25th Sep 2009 08:44
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For Immediate Release |
25 September 2009 |
DQ Entertainment PLC
("DQE")
DQE's Twisted Whiskers to premier on Hungama TV
DQE, the AIM listed, India based animation, gaming and entertainment group, is pleased to announce the premier of 'Twisted Whiskers', a CG animated TV series co-produced between DQE, American Greetings and Mike Young Production's, on India's favourite children's TV channel, Hungama TV.
Manoj Mishra, Vice President Licensing and Distribution of DQE Group commented: ""Twisted Whiskers" has hilarious characters and each of its episodes has unique attributes. Different members of the animal ensemble star in each episode and there is a "Twist" at the end of every episode. This series has potential to become a favourite with all age groups and especially 'pet lovers'. We are of course delighted to partner with Walt Disney Television, India and consider Hungama the perfect platform to showcase this side-splitting series."
Devika Prabhu, Associate Director, Programming, Walt Disney Television International, India commented:
""Twisted Whiskers" is a perfect fit with the mad fun premise of Hungama TV. Kids will enjoy the unique and extremely funny take on whiskered animals as they land in funnily 'twisted' situations on the show."
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Sumedha Saraogi
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Walt Disney Television India
Pooja Verma,
+91 22 6651 6611
+91 98201 39811
Buchanan Communication
Mark Edwards/ Jeremy Garcia / Miranda Higham
Tel: 020 7466 5000
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About DQE:
DQE is a leading animation, gaming and entertainment production and global distribution group is engaged in production, co-production and original IP development with around 3000 workforce and with a global client - partner base of over 90 Producers, Distributors, Broadcasters, Licensors including Walt Disney Television Animation, Nickelodeon Animation Studios Inc., Electronic Arts, Marvel Comics, American Greetings, NBC-Universal, BBC Group, M6/ France TV/ TF-1 Broadcasting groups from France, ZDF Germany and many more world-wide.
DQ Entertainment Group has produced/co-produced and distributed iconic global brands such as Iron Man - the first 3D animated TV series, Twisted Whiskers, Mikido, Casper, Pinky & Perky, second season of Large Family, third season of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and is now producing large number of TV series and movies which includes famous iconic properties like Little Prince and Little Nicolas. DQE has a library of over 400 hours of international programs being distributed successfully world-wide. DQE is also developing & producing 'The Jungle Book', the 100% home grown global production as a 52 episode animated series and a 60' TV Feature. The other major co-production partners are ZDF Enterprises and ZDF Broadcasting - Germany, as well as broadcasting and licensing powerhouse TF1 Group and Moonscoop from France. DQE is also developing & producing Iconic properties like Lassie which will be a 26 x 26' CGI animated series, Toomai-The Elephant Boy which is a live action TV Series as well as Indian IPs which are on production like Feluda, Suryaputra and Omkar.
DQE's international quality production facilities are based in Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and Manila and has International Sales offices in LA, Paris and Tokyo.
About Hungama TV:
Hungama TV is India's first 'made in India' 24-hour entertainment channel for kids, with multi-genre localized & acquired content, in India's national language, Hindi. Launched in September 2004, Hungama TV's core philosophy is to provide entertainment where kids are part of the programming and marketing initiative making it a channel for, of and by the kids. United Home Entertainment Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte. Ltd., is the owner of the television channel "Hungama TV". For more information on Hungama TV log on to http://www.hungamatv.com.
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