|
My Knight and Me, from London-based kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE created by French producer TeamTO and Belgian producer Thuristar, prior to MIPTV concluded a raft of global sales for the animated medieval comedy aimed at kids 6-11. The latest international broadcasters include Hulu (US), UYoung (China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Taiwan), YLE (Finland), SVT (Sweden), Televisió Catalunya (Spain), E-Vision (Middle East) and Showmax (Africa).
Ed Galton, CCO & Managing Director, CAKE said: “We are thrilled that My Knight and Me has found a home on so many channels after its strong international debut last year and we are looking forward to introducing young audiences to Jimmy, Cat and Henri’s hilarious
fun-filled adventures.”
My Knight and Me premiered globally on Cartoon Network and on the Family Channel in Canada last year. The 52 x 11’ hit medieval comedy series follows the adventures of a colourful and charismatic trio of knights as they battle witches, dragons and giants in comic adventures making the Dark Ages a little brighter and a whole lot more fun!
In 2017 My Knight and Me won the Gold Plaque for Best Animated Series at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, and was nominated for two Emile Awards at the European Animation Awards.
Created and directed by Joeri Christiaen, My Knight and Me is a coproduction with Canal+ Family and TéléTOON+ (France), SuperRTL (Germany) and VRT-Ketnet and RTBFOUFtivi
(Belgium).
All International distribution for My Knight and Me Sales is handled by CAKE.
About CAKE
CAKE is one of the world’s leading independent entertainment companies specialising in the production, distribution, development, financing and brand development of kids’ and family properties. CAKE works with renowned producers of animation and live-action content, including Rovio Entertainment Ltd, Channel X, Fresh TV, Komixx and Scholastic on the worldwide roll out of their brands. In addition, CAKE partners with production companies such as TeamTO, Thuristar, Paper Owl, Cheeky Little Media, Mighty Nice and Kickstart Productions, co-producing exciting new entertainment properties and turning them into aspiring brands, including the award-winning Bottersnikes & Gumbles, currently being introduced on TV, in publishing and on gaming platforms. An award-winning company, CAKE was most recently voted number one distributor in Kidscreen's 2017 Hot 50. CAKE is based in London and is headed up by Ed Galton and Tom van Waveren.
|