Ypsilon Films’ 7Pets Joins V-me’s Lineup

NEW YORK, March 21: The
U.S. Hispanic network V-me has added the preschool property 7Pets, distributed by Spain’s Ypsilon Films, to V-me
Niños, its five-hour daily kids’
programming block.

7Pets will begin airing on April 7, joining other titles
on the block such as Jim de la Luna,
Las Tres Mellizas Bebes, Los
Pies Magicos de Franny, Los
Hoobs, Kipper, Cyberchase, Connie La Vaquita, Plaza Sesamo and the newly added Noukey & Friends.

Produced by Pets
Entertainment, 7Pets features
puppets, 3-D animation and live-action sequences. It follows the adventures of
seven baby animals that live in a cave and learn the values of teamwork, confidence,
courage, dedication, acceptance and friendship.

“In bringing 7Pets to the U.S., our aim was to establish partnerships
with the strongest children’s television platform to build the brand,” noted
Roberto Mitrani, the managing director of Ypsilon Films. “Through this
partnership with V-me we will develop strong nationwide promotional
strategies.”

—By Irene Lew