CAKE to Rep B.O.T. and the BEASTIES

CAKE has signed a deal with Ragdoll Productions to distribute its new preschool 2D-animated series B.O.T. and the BEASTIES.

B.O.T. and the BEASTIES follows the comic adventures and misadventures of robot B.O.T. (Beastie Observation Transmitter) as he discovers new worlds and the bizarre beasties on which he collects data. Developed by Anne Wood (Teletubbies, In the Night Garden, Twirlywoos), the series will premiere on CBeebies on January 11.

CAKE will handle worldwide distribution rights excluding the U.K. Brands With Influence has been appointed to manage licensing worldwide.

Ed Galton, CCO and managing director of CAKE, said: “Ragdoll’s reputation for producing high-caliber IPs with proven global appeal is unprecedented in the preschool space and we are thrilled to be working with them on B.O.T. and the BEASTIES.”

Anne Wood, founder and creative director of Ragdoll Productions, added: “It has been the greatest fun and privilege to work with a new young team of animators to bring to life so many comic characters. We are delighted to have CAKE as our partner to launch this new series originated by the experienced team of Joel Stewart and Steve Roberts.”