Animated series expands globally with raft of new agents.

Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana has named 14 new licensing agents for its animated preschool series “Trucktown.”

The new agents will represent the brand on a wide-ranging consumer products program that spans Europe, South America and Asia, among other regions.

“We are thrilled with the traction ‘Trucktown’ has received around the globe and look forward to building on the success of the property,” says Pam Westman, head, Nelvana Enterprises. “Each of our international agents will help us create a winning licensing program that will offer ‘Trucktown’ fans exciting new ways to immerse themselves in the standout brand.”

“Trucktown’s” new agents include:

“Trucktown” follows the adventures of Jack Truck and his best friends, a group of rough and tumble young trucks, as they roar, romp and power their way through Trucktown. The series is based on the books by children’s author Jon Scieszka.