COOKIE JAR LICENSES NEW ACTION-ADVENTURE COMEDY TO CARTOON NETWORK UK World of Quest to Make UK Debut in 2009
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LOS ANGELES (February 13, 2008) - Cookie Jar has signed a deal with Cartoon Network UK to air its newest show, "World of Quest" starting in 2009. The network has bought the first 26 episodes of the comedic action-adventure series that takes children into a quirky, imaginative and exciting new world.
"We are thrilled to have bought 'World of Quest' which will introduce viewers to an exciting medieval kingdom populated by an array of memorable characters," said Cecilia Persson, Vice President of Programming, Acquisition and Presentation, Cartoon Network UK. "Cookie Jar is a great innovator of original content and we're delighted that this series is coming to Cartoon Network."
"We look forward to once again teaming up with Cartoon Network to bring 'World of Quest' to the UK," said Alison Warner, Cookie Jar Entertainment VP of Distribution in the UK. "Two of Cookie Jar's most popular series', 'Johnny Test' and 'Caillou' have enjoyed success on the network and we are confident that 'World of Quest' will be a hit as well."
"World of Quest" is a comedic action series following the spoiled young Prince Nestor and his pumped up reluctant protector, Quest, and a rag-tag team of cohorts on mission to save Nestor's parents and their kingdom. Along Prince Nestor and Quest's travels they meet some weird and wonderful characters who liven up their journey.
The show is based on the Komikwerks graphic novel series by Jason Kruse and edited by Emmy Award winning Stephen Sustarsic, whose credits include Scooby-Doo, New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and The Flintstones Movie.
About Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is the home of cartoon stars and the best place for comedy, games and fun. On TV it offers the best entertainment 24 hours a day from its own major hit shows including Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Ben 10, My Gym Partner is a Monkey, Codename: Kids Next Door, Ed, Edd and Eddy, Robotboy and Xiaolin Showdown. The Cartoon Network experience is also available on its multi-award winning website www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk, on broadband www.supercartoonnetwork.co.uk, via games on digital cable and satellite, through VOD, on mobiles and from its best selling comic. Since launching as a pan-European channel in 1993 Cartoon Network now has localised services throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa in 14 languages, where it is available in 41.7 million homes. Cartoon Network is operated by Turner Broadcasting System Europe, a Time Warner company.
About Cookie Jar Entertainment
Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc., Cookie Jar Group's entertainment operation, is a leading, global, independent producer, marketing and brand manager of such renowned children's properties as "Johnny Test", "The Doodlebops" and "Caillou". Combining globally renowned intellectual properties with an industry-recognized management team, Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. is a market-driven, brand building company that is committed to children first and foremost and is dedicated to the development and production of quality programming that embraces the whole child, with animated and live-action series that entertain, inspire and enlighten children and family audiences worldwide.
