CCI Signs Up for New Preschool Show

TORONTO: CCI Entertainment is handling the worldwide distribution, along with merchandising, for the animated preschool series Joe and Jack.

Greenlit for production by Ireland’s Dancing Girl Productions for national broadcaster RTE, the 39×7-minute show will make its international debut at MIPTV. Joe and Jack follows the comedic duo of a boy Joe and his best friend Jack, who is a cat. The pair of them use their imaginations to make dreams come true. The series will be ready for delivery in summer 2012.

“We are delighted to be working with CCI on Joe and Jack,” said Maeve Mc Adam, the executive producer at Dancing Girl Productions. “Their knowledge of the market and support for the project has been invaluable; we look forward to future collaborations.”

Jill Keenleyside, the executive VP of distribution at CCI Entertainment, stated, “CCI is excited to be working with Dancing Girl Productions and the Joe and Jack team. This charming series is sure to engage preschoolers and get the attention of broadcasters around the world.”