Spotlight: Jetpack Distribution

Among the titles on the Jetpack Distribution slate is Master Moley, which features Warwick Davis, Julie Walters, Richard E. Grant and Gemma Arterton in its voice cast.

“The moles are lovable, relatable and will appeal to kids and families globally,” says Dominic Gardiner, Jetpack’s CEO. “The style of animation is timeless. James [Reatchlous, the creator] wrote and read the stories to his children 20 years ago. He has shown incredible tenacity in bringing the moles to screen, as well as vision and creativity. It’s got lots of heart and humor, something we know our buyers—and, most importantly, our audiences—truly value.”

The catalog also features the preschool hit Chuggington. “It offers preschoolers a fun and engaging place to explore and learn, with lovable characters in the form of animated trains,” Gardiner says. “With the right balance of entertainment and education, it’s also particularly popular with parents.” In the live-action arena, A Week to Beat the World, led by CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual and comedian Camille Ucan, involves six sporty young stars traveling around the world to compete in some of the toughest and most unusual sports on the planet. Countries they travel to include Guatemala, Kenya, Brazil, Mongolia, Japan and Malaysia. “It’s been a brilliant addition to our live-action slate and has a truly global appeal,” Gardiner says.

He adds, “At Jetpack, we remain as committed as ever to blasting the best shows across the planet.”