Amberwood Animation Scores Euro, Asian Slots

LONDON/OTTAWA: Amberwood Entertainment’s preschool show Rob the Robot has been sold by Entertainment One (eOne) Family into Norway, France and Korea.

The Singaporean/Canadian co-pro, produced in 3D CGI, is headed to NRK in Norway, EBS in Korea and Tiji in France for launch this year. Currently in production on 52 episodes—with 26 delivered—the show was commissioned by TVO Kids in Canada. The Amberwood/One Animation co-pro is also set to air on Knowledge Kids, Access and SRC in Canada, as well as on SVT in Sweden and Al Jazeera Children’s Channel in the Middle East. Televix Entertainment is representing the show in Latin America.

Olivier Dumont, managing director for Entertainment One Family, commented, “We’re extremely excited about the line up of new broadcasters we have secured for Rob the Robot in France, Norway and Korea. We are keen to further expand its reach into new territories and bring the adventures of Rob the Robot to audiences worldwide.”