Portfolio Entertainment Gears Up for MIPTV with Kids’ & Cooking Shows

TORONTO/CANNES: Portfolio Entertainment is heading to MIPTV with a slate that features two new culinary shows and a selection of kids’ series, among other highlights.

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! has been greenlit for a third season on PBS Kids in the U.S. and Treehouse in Canada, bringing the episode count up to 80 half-hours. “The new episodes are being produced in-house at Portfolio Animation, and Martin Short is once again the voice of the Cat,” says Joy Rosen, co-founder and CEO of Portfolio Entertainment.

Portfolio Animation is in production on season three of DOKI, which “continues to be a worldwide success,” says Rosen. Freaktown has also proven to be a hit for Portfolio. “Kids love the imaginative action and hilarious story lines as Ben Bones and his friends square off against Princess Boo-Boo of Sweetlandia and her attempts to ‘sweetify’ their home,” Rosen says.

She adds: “We are expanding our development slate into tween and live-action programming in 2017.”

Among the cooking series Portfolio is showcasing are Café Maria and Sailing Chef. Shot in 4K, the two shows feature charismatic chefs and are produced by Rangrez Media. Portfolio has worldwide rights to both programs outside of Asia.

In Café Maria, Maria Goretti creates eclectic culinary delights inspired by brunch menus around the world. Meanwhile, celebrity chef and restaurateur Vicky Ratnani hosts Sailing Chef. Each episode looks on as Chef Vicky sautés, poaches, blanches and bakes his favorite dishes from port cities around the world and gives them an Indian twist.

“Portfolio has long maintained a strong foothold in the cooking genre and we stay on top of the latest trends in food TV,” said Jonathan Abraham, the director of international sales and acquisitions at Portfolio Entertainment. “With Sailing Chef and Café Maria, we know that viewers are going to fall hand over fork for Chefs Vicky and Maria, who are true food connoisseurs with personality and charm to spare.”