CAKE to Rep Third Total Drama Installment

LONDON: The third comedy series in Fresh TV’s popular Total Drama Franchise, Total Drama the Musical, is to be represented by CAKE.

The show has landed a presale with Cartoon Network in the U.S. Total Drama the Musical continues the reality-TV-spoof format of the previous two series. The new installment features outrageous challenges that see 15 contestants, plus two new surprises, battle it out around the globe in a massive airplane until there is a winner. The rivals must sing and dance in order to beat the competition.

CAKE, in conjunction with Fresh TV is also looking to expand the Total Drama franchise through merchandising; Cartoon Network Enterprises was recently named the exclusive North American licensing agent.

Tom van Waveren, the creative director of CAKE, said, “CAKE is proud to be working with Fresh TV to build the success of the Total Drama franchise. This new series continues to tap into the minds of young viewers with strong characters, a good sense of humor, and a tongue-in-cheek take on today’s world.”

Tom McGillis, the executive producer of Fresh TV, added, “This season of Total Drama will take the series to new heights of satire. Our smart young audience is in for a lot of laughs.”