Bejuba! to Globally Rep Deer Little Forest

TORONTO/LONDON: Koko Rose Media has appointed Bejuba! Entertainment as its global distribution partner for the animated preschool series Deer Little Forest.

The agreement sees Bejuba! Entertainment handling the show’s television sales and co-production opportunities around the world, excluding the U.K. The 52×11-minute program, based on the concept by illustrator Jo Rose, follows the adventures of Forest Flo and her animal friends. It is being developed by the U.K.’s King Rollo Films. Chris Parker (Peppa Pig) and Sam Dransfield (Poppy Cat) are serving as scriptwriters.

Tatiana Kober, the president of Bejuba!, commented: “We fell in love with this project when it was first introduced to us. We’re so excited to become part of the team! Deer Little Forest‘s celebration of the great outdoors, the lushness of the design, the wonderful characters and the delightful storytelling all come together to make a really unique stand-out show.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to be working with Tatiana and Sandrine,” added Lisa Hryniewicz, the managing director of Koko Rose Media. “Their passion and enthusiasm for the show together with their broad experience in bringing high quality shows to fruition, is such an exciting package! With Bejuba! joining production partner King Rollo, we are confident that Deer Little Forest is destined to succeed in a very competitive market.”