World Screen Video Interview: CAKE’s Ed Galton

NEW YORK: Ed Galton, CAKE Distribution’s managing director, discusses the company’s growth path in this video interview.

Since its launch in 2002, London-based CAKE Entertainment has been steadily increasing its international presence, partnering with companies to develop, produce and position kids’ properties for the global marketplace. Through its CAKE Distribution division, led by Galton, the company has placed its shows, as well as third-party properties, on a host of networks worldwide. Stand-out successes from the catalogue include Fresh TV’s Total Drama Island and Total Drama Action, which have been major ratings winners for Cartoon Network in the U.S., as well as Skunk Fu!, and Eliot Kid. Newer brands for the company include Hareport, Angelo Rules and The Razzberry Jazzberry Jam. CAKE has also expanded into the live-action space, taking on properties such as Dead Gorgeous.