Madgic Distribution Scores Rights to Football Fantastics

Madgic Distribution has picked up the distribution rights to CBeebies’ series Football Fantastics.

“Sports-themed programming for children continues to have huge appeal, and we are confident that this will be a hit with audiences during the FIFA World Cup this summer,” said Lionel Marty, managing director of Madgic Distribution. “Football Fantastics captures the joy of the game and teaches kids about fun, friendship and teamwork.”

Produced by Strike, Football Fantastics is a high-energy live-action scripted series that celebrates friendship, fun and soccer. The show follows six kids who come together every weekend for their local soccer group.

The series features heartwarming cameos from some of UEFA Women’s Euro-winning Lionesses, including Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly, Fran Kirby, Beth Mead, a cameo from England’s Olly Watkins and former Millwall and Leyton Orient player Charlotte Lynch in her acting debut—plus special regular guest star Jill Scott.