Superights in Distribution Deal with Tencent Video

Superights has inked a distribution deal with Tencent Video to represent the dialogue-free, slapstick series The Adventure of Little Penguin outside China.

Superights is introducing the 52×5-minute series at Annecy. Aimed at children 4 to 6, the series is full of action, humor and emotion as it teaches positive and environmentally conscious messages through the adventures of a little penguin named Oscar.

The Adventure of Little Penguin was directed by Thierry Marchand and Sean Mc Cormack, created by David Colin and produced by Tencent Video. Production has started, with the 26 first episodes to be ready at the end of November and the last 26 episodes expected in January 2022.

Nathalie Pinguet, deputy general manager of Superights, commented: “I am very honored by the confidence that Tencent Video has placed in Superights for the international sales of The Adventures of Little Penguin. This new series is full of twists and turns, and above all, incredibly sweet and endearing. Tencent Video made no compromises to offer premium production values to the audience. The creative and colorful settings and brilliant animation will entertain and delight young viewers without any doubt.”

Selina She, director of kids’ IP development and programming center at Tencent Video, added: “We are thrilled to share this new partnership with Superights. Their knowledge of the international market and expertise of the kids and family space will be key to shed light on The Adventures of Little Penguin. We look forward to this new collaboration and can’t wait to see our little Oscar on screens all around the world.”