WDR mediagroup Delivers Maus & More to the U.S., Asia

WDR mediagroup has landed sales from its children’s catalog, including for the long-running hit Maus, in China, South Korea, the U.S. and Mexico.

Maus is set to air in Mexico on Canal Once, with the support of the “German Year in Mexico” project. Bobo, based on a classic children’s book, is headed to Daekyo Kids in South Korea on pay TV and VOD and to V-ME on pay TV for the U.S. Hispanic market. Trude’s Flatmate and Gigglebug will be available on VOD in China with JY Animation.

Stefanie Fischer, the head of content at WDRmg, said: “Quality is a program feature that is being sought worldwide. We can cater to this demand perfectly with our international children’s portfolio. Our current sales show that well-made children’s programs work beyond national borders. Our aim is to tap into more new markets for our superb quality children’s portfolio at MIPCOM.”