DQE Sells The Jungle Book into Thailand

HYDERABAD: DQ Entertainment has secured an exclusive broadcasting agreement with the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (TPBS) for The Jungle Book.

TPBS has the exclusive free-TV rights for the 52×11-minute show in both Thai and in English in Thailand for three years. The Jungle Book has already been sold in 160 countries around the world.

Tapaas Chakravarti, the chairman and CEO of DQE, said: "It’s fantastic to have Thai Public Broadcasting Service on board for an iconic property such as The Jungle Book. We are sure that Jungle Book will be hugely popular globally and especially in Thailand once the series starts broadcasting in early 2011. Thailand’s love for elephants and animals is legendary and Jungle Book is very close to this philosophy. 3D high definition Jungle Book in its new high quality visuals and story telling avatar will win the hearts of kids and parents alike in Thailand, ‘The Land Of Smiles.’ Our partnership with TPBS with The Jungle Book has started brilliantly and we hope to continue it on other properties in times to come."

Jaranya Kengtawikarn (Joy), the manager of the foreign programme acquisition department at Thai Public Broadcasting Service, added: "The legendary tale of Mowgli is an all time hit with all Thais and now The Jungle Book is coming back with a new touch, magical tale and new excitement in 3D animation. Kids will learn and be enlightened through the story that is full of knowledge and adventure.

"However, this isn’t just an ordinary entertained animation, but is an exchanging of thoughts, experiences, and new ideas in a field of children’s animation. It’s a privilege to gather this valuable source as a public broadcaster that plays a major role in society as media which promotes goodness to our audiences. All in all, The Jungle Book is the master piece of high international quality animation from India, our neighbor from south Asia."