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SUPER RTL acquires TV-Loonland’s comedy series LEON
TV-Loonland AG / Contract Release of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Munich/London, 3 March 2009 - TV-Loonland is proud to announce that Germany's No. 1 kids broadcaster, SUPER RTL, has acquired the Free TV rights for the CGI animated comedy series LEON (52x3 Minutes). The prestigious broadcaster is set to air LEON exclusively in Germany in late 2009. The series is a co-production between TV-Loonland, Studio Hari - the producers of international hit series THE OWL - and French broadcaster France 3. Appealing to viewers of all ages, LEON is an hysterically-funny portrayal of one of life's unluckiest lions. A not so King of the Jungle character wandering the stunning savannah, combined with animated slapstick genius and brilliant comic timing marks LEON as a stand out within family programming. LEON has a true hunter instinct and plots tirelessly to track everything that moves! Each episode brings a new encounter - be it with a dippy springbok, hysterical hyenas or even a love struck hippo … But in LEON's world the prey becomes predator and the chase always spirals out of control. After a series of madcap mishaps, the poor lion often goes hungry. Carsten Goettel, Head of Programming at Super RTL: 'Leon fits perfectly into our programming portfolio because it's totally gender neutral, suitable for all age groups, highly valued and appreciated by parents. I am therefore really looking forward to the show being on air!' Justine Bannister, Head of Distribution and Acquisition, at TV-Loonland added: 'Following strong pre-sales for the show, we are thrilled to welcome another premium broadcast partner to the table. Striking a deal with Super RTL, the uncontested market leader in Germany's children's TV market, speaks for the programme itself. This deal marks another important step to expand the worldwide presence of LEON.' SUPER RTL is joining UK's CBBC and France 3 as third prominent European broadcaster to pick up the show scheduled for full delivery before Christmas 2009. PR 005-090303 About TV-Loonland TV-Loonland is a brand management company primarily in the children's and youth market focusing on high-quality content which it develops and produces in house as well as coproduces with third party producers and partners. With offices in key locations throughout Europe (Paris, Munich and London) TV-Loonland is ideally positioned to identify, produce and market top quality brands across all media including TV, Home Entertainment, Licensing & Merchandising as well as digital media. TV-Loonland's most recent successes include brands such as LITTLE PRINCESS, THE OWL and PAT&STAN. About Super RTL Thanks to high-quality programming which not only appeals to little folks but also meets the educational requirements of parents, SUPER RTL is by far the most popular TV channel among kids. For the past 10 years, SUPER RTL has reigned supreme as Germany's uncontested market leader on the children's TV market, having the broadest reach of any children's channel across Europe. Yet this Cologne-based station, first launched back in April 1995, attracts more than just younger audiences: it offers programmes for the whole family, including classic animation films, cartoon specials, kids' feature films, in-house shows and comedies for prime time viewing after 8.15 pm. With the launch of TOGGO for older children and TOGGOLINO for pre-schoolers, SUPER RTL has also established Germany's most successful children's entertainment brands. Press/PR Mark Kilisek Tel.: +49 (0) 89 20 50 8 - 0 Fax: +49 (0) 89 20 50 8 - 199 E-Mail: mkilisek@loonland.com TV-Loonland AG Münchner Straße 16 85774 Unterföhring/Munich Germany 03.03.2009 Financial News transmitted by DGAP ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: TV-Loonland AG Münchner Straße 16 85774 Unterföhring Deutschland Phone: +49 (0)89 205 08 - 0 Fax: +49 (0)89 205 08-199 E-mail: info@loonland.com Internet: www.loonland.com ISIN: DE0005348403 WKN: 534840 Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Stuttgart, München, Düsseldorf End of News DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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