WildBrain Secures New Broadcasters for The Deep

WildBrain has inked new deals with broadcasters in North America and Europe for its co-production with A Stark Production and Infinite Studios, The Deep.

Rockbot in the U.S., Club Illico in Canada, RTÉ in Ireland, NRK in Norway and France Télévisions in France all acquired various season packages. The Deep now has over 100 broadcasters around the world.

Rockbot acquired season one, while Club Illico picked up seasons one and two. RTÉ licensed seasons three and four, and NRK took seasons one, two and four. France Télévisions bought season four.

In addition to these broadcasting deals, Australia’s A Stark Production secured a licensing deal with BMS Brands Australia, which has partnered with ABC for 3D puzzles for ages 5 and up. The Australian Children’s Television Foundation, the series’ Australian distributor, has also scored a partnership with the Australian National Maritime Museum’s educational and digital departments to create a The Deep-themed learning resource.

Avrill Stark, CEO of A Stark Production, said: “I am absolutely thrilled to see The Deep picked up by even more international broadcasters. With stories that are wonderfully submersive, exciting and filled with mystery, the show is truly a delight for young global audiences. As an exciting brand of entertainment, The Deep is really finding its voice through a diverse range of broadcasters, public spaces, and educational channels and now gives our audience the opportunity to engage with the series in so many new and fun ways.”

Caroline Tyre, VP of global sales and rights strategy at WildBrain, added: “The Deep is rich in adventure with entertaining storylines and compelling characters, and it’s no wonder the show is so popular. It’s a joy to continue sharing it with new audiences around the globe and to watch families discover the on-screen journey into the unknown depths of the ocean.”