TORONTO – Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana has inked new international distribution deals for its original animated series Esme & Roy.
Building on the success of the series, which airs on Treehouse in Canada and on HBO in the U.S., the new broadcast deal will see international distribution of 52 x 11-minute episodes of Esme & Roy by KiKA (Germany), Disney Junior Southeast Asia (covering 15 territories including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Hong Kong), NRK (Norway), SVT (Sweden), YLE (Finland), Minimini (Poland), HOP (Israel), and DKids (Middle East, North Africa).
With loveable characters who spark strong emotional connections among preschoolers and parents alike, Esme & Roy invites children into a colourful world where even the littlest monsters can overcome big challenges together.
“We’re thrilled that KiKA and other international broadcasters are rolling out Esme & Roy to viewers worldwide,” said head of Nelvana Enterprises Pam Westman, in the news release. “With the expansion into new territories, Esme & Roy will continue to enhance the educational entertainment landscape through physical, cognitive and socially engaging content.”
