Zag in Global SVOD and Multi-Territory Broadcast Deals

Independent animation studio Zag has signed multiple deals to bring the first two seasons of its  3D CGI animated/live-action hybrid TV series Power Players, co-produced with On kids & family (Mediawan Group), to more kids around the world.

Zag has signed a non-exclusive global SVOD deal with Netflix, with the series launching on the platform on March 5, 2020; and broadcast deals with Channel 9 in Australia, family/kids’ channel PLUSPLUS in Ukraine, Karusel in Russia, and TELETOON in Canada. The new partners join an esteemed line-up of broadcast, cable and satellite TV partners including Cartoon Network U.S., EMEA, and Asia Pacific, France’s France Télévisions, Germany’s WDR, Brazil’s Gloob, and Discovery Latin America.

“We are extremely proud of this new original creation that we developed alongside Man of Action, Cartoon Network, FTV, and Playmates Toys. It will be launching in 2020, worldwide, with the best international partners. So, now, Play on!” commented Zag’s CEO, Jeremy Zag.

The 2020 Power Players toy collection includes an assortment of highly detailed and articulated 5-inch action figures based on the TV show, as well as 9-inch deluxe action figures that are packed with electronics and sound effects. The line also features a variety of vehicles, allowing kids to send their favorite Power Players on heroic adventures, as well as role play gear which allows kids to transform into Axel, the leader of the Power Players.