Bejuba! Takes Sokator-442 Franchise

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Bejuba! Entertainment has signed an agreement with Galleon Entertainment to distribute the TV, online and DVD rights to the multiplatform Sokator-442 franchise, which currently consists of a 75-minute animated movie, online interactive game and live-action game show.

Sokator-442 is a sci-fi soccer fantasy property targeted at 6- to 12-year-olds. The brand first launched as an online multi-player intergalactic football management game in 2009. The online game is part of the multiplatform strategy that incorporates a live-action game show and animated movie. The movie will be available by mid-May for airing to coincide with the World Cup. The feature is being produced by Zoo Films with animation by China’s Sandman Animation Studios.

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The movie will also be distributed by Galleon’s co-production partner PolyBona in China and Southeast Asia, where it will be released as a feature.

"The Sokator concept is a truly unique and exciting experience that translates into a winning event for television and, indeed, today’s entertainment arena,” said Bejuba! Entertainment’s president, Tatiana Kober. “Each element complements the other to bring a truly 360-degree concept to children. The idea is to keep the online game fresh with movies, and then get the kids really vested in Sokator by participating in a unique multimedia TV game show. We are thrilled to be working with Galleon to bring this entertaining content to international broadcasters who are seeking to deliver the same excitement as the online game and just in time to build on the excitement of the highly anticipated World Cup.”

Stephen Green, the CEO of Galleon Holdings, added:" We are very excited to work with Bejuba! Entertainment as we believe that they will ensure the global distribution of this unique multiplatform entertainment property."