8th Oct 2015 11:41
LONDON (Alliance News) - DQ Entertainment PLC said Thursday it has agreed a deal with animation studio Method Animation to partner and co-produce a CGI television series '5 & IT", an adaptation of Edith Nesbit's '5 Children & It.'
The story will follow the adventures of five children who befriend a sand fairy that grants wishes, DQ said.
The show is being co-produced by Disney Channel Germany and supported by Noga, Israel. The company said the series has received interest from broadcasters and licensing agents globally, and will be available for broadcast by mid-2017.
No financial details were disclosed.
Shares in DQ Entertainment were up 10% at 6.75 pence Thursday afternoon.
By Hana Stewart-Smith; [email protected]; @HanaSSAllNews
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