eOne Family to Distribute Second Season of Rob the Robot

October 2, 2011 World Screen
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LONDON: Entertainment One (eOne) Family has picked up the second season of the Amberwood Entertainment and One Animation preschool show Rob the Robot.

The new deal extends eOne’s existing TV and home-entertainment agreement with Amberwood for season one. eOne is now the exclusive distributor of the property for all rights, excluding Asia, which is handled by One Animation.
Olivier Dumont, the managing director of eOne Family, commented, “We’re delighted to be extending our relationship with Amberwood and One Animation as distributor on the second series of Rob the Robot. With this latest deal now including licensing and merchandising rights, an addition to our previous deal on series one, we’re looking forward to being the sole distributor and securing some great partnerships while building on the existing licensing program for the property.”
Jonathan Wiseman, the senior VP and executive producer for Amberwood Entertainment, added, “Rob the Robot series one has enjoyed great success in each market that it’s launched in to-date with stand out broadcast ratings. We’re delighted that we will be continuing our partnership with eOne and look forward to continued success for the property.”
Alexis Lewington, the head of distribution at One Animation, said, “We are very excited about series two and everything it will bring for the property. Especially as eOne are with us to continue the journey in making Rob the Robot a global success.” 
 
 
 

 

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