Moonscoop Signs Spanish Home-Video Deal

PARIS: The DVD and video rights for all seasons of Moonscoop’s animated series Code Lyoko and SamSam have been awarded to Warner Home Video for Spain.

Code Lyoko, produced by Moonscoop with France 3 and Canal J, is scoring strong ratings in Spain, where it airs on Clan TVE and Cartoon Network. The 97×26-minute show, which uses a mix of 2-D and 3-D animation, targets kids 6 and older. The preschool 3-D animated HD series SamSam is produced by Bayard Jeunesse Animation, and is based on the successful comic-book series of the same name. SamSam airs in Spain on TV Catalunya and Boomerang.

Lionel Marty, the president of worldwide sales at Moonscoop, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering again with Warner Home Video for these series in Spain. We have received a large number of DVD and video requests from kids and parents alike, so we’re delighted to conclude a deal which will see these hit the shelves and extend our brand offering for fans.”

Olivier Wolff, the managing director and VP of Warner Home Video Spain and Italy, added “As market leader, we are constantly seeking to reinforce our portfolio of products with innovative new franchises. We have a long-standing and successful partnership with Moonscoop and we are excited to bring these great series, SamSam and Code Lyoko, to Spanish kids and their families.”