Jetpack Adds Dennis & Gnasher Series to Catalog

Jetpack Distribution has snapped up the international rights for the freshman season of Beano Studios’ new animated comedy Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed.

Based on the long-running comic strip The Beano, Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed follows the troublemaking adventures of Dennis, his canine sidekick and their friends. The first installment comprises 52 11-minute episodes. The show is voiced by Freddie Fox (King Arthur: Legend of the Sword), Ryan Sampson (Plebs), Rasmus Hardiker (Your Highness), Kathryn Drysdale (St. Trinians) and Kelly Marie Stewart (Hollyoaks).

Jetpack Distribution CEO Dominic Gardiner said: “We are thrilled to be showcasing a new CGI look and feel of this lovable and infamous mischief-maker at MIP. Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed promises to be a real hit and contains so many elements that kids love—fun, humor, excitement and friendship. We are really looking forward to presenting the show to global buyers.”

Allison Watkins, the executive VP of consumer products and TV distribution at Beano Studios, added: “We are bringing a truly filmic feel to Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed. It is a high-quality CGI series rooted in real-world film techniques. Using sophisticated directional lighting and real-world cameras and lenses, we have created a rich and atmospheric world.”