{"id":30559,"date":"2025-10-06T10:10:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/9-story-distribution-international-taking-do-not-watch-this-show-global\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T10:59:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:59:46","slug":"9-story-distribution-international-taking-do-not-watch-this-show-global","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/9-story-distribution-international-taking-do-not-watch-this-show-global\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Story Taking Do Not Watch This Show Global"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>9 Story Distribution International has acquired the worldwide distribution rights, excluding Australia and New Zealand, for <em>Do Not Watch This Show<\/em>, an adaptation of Andy Lee\u2019s <em>Do Not Open This Book<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether you\u2019re 8 or 80, this show will have you laughing out loud at Wizz\u2019s ridiculous antics,\u201d said Alix Wiseman, senior VP of acquisitions and distribution for 9 Story. \u201cAndy Lee is an extraordinary creative force whose storytelling has already captivated millions through his best-selling books and hit TV formats. With <em>Do Not Watch This Show<\/em>, he\u2019s brought that same irreverent charm and comedic brilliance to animation, creating a series that\u2019s as clever as it is hilarious. We\u2019re incredibly excited to bring this fresh, funny and universally appealing show to audiences around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Australian screen adaptation is produced by Lee Bones Production for ABC. In three months, it topped ABC iview charts, amassing over 115 million minutes watched and achieving 1 million average viewers across ABC Family and ABC iview in its first two weeks. ABC recently confirmed a second season.<\/p>\n<p>The show follows the pompous blue monster Wizz, who is desperate for viewers to stop watching. He makes increasingly absurd attempts to sabotage his own show. Lee voices Wizz.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve always loved making kids laugh, and <em>Do Not Watch This Show<\/em> gave me the perfect excuse to be as silly as possible,\u201d Lee said. \u201cIt\u2019s been amazing to see how much kids\u2014and their parents\u2014have embraced Wizz\u2019s ridiculous attempts to stop them from watching. 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