CCI, Scholastic Media Ink Distribution Agreement for Racer Dogs

NEW YORK, October 26: CCI Entertainment and Scholastic Media
have partnered to distribute the new 3-D animated comedy Racer Dogs, targeted at kids aged 4 to 8.

CCI will be responsible for the worldwide rights outside of
the U.S., while Scholastic Media will represent the show in the U.S.

Based on the book by award-winning illustrator Bob Kolar, Racer
Dogs follows the wacky antics of a
dog-filled community wild about racing. The show combines humor, learning and
adventure, while incorporating relatable life lessons and social messages.

Scholastic Media adds Racer Dogs to its catalogue of award-winning series, including Clifford
the Big Red Dog, The Magic School Bus, Maya & Miguel, Goosebumps and the recently launched WordGirl. CCI’s library of hit children’s properties includes Harry
and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs, Ghost
Trackers and Frankenstein’s Cat.

“We’re thrilled to be working with CCI Entertainment to
bring Racer Dogs to kids worldwide,”
said Deborah Forte, the president of Scholastic Media. “In the spirit of The
Magic School Bus, Racer Dogs combines
action and adventure with rich characters and storytelling. It really is a
winning project—one that we know kids will love.”

CCI’s cochairman and CEO, Arnie Zipursky, added: “We pride
ourselves on delivering positive messages through unique and exciting
experiences that empower young children. Racer Dogs is exactly that type of program. It is a perfect
addition to our roster as it remains true to CCI’s goals of providing quality
entertainment that furthers children’s development. Racer Dogs is destined to be a major hit for us."

—By Kristin Brzoznowski