Discovery Kids to present a range of shows for kids of all age groups

Discovery Kids, part of the Discovery Networks group, has got an all new line-up of shows ready for 2014

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Discovery Kids, part of the Discovery Networks group, has got an all new line-up of shows ready for 2014. They are already getting a good response for Akbar and Birbal and Gadget Boy’s Adventures in History, which was launched on March 10 and 17 respectively. The channel is now planning to launch a couple of new shows every month, which will include a mix of shows targeted at toddlers, kids and early teens, thus catering to kids of all age groups. Seven different series of the Transformers franchise are also in the pipeline, some of which include Transformers Prime, Animated, Rescue Bots among others. Keeping in mind the popularity of Indian animated mythologies, Little Krishna – which chronicles the life and times of Lord Krishna, will also be launched. The Bollywood-inspired detective show, Sally Bollywood, is also up for a new season. The biggest surprise in store for kids will be Movie Dhamaka, where comic book films like Mighty 7, Tintin among others will be premiered on the channel.

Endemol acquires rights for the new Mr Bean animated series

Mr Bean, which is a household name owing to its funny content, is set to return again. Endemol, which is an independent production and distribution company, has tied up with Turner Broadcasting System International for the rights of the all-new animated Mr Bean series. It will be produced in-house by Tiger Aspect Productions.
While the production work of the show began in October 2013, it’s scheduled to return by this year or in 2015. Talking about this collaboration, Mark Eyers, Chief Content Officer, Kids Networks, Turner International Asia Pacific, says, “This extraordinary universal comedy truly delivers on a premium and compelling content experience for both our audiences and affiliates. We’re proud to welcome Mr Bean into the Turner fold and to partner with Endemol, Tiger Aspect and the exceptionally talented Rowan Atkinson. This unique non-dialogue brand of funny will delight viewers around the world.” Cathy Payne, CEO of Endemol Worldwide Distribution added, “We are excited that Turner has come on board to join our other partners CITV and Super RTL Germany. To have such support at this early stage is incredible and proves the popularity of the wonderful Mr Bean.”
Launched in 2002, the animated series was based on the 1990 TV series of the same name.

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