MIAMI, January 23 – Vodka Capital and Exim Licensing Group, Inc. are very JELLY proud to announce their partnership in the Jelly Jamm licensing program for the Latin America region. The comedic adventures 3D animated series that celebrates creativity, music, fun and friendship, targeting kids 4-7 years old, is part of the Vodka Capital portfolio, co-produced with 737 Shaker, Bandai, RTVE and Big Picture Productions, and will be represented by Exim for all licensing ventures in the LATAM territories, with exception of Mexico. The musical cartoon is sold to TV channels in more than 150 counties around the world, including the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. Discovery Kids is already on board and airing the show in LATAM since October 2011.
Jelly Jamm will be rolled out across all platforms including TV, music, toys, DVD’s, merchandising, videogames, books and an innovative online edutainment website. Current key licensing partners include Bandai as EMEA and USA Toy Master, Big Picture for DVD’s in Southern Europe, Planeta for Books in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and LATAM. Turner Enterprises will be handling L&M across EMEA except for Spain and Portugal that will be managed by El Ocho.
For Vodka Capital the successful execution of a licensing program is fundamental for the long term success in building a powerful kids Entertainment brand. Victor M. Lopez, CEO of Vodka Capital, comments: “We have always had tremendous respect for EXIM and the great work they do in LATAM. We are thrilled that we can finally work together on a property. EXIM is a top-notch Licensing partner for Latin America and will clearly be one of the drivers of Jelly Jamm’s success in the region.”
Exim’s objective is to build a robust long term licensing program and cooperate with Televisa, which is the brand representative in Mexico, by partnering with leading brands and retailers in the region. “Exim is very excited about this new project and opportunity and have no doubt that Jelly Jamm has all the necessary attributes to become one of the top kids properties and will be very successful in LATAM in the coming years,” said Celso Rafael, Exim Licensing EVP. “Our goal is to become Jelly Jamm & Vodka Capital strategic partner in LATAM by providing a complete support in the key areas of the business, including licensing, promotions and possibly live shows,” complemented Elias Hofman, Exim Licensing President and Chairman of the Board.
Bello & his friends Ongo, Rita, Goomo, Mina, King, Queen and the Dodos will live unique breathtaking adventures that let kids put into practice the fantasy portrayed in the animated series by the Jelly Jamm characters, at the same time that they learn important teamwork and friendship lessons. Jelly Jamm’s objective is to make the kids around the globe to dance & sing in the sound of Planet Jammbo’s music.
About Jelly Jamm
Aimed at kids 4-6 years old, Jelly Jamm is set on the magical planet Jammbo, origin of all music in the universe. As a comedy series that celebrates creativity, music, fun and friendship, Jelly Jamm follows the adventures of five friends and the fun times they have as they learn to live in harmony on Jammbo, a planet that has a one-of-a kind relationship with music.
Current broadcast deals include: EMEA Pay TV rights with Turner, LATAM Pay TV rights with Discovery Kids, Terrestrial TV rights in the UK (Milkshake!), Canada (TeleQuebec), Spain (RTVE), Italy (Cartoonito), Turkey (Boomerang) and Mexico (Televisa). With the current broadcast agreements in place, Jelly Jamm premiered fall 2011 in over 150 countries.
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About Vodka Capital
Vodka Capital develops, structures, finances and provides strategic management for cross-platform kids entertainment brands with clear international potential.
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About Exim Licensing:
“The Premier Licensing, Promotional and Entertainment Company in LATAM.”
EXIM is a Marketing Organization exploring 360° opportunities involving Licensing, Promotions, Merchandising, Entertainment, TV & Stage Shows Productions, covering the entire Latin America region. As a regional player with 30 years of experience, the group has 15 offices across the region with + 300 local executives and employees with great knowledge and expertise in the different markets. Controlled and managed by Exim Headquarters, based out of Miami, the network has strict guidelines and business procedures to ensure highest level of quality in our services.
For Licensing Opportunities contact:
Diego Barassi
Exim Headquarters-USA
1691 Michigan Avenue
Suite 435 Miami Beach, FL 33139
PH +305.534.1900
Fax +305.534.6440
dbarassi@eximlicensing.com
www.eximlicensing.com