9 Story Picks Up Rights to Ben’s City

TORONTO: 9 Story Entertainment has scored the worldwide distribution rights for Ben’s City (Pérusse Cité) and will introduce the series at MIPTV.

The 13×22-minute animated sitcom, which is available in French and English, comes from Oasis Animation and comedian François Pérusse. The series features a cast of peculiar characters parodying life amid a cosmopolitan city and the suburbs. SRC (Société Radio-Canada) commissioned the French-language version of the show, while the English-language version was placed with CBC.

Natalie Osborne, the executive VP of business development for 9 Story Entertainment, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Oasis Animation and look forward to bringing this hilarious new series to buyers at MIPTV. The popularity of François Pérusse’s extensive body of work in France- and French-speaking Europe, as well as at home in Quebec coupled with Oasis Animation’s expert execution of François’ unique concept will serve to quickly attract a strong and loyal following for Ben’s City.”