LONDON — September 15th, 2011 — Lisle International Licensing announced today it has signed to represent the UK licensing rights for the new boy cult TV series Almost Naked Animals™ on CITV. The series, produced by 9 Story Entertainment, launched on CITV in April of this year and is stripped daily at 4:30 p.m. and on weekends on CITV at 10:30 a.m. The agreement was made with the Licensing Shop Inc. which manages worldwide licensing rights for the series for 9 Story Entertainment.
Based on the quirky designs of popular books’ illustrator, Noah Z. Jones, Almost Naked Animals™ is a fast-paced animated comedy featuring a lovable bunch of hospitality-challenged, underwear-clad animals, who run a beachfront resort hotel called the Banana Cabana- home to fun loving mayhem.
Almost Naked Animals™ launched on Cartoon Network in the U.S. last June and has received great ratings throughout the summer in all the markets it’s seen in. New episodes are to air this month and there are three seasons of episodes in production, indicating the longevity of the storyline and its characters. Aimed at a target audience of boys’ aged 6-11, Almost Naked Animals™ has been proclaimed in the press as a best new kids’ show!
Speaking of the new deal, Francesca Lisle of Lisle International Licensing commented: “We are delighted to be working with The Licensing Shop and 9 Story Entertainment on this great new property. Almost Naked Animals™ is just the type of license that we want to add to our portfolio and we can’t wait to start talking to prospective licensees about the opportunities to be had. We see Almost Naked Animals™ translating on to so many different types of merchandise, as the characters are not only quirky and abstract but also fun and adventurous. With a fantastic style guide, we know terrific products can be developed.”
Natalie Osborne, EVP Business Development for 9 Story Entertainment added: “Almost Naked Animals™ is a hit with our top broadcast partners in every key territory. We are delighted that The Licensing Shop has appointed Lisle International, who we believe have the impressive track record and the right team to develop exciting licensing opportunities in the UK.”
Almost Naked Animals™ will début at Brand Licensing Europe on the Lisle International stand F050. For more information or to arrange a meeting to discuss licensing opportunities, please email : Francesca@lisleintlicensing.com
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Media contacts:
Lisle International Licensing; Michele Bates, Evolution PR, Michele@evolution-pr.co.uk
9 Story Entertainment; Mary Powers, MPowers Communications, mpowers@mpowers.ca