APC Kids Signs Distribution Deal for Little Tiaras

APC Kids has inked an international distribution agreement with CTC Media for its brand-new animated series Little Tiaras.

APC holds global rights to the show outside of Russia, CIS and mainland China. APC Kids is launching the 52×7-minute series, aimed at girls ages 4 to 7, at MIPJunior and MIPCOM.

The first 26-episode season premiered in Russia last fall on CTC and Carousel. The second season is set to air in Russia beginning this fall and will be available completed in 2020. APC is bringing on board the U.K. story editors David Moore (Paddington, Thomas and Friends) and Emma Hogan (Ollie, BoyGirlDogCatMouseCheese) to work on the new episodes.

The series, which is produced by Melnitsa Animation Studio and owned by CTC Media and CTB Film Company, stars five princesses. They arrive from faraway lands to study wizardry on a mysterious island of Wondermont. Adventures, secrets and dangers await them on their way to learning the wisdom of magic taught by a great wizard known only as The Immortal.

Lionel Marty, managing director of APC Kids, said: “APC Kids and CTC have developed a hugely successful relationship over the last few years, creating and rolling out the TV series and licensing program for KID-E-CATS. We plan to emulate this model with Little Tiaras. We are confident that the storylines of friendship, adventure and magic will resonate with young girls globally.”

Ksenia Gordienko, director of the animation department at CTC Media, added: “We are very happy to see our partnership with APC Kids growing. Together we will be working on the global rollout strategy for this brand. The magical project will be presented for the global audience in the upcoming MIPJunior and MIPCOM in Cannes.”