Disney Channel UK to Air How to Be Indie

LONDON: The Walt Disney Company has picked up the live-action series How to Be Indie from DECODE Enterprises for Disney Channel UK.

Produced by Heroic Film Company, How to Be Indie is a comedic live-action series, told through the eyes of 13-year-old Indie, as she balances the traditions of her South Asian family with her Western lifestyle. Disney Channel UK has picked up 26 half-hour episodes to air over the summer.

Boel Ferguson, the general manager for Disney Channels UK and Ireland, said: ““We are delighted to be purchasing How to Be Indie to add to our growing roster of live-action series, and to be providing even more variety and entertainment for our viewers to enjoy.”

Josh Scherba, the senior VP of distribution at DECODE Enterprises, added: “Buyers are always on the lookout for fresh, funny and insightful live-action for the tween and teen age group, and How to Be Indie has proven it has international appeal.”

Jonathan Boseley, the VP of programming and productions at Disney Channel UK, commented: “We’re thrilled to be launching How to Be Indie on Disney Channel UK. The show’s appeal, humor and quality makes it the perfect fit for our viewers.”