Jetpack Scores Global Sales for Talking Tom and Friends

Jetpack Distribution has inked a number of new international deals for Talking Tom and Friends, a popular animated series produced by Outfit7.

Italy’s K2 took the exclusive free-TV and non-exclusive VOD rights for seasons two and three of the show, while POP in the U.K., Ireland and Africa snapped up the broadcast and FVOD rights for the first installment.

In Poland, Teletoon+ acquired the TV and FVOD rights for seasons two and three, as well as 40 one-minute Talking Tom shorts. The second and third installments are also headed to Teletoon+ in France, Monaco, Andorra, Mauritius, Comoros and Madagascar, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Haiti, Vanuatu and Africa.

Dominic Gardiner, Jetpack’s CEO, commented: “Talking Tom and Friends is a truly multiplatform property that has achieved enormous success in both the linear and non-linear spaces. It’s cheeky, fun and highly interactive. These deals are a huge testament to its success. We look forward to finding even more homes for this lovable bunch.”

Boris Dolenc, the VP of content at Outfit7, added: “We really put our heart and soul into making Talking Tom and Friends and we are so thrilled to see it being picked up by so many broadcasters with help from Jetpack.”