MIP: Disney Picks Up 'P. King Duckling'

The deal was brokered by children’s media executive Sander Schwartz (formerly of Fremantle and Warner Bros.) on behalf of UYoung and Little Airplane.

Currently in production and aimed at kids ages 2 to 7, the series will air across Disney Junior channels in late 2016.

Disney Junior China has also taken non-exclusive secondary rights to the show, which will air on its Little Dragon Club programming block from next year.

"P. King Duckling" follows the feathery adventures of an extremely intrepid, but slightly hapless, young duck and his two best friends, Chumpkins and Wombat.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have Disney Junior on board as our broadcast partner for 'P. King Duckling' across much of the world," says Josh Selig, founder, Little Airplane Productions. "It's