Superights Secures Abundant Deals to Strengthen Presence in Asia
After a positive participation to the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Superights is delighted to announce the successful sales of multiple animated series throughout Asia.
In China, distributor JY Animation has acquired the first two seasons of CLAY TIME (60×3′ + 60×1’30), while distributor UYong has signed a deal to secure the first season of KOUMI ANIMATED PICTURE BOOK (52×5’). In Australia, the public channel ABC acquired the first season of KOUMI ANIMATED PICTURE BOOK (52×5’).
In Hong Kong, Superights has struck a deal with the public channel RTHK for PUFFIN ROCK (78×7’), while season one of both PAT THE DOG (78×7’) and KIKA & BOB (52×13’) were sold to the free channel Viu TV. Additionally, the first two seasons of CLAY TIME (60×3′ + 60×1’30), as well as season one of WILL (52×2’), HANDICO (12×3’) and KOUMI ANIMATED PICTURE BOOK (52×5’) were eagerly acquired by the platform Now TV.
Superights has likewise inked deals in South Korea with the pay channel Daekyo for both seasons of CLAY TIME (60×3′ + 60×1’30), and with the public channel EBS for the premiere season of THAT’S JOEY! (52×13’). In Vietnam, Superights also landed a deal with the platform FPT for season one of the popular program PAT THE DOG (78×7’).
Taiwanese distributor Muse has also picked up digital rights of season one of PAT THE DOG (78×7’), and distributor Horng en Culture has bought digital rights of the series RALPH AND THE DINOSAURS (26×5’).
Superights Sales Manager Pedro Citaristi comments: “As we continue building our presence in the Asian market, the new deals achieved this year secure the opportunity for a wider audience for Superights’ abundant content. We are happy to bring joy and entertainment to the children of new countries with titles that demonstrate the best parts of Superights animation: quality stories, memorable characters, and as always a tremendous amount of heart.”
The ATF has been a highly-anticipated opportunity for Superights to meet new partners and demonstrate the contents of the company’s catalogue in hopes of acquiring further distribution deals heading into the new year.
