ZDFE Adds SLR’s New Book-Based TV Movie to Catalog

ZDFE Enterprises (ZDFE) has taken on global distribution of the animated dramedy Alice-Miranda Shines Bright, which is currently being made by SLR Productions.

Alice-Miranda Shines Bright sees the titular character become the youngest girl ever to attend Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale Academy. Based on the books penned by Jacqueline Harvey, the 80-minute TV movie is meant for young viewers between the ages of 6 and 9. It will premiere on Nine Network in Australia.

Suzanne Ryan, SLR Productions’ CEO and executive producer, commented: “I am thrilled to bring this perpetually positive and beloved young heroine Alice-Miranda to the screen with esteemed partners Screen Australia, Nine Network and ZDF Enterprises. It’s an honor to work with Jacqueline Harvey, the author of this incredible publishing property, and to know that Alice-Miranda’s loyal and dedicated audiences will soon be sharing in her awesome adventures on screen.”

“SLR Productions’ all-female creative team—including CEO and executive producer Suzanne Ryan, script editor Melanie Alexander and director Jo Boag—have crafted a smart and inquisitive protagonist in Alice-Miranda that young girls can look up to,” said Sally Caplan, the head of content at Screen Australia. “Based off the success of the best-selling books, we’re excited to see this Emmy Award-winning team bring this fantastical and inclusive story to the screen as an animated adaptation.”

Jo Rooney, Nine Network’s co-head of drama, noted: “Alice-Miranda is a great role model for our audience and we are delighted to be working on this exceptional project with the team at SLR Productions. We know that Alice-Miranda has a great following with young readers and Jacqueline Harvey is one of Australia’s top female children’s authors. We believe all the right ingredients are in place for this dynamic, quality Australian children’s drama to be a huge success on Nine.”

Arne Lohmann, the VP of ZDFE.junior, added: “We are thrilled to be working with our long-time partner Suzanne Ryan and her team at SLR Productions on this animated adaptation of the Alice-Miranda book series by Jacqueline Harvey. The books are loved by millions of young girls all over the world and we are sure they will enjoy the telemovie Alice-Miranda Shines Bright just as much.”