Post by pinkadilly on Oct 12, 2008 5:06:59 GMT
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MGM, Cartoon Network Team for Pink Panther Series
LOS ANGELES, October 11: Cartoon Network channels across the globe will premiere a new 26-episode series featuring MGM’s iconic Pink Panther in the fall of 2009.
Turner Broadcasting and MGM announced late yesterday that they are teaming for the new show, Pink Panther & Pals. The series is being produced with Rubicon, a Jordan-based animation, edutainment and multimedia company. Production is currently taking place in both Los Angeles and Amman.
Pink Panther & Pals features the much-loved character as a teenager with cast of rambunctious friends. Favorite characters from the original series, such as Ant and Aardvark, and new characters Hoarse and Dog, join the Pink Panther in his daily adventures. In every episode the Pink Panther will interact with his pompous and problematic arch-nemesis Big Nose. The musical score and comedy themes will be reprised from the original Pink Panther theatrical shorts and TV series.
“The Pink Panther character is iconic and instantly recognized around the globe,” said Gary Marenzi, the co-president of MGM Worldwide Television. “In addition to Cartoon Network’s interest in the series, international buyers have been especially eager for us to produce another Pink Panther series and we are happy to partner with Rubicon on meeting the worldwide demand with this new series.”
MGM plans to support the new show with a dedicated licensing and merchandising campaign, with licensed apparel, stationery and back to school, toys, publishing and interactive games. The retail launch of is slated for late 2009.
LOS ANGELES, October 11: Cartoon Network channels across the globe will premiere a new 26-episode series featuring MGM’s iconic Pink Panther in the fall of 2009.
Turner Broadcasting and MGM announced late yesterday that they are teaming for the new show, Pink Panther & Pals. The series is being produced with Rubicon, a Jordan-based animation, edutainment and multimedia company. Production is currently taking place in both Los Angeles and Amman.
Pink Panther & Pals features the much-loved character as a teenager with cast of rambunctious friends. Favorite characters from the original series, such as Ant and Aardvark, and new characters Hoarse and Dog, join the Pink Panther in his daily adventures. In every episode the Pink Panther will interact with his pompous and problematic arch-nemesis Big Nose. The musical score and comedy themes will be reprised from the original Pink Panther theatrical shorts and TV series.
“The Pink Panther character is iconic and instantly recognized around the globe,” said Gary Marenzi, the co-president of MGM Worldwide Television. “In addition to Cartoon Network’s interest in the series, international buyers have been especially eager for us to produce another Pink Panther series and we are happy to partner with Rubicon on meeting the worldwide demand with this new series.”
MGM plans to support the new show with a dedicated licensing and merchandising campaign, with licensed apparel, stationery and back to school, toys, publishing and interactive games. The retail launch of is slated for late 2009.
