11/9/2009
THE KOALA BROTHERS: OUTBACK CHRISTMAS MAKES ITS CANADIAN DEBUT ON DVD
(Toronto, Canada) – Join The Koala Brothers on their biggest journey yet – to the snowy landscapes of Antarctica to collect their friend, Penny the little penguin, and bring her back for a Christmas to remember in the Australian outback. The Koala Brothers: Outback Christmas will be available in Canada on DVD starting Tuesday, November 10 and will make its premiere on Treehouse on Saturday, December 12 at 1:30 p.m. ET.
The fun-filled DVD, from Corus Entertainment’s Treehouse Presents label, will be distributed by kaBOOM! Entertainment, the children’s and family label of Phase 4 Films, and available across Canada at major retailers. Suggested retail price is $12.99.
The Koala Brothers television series revolves around the adventures of its two main characters, Frank and Buster. It was created by Australian born animation producer and director, David Johnson, and is produced by the U.K.’s Spellbound Entertainment.
In addition to Treehouse in Canada, the series has been acquired by 55 broadcasters covering over 155 territories worldwide. It has won many prestigious awards including Best Pre-school Series and the Writers Award from the British Animation Awards and has received four BAFTA nominations.
“We are pleased to present this heartwarming and one-of-a-kind holiday special along with our partners Phase 4 Films and Spellbound,” said Peter Maule, Vice President of Home Entertainment and Digital Media, Nelvana Enterprises, who oversees Treehouse Presents on behalf of Corus Entertainment. “Canadian children will get a chance to experience Christmas in the Australian outback while learning the important holiday message of giving.”
“The Koala Brothers Christmas special has all the ingredients to become a Christmas children’s classic – charming characters, a great story, a unique look and a strong message that it’s good to help others”, said Peter Curtis, Executive Producer, Spellbound Entertainment. “We’re extremely proud of the show and confident that The Koala Brothers will be spreading their message of goodwill to young children all over Canada this Christmas!”
“kaBOOM! Entertainment is committed to bringing the highest calibre of children’s programming to families across Canada,” said Berry Meyerowitz, President & CEO of Phase 4 Films. “We hope this holiday season families enjoy the fun-filled adventures of The Koala Brothers and enjoy experiencing Christmas down under.”
About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.
About Phase 4 Films Inc.
Phase 4 Films distributes features films, television and special interest content across all media in the North American market. Its label, kaBOOM! Entertainment, is one of the leading pre-school and children’s brands in the market. About Spellbound Entertainment
Spellbound Entertainment Limited was formed in 2002 by Peter Curtis, previous Head of Creative Development at HIT Entertainment, and Nick Barrington, a former executive at Endemol UK.
Spellbound Entertainment, a fully-integrated global brand management company, is dedicated to creating, developing, producing, distributing, marketing and merchandising children’s and family-based intellectual properties.
Curtis, whose credits include serving as the Executive Producer of Bob the Builder and creator of Rubbadubbers, is Executive Producer of Spellbound Entertainment’s The Koala Brothers and the company’s Joint Managing Director.
Spellbound Entertainment controls all rights to The Koala Brothers brand internationally and manages all TV distribution, home entertainment, publishing and licensing.
As a pre-eminent supplier of kid’s programming worldwide, Spellbound has developed strategic partnerships with key domestic and international broadcast partners throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and Australia. Spellbound is headquartered in London.
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For more information, please contact:
Diana Pitt
Publicist
Nelvana Enterprises
(416) 530-2801
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