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Die Wilden Kerle (The Wild Bunch). The popular TV series, The Simpsons, cessories, videos/DVDs, accessories,
Gerold Kolenbrander, Managing Di- has been on TV for 20 years. In Ger- sports, home & living.
rector of Copyright Promotions many, Austria and Switzerland The The animation programme Horseland
GmbH: “We are delighted to receive Simpsons are still a daily programme started in May 2007 successfully on
these awards, which recognise the en- on four of the biggest national TV sta- ZDF and KI.KA. It was developed from
ergy and expertise that we continue tions, PRO 7, SAT.1, ORF1, SF2. a successful web portal www.horse-
to apply to both licensee and licensor, The Simpsons – The Film was shown
land.com and is especially successful
without whom we could not exist!” at cinemas across Germany from July amongst young female viewers.
Katarina Dietrich, recently appointed 26, 2007 and was the best To transfer the fascination
CEO of CPLG, congratulates the Ger- animation film opening in of talking horses on
man office, noting that “the Awards Germany ever. More children to prod-
confirm the hard work of Gerold and than 4.5 million peo- ucts outside the
his team.” ple saw the movie series, Copy-
The LIMA-Award for “The Wild since its opening. right Promo-
Bunch” endorses the longterm po- Box office results tions has
tential of this publishing phenomenon, are over 26 mil- signed con-
which has sold rights in 20 countries lion Euros. The tracts with
worldwide and which has inspired one Simpsons was the licensees in
of Germany’s most successful chil- most successful Germany, Aus-
dren’s movie franchises. animated movie in tria and Switzer-
With the ongoing consumer demand Germany in 2007. land. Several prod-
Copyright Promotions GmbH looks The programme for ucts are currently
forward to bringing many new prod- licensing has been ex- being developed;
ucts to the market, to the target audi- tended, especially ranges puzzles and board-
ence of 5 to 12 year old children and of sport, fashion and electronics, to games by Ravensburger, bedding and
their parents. appeal even more to the young male towels by Belltex S.A., clothes by Van
The portfolio of the license products is target group. Meanwhile Copyright der Erve NV, toiletries by Metco Toi-
diversified. At the moment Copyright Promotions has over 40 licensees in letries & Cosmetics B.V., Horseland
Promotions have nearly 500 different total with more than 1000 products. Magazine and stickers by Blue Ocean
products of all areas like clothing, toys The products are sold in approx. Entertainment and mini books, first rst
and games, food, school and office, 30,000 outlets all over Germany. From reader books and activityctivity booksbooks byy
mountain-bikes and activity books. Apparel toys and games, computer ac- Carlsen Verlag.
TELEPOOL AND ThE WEiNsTEiN COmPANy sigN
DisTribuTiON DEAL fOr 3D ANimATiON fiLm fOr ALL
ENgLish LANguAgE T ErriTOriEs AND LATiN AmEriCA
Munich-based distribution company Telepool and U.S. based The Weinstein Company have signed a distribution deal
for 3D animated film ‘Niko & The Way To The Stars,’ acquiring all English-language and Latin American territories to
the German-Finish-Irish-Danish co-production about the adventures of little reindeer Niko.
“We are very proud to have such an internationally successful film production and distribution group as The Weinstein
Company as a partner on ‘Niko & The Way To The Stars,’” said Irina Ignatiew, executive vice president of international
at Telepool GmbH. “This extraordinary animated film is a modern-day fairytale for the whole family.”
The CGI-animated film tells the tale of little Niko. The tiny reindeer’s dream is to be able to fly like his father - who
is one of the famous “Flying Forces” who helps Santa Claus deliver presents to children around the world. But then
something terrible happens. Niko sets off to warn his father of the black Wolf and his pack, and their plan to hunt
down the Flying Forces and take their place. Niko has to stop them before it is too late. With the help of Julius, a
klutzy flying squirrel and Wilma, a wily woman weasel, the trio set off on their adventure. With a combination of pluck,
humour and friendship, the unlikely heroes find their way and rescue Christmas.
The film will have its European Premiere on October 10, 2008, initially in Scandinavia, where it is being released by
Nordisk Film.
Directors are Michael Hegner (Denmark) and Kari Juusonen (Finland), executive producers are Anima Vitae and Cin-
emaker (Finland), Ulysses (Germany), A.Film (Denmark) and Magma Films (Ireland). Niko & The Way To The Stars has
already been sold in more than 100 territories. Universum is releasing the animation feature in Germany, with Filmax
distributing in Spain.
Barry Gordon, executive vice president of home entertainment, and Laine Kline, senior vice president of business and
legal affairs, negotiated the agreement on behalf of The Weinstein Company. Irina Ignatiew, executive vice president,
international, and Kilian Steiner, head of business and legal affairs, negotiated on behalf of Telepool GmbH.
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