Nelvana Enterprises announced an agreement with broadcaster TF1 in France for "Mike the Knight," the new CGI-animated series for preschoolers currently in production by Nelvana Studio and HIT Entertainment.

Scheduled for delivery this fall, "Mike the Knight" will air in Canada this fall on Treehouse, with more broadcast deals pending. Nelvana Enterprises holds broadcast and home entertainment rights in Latin America and France, as well as broadcast rights in the U.S.  HIT holds the rights in all other territories globally.

"Along with our co-production partner HIT Entertainment, we are thrilled TF1 has acquired Mike the Knight," says Colin Bohm, vice president and managing director for Nelvana Enterprises. "With its truly unique and exciting storylines, along with rich visuals, we are confident the series will be a big hit with preschoolers and their families around the world."