4Kids Named L&M Rep for Dos y Dos

NEW YORK: 4Kids Entertainment is to serve as the worldwide merchandising and licensing agent and brand manager for Dos y Dos, a live-action preschool series recorded in Spanish and English.

Dos y Dos, which debuted in October, airs every Saturday and Sunday morning on LATV in the U.S., as well as in Puerto Rico. Rose Entertainment is the international distributor for the series. Each episode is recorded in Spanish, with several words and phrases spoken in English, to help teach both languages. The series revolves around a "riddle of the day," as the characters find five giant puzzle pieces to help solve the riddle and reveal the theme or topic of the show for that day.

“Dos y Dos is the only kids’ entertainment troupe featuring a fully bilingual and bi-cultural cast that performs for preschoolers in Spanish while also teaching them English,” commented Joe Lizura, executive producer and the CEO of the Latin American Multimedia Corporation.

“Dos y Dos is a rarity in children’s television—a compelling property for preschoolers that celebrates diversity while empowering young kids to learn and speak Spanish and English,” said Carlin West, the executive VP of product acquisitions and development at 4Kids Entertainment. “We’ve been looking for some time to find a quality property for this growing demographic. Joe Lizura and his talented team has have done an outstanding job in creating a unique television experience, and 4Kids is excited to have the opportunity to build a well-rounded licensing program based on this wonderful program.”