Mondo Taps Showplace Television Syndication for U.S. Sales

ROME/CHICAGO: Italy-based Mondo TV has appointed Showplace Television Syndication as the exclusive U.S. sales representative for its slate of kids’ series.

Mondo’s portfolio includes Angel’s Friends, about a group of guardian angels who are transported to Earth to protect the planet from evil guardian devils. There’s also Puppy in My Pocket, an animated series in which lonely pets are assigned to loving children to care for them, and Virus Attack, a sci-fi based animated series that follows the heroic offspring of a Pacific town kidnapped by an evil alien.

Matteo Corradi, board member and senior VP of Mondo TV, said, “The U.S. market is vital to our company as we continue to sell our quality animated programming worldwide. Showplace Television Syndication and its team under the direction of CEO Hal Pontious is a recognized and effective distributor of quality content produced by international companies targeting the U.S. and we are pleased to name them as our representative.”

Hal Pontious, the CEO of Showplace Television Syndication, added, “Mondo TV has established itself as a worldwide leader in the production of quality animated programming for children and young adult audiences. The Mondo-produced series we will be unveiling in the U.S. share in common the highest production values, compelling stories and characters, and important FCC educational compliance. We look forward to introducing this extraordinary slate of animated entertainment at this year’s NATPE.”
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