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ZDF Enterprises sells kids content across Asia
ZDF Enterprises confirmed the sale of several key titles from its ZDFE.junior catalogue to strategic Asian broadcasters. Some of them are being highlighted during Virtual Screenings Autumn, which takes place the in September 15-24GMA, the Philippines' national broadcaster, has acquired Heirs of the Night (S1 and 2), a tale of five remaining European vampire clans who are out to defeat Dracula, as well renewing the license for Mako Mermaids (S1-3). Indonesia’s FTA channel, PT. Net Mediatama has also bought Heirs of the Night (S1 and 2) along with The Worst Witch (S1), based on Jill Murphy’s much loved books.
Two of ZDF Enterprises’ most popular animated series, Lexi and Lottie and Henrietta, have been sold to Good TV for Taiwan and the Philippines. In Hong Kong, public broadcaster RTHK acquired Free to Air rights for The Adventures of the Young Marco Polo and Henrietta.
Peter Lang, VP of ZDFE.junior, ZDF Enterprises, said: 'I am delighted that our shows, much loved by young German audiences, will be entertaining children overseas. With our catalogue covering all ages and ranging from animation to action-packed adventure series, we look forward to securing more partnerships for children’s content in Asia'.