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Abbey Home Media Looks to a Bright Future with Wide Eye
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P R E S S R E L E A S E
Abbey Home Media Looks
to a Bright Future with Wide Eye
February 18th 2003
ABBEY HOME Media is delighted to announce that
the 'Wide Eye' television series will be making
its eagerly awaited screen debut on CBBC and BBC-2 this
autumn.
Co-produced with the BBC and made by the BAFTA award-winning
King Rollo Films (Spot, Maisy), this enchanting 26-part
animated series is based on the Wide Eye book-based early
learning programme which has been sold in over 30 countries.
Targeted at children aged 3-6 and promoted in association
with The Pre- School Learning Alliance, this captivating
series is set in the magical world of the Natterjack Forest,
home to a delightful cast of unusual and memorable animal
characters.
Little ones everywhere will revel in the adventures of
such endearing creations as the lovable baby owl Little
Hoot; his best friend Flea; the playful Natterjack toads;
99 the dozy but lovable centipede; arch mischief maker
wily Komodo Dragon and his son Baby Komodo. Together they
dream their dreams, learn life's little lessons and are
kept safe and sound under the watchful gaze of their guardian
owl, Wide Eye.
Full of humour, strong storylines and music plus voiceovers
from such established names as Anton Rogers and Jane Horrocks,
this unique production is set to be a huge hit with children
and parents alike.
A full licensing programme supporting the transmission
of the 'Wide Eye' television series has already
begun. By early next year, the existing range of books,
videos and audio cassettes will be expanded to include
everything from toys to DVDs.
Commented Executive Producer and the BBC's Head of Acquisitions
and Co-productions Theresa Plummer Andrews: "CBBC is truly
delighted to be involved with 'Wide Eye'. It is one of
the most charming pre-school products on the market, with
great characters and really skilful storytelling scripts
which are also very funny. The 'Wide Eye' series will
delight pre-schoolers for years to come, carrying on CBBC's
tradition of offering only the very best to its younger
viewers."
Added Ian Miles, Chairman and CEO of Abbey Home Media:
"'Wide Eye' is the most exciting property Abbey
has ever been involved with. We are confident it will
be a great success both with viewers and, as the brand
develops, with the consumer. It is entertaining, informative
and above all completely original."
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