasing the family series Jamillah & Aladdin, an update on the classic Arabian Nights story. Other highlights include Planeta Junior’s Mutant Busters, about a mutant invasion of Earth, and the family sitcom Filly Funtasia from BRB Internacional.
Me and Snowy
Australian Children’s Television Foundation Little Lunch
/ Ready for This / Bushwhacked!
Geared toward children ages 6 to 12, Little Lunch is a mockumentary that takes place during the school day’s break for morning snack time. The comedic show is a MIPCOM highlight from the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF). The company is also offering up Ready for This, which tells the story of six teens who are living at Arcadia House to pursue their dreams, and the newest season of Bushwhacked!, an action-packed documentary series that sees its hosts explore remote corners of Australia. “I believe that all three programs add something completely different to the international broadcast landscape,” says Roberta Di Vito, ACTF’s international sales manager. “The breadth of the content, the style and the high production values of each series give them broad appeal.”
“ACTF is committed to being involved with programs that are filled with great characters, strong stories, emotions and humor, along with universal themes.” —Roberta Di Vito Ready for This
Boomerang TV International The Avatars Spanish outfit Boomerang TV International will introduce a new English-language series called The Avatars. The title tells the story of three teenagers who think they have formed a really good rock band. However, the three bandmates are quickly rejected from every audition they participate in because they are considered too young. Because of this, they create a virtual band that becomes extremely popular on the internet—though they must still hide their true identities while at school. “The Avatars is an amazing series for kids and teens with very high standards of quality,” says Esther Agraso, Boomerang TV’s international sales executive. Earlier this year, the company became part of the Lagardère Active group.
“We will keep working to consolidate our position in the Spanish market and expand our strategic growth in the international market.” —Esther Agraso The Avatars 234 World Screen 10/15