Dot To Dot Productions, the TV company behind hits like Big Cook, Little Cook, Get Squiggling! and Fun With Claude, is on the look out to link up with licensing partners for a trio of popular shows.
These are Footy Pups, (which airs on CBeebies), Art Ninja (CBBC) and School of Roars (CBeebies and US channel Sprout). All three are consistently in the top-ten rated shows on their respective channels.
“All these shows have significant licensing potential across any number of categories,” says Dot To Dot MD Jo Killingley.
“We have past experience in the sector, as Big Cook Little Cook enjoyed a lot of licensing success, which has given us the confidence to deal with licensors directly. We would like to hear from any potential partners ready to tap into the huge popularity of these brands,” he adds.
Footy Pups is narrated by John ‘voice of football’ Motson, and hosted by England and Arsenal ace Rachel Yankey OBE, who in each episode teaches a different skill to a group of children and a 5-a-side team of animated canines called the Footy Pups. The Footy Pups also go off on a short cartoon adventure, putting their newfound skills to the test against rival animal teams.
School of Roars is a pre-school animation that follows the adventures of five little monsters as they experience school for the very first time and learn monastery lessons in maths, music, cookery and life skills. The show features a stellar cast, with the voice talents of Kathy Burke and Sarah Lancashire and narration by Andrew Scott, who plays Moriarty in Sherlock.
Art Ninja, currently in its third series, features expert animator Ricky, who has mind-boggling drawing and painting skills. His mission in each episode is to teach his secrets to the audience at home and get kids creating their own art.
Dot To Dot is already dealing with significant interest from the licensing community, with a DVD agreement and a book deal with a major publisher already signed for School of Roars.
A licensing programme for Art Ninja is also in the offing, with a publishing deal close to being finalised and a major store chain ready to sign up for a range of art packs featuring the brand.
