Nelvana Taps Fremantle as U.K. Agent

FremantleMedia is on board to expand “Mysticons,” “The ZhuZhus,” “Ranger Rob” and “Max & Ruby.”

EUROPE–Nelvana Enterprises has appointed FremantleMedia Kids & Family to represent its consumer products and home entertainment business for a number of brands in the U.K.

Under the terms of the agreement, FremantleMedia will now represent the following animated properties: “Mysticons,” “The ZhuZhus,” “Ranger Rob” and “Max & Ruby.”

“We are honored to have FremantleMedia as our exclusive partner in the U.K. across a number of our brands,” says Pam Westman, head, Nelvana Enterprises. “FremantleMedia’s leading expertise and strategic partnerships will undoubtedly bring our properties to life through a variety of licensing categories and retail partners. We can’t wait to see the response from U.K. fans in this vital region.” 

In addition, both Nelvana and FremantleMedia will be on-site at Brand Licensing Europe, taking place Oct. 10-12 at London’s Olympia, at stands B56 and E55, respectively.

“We are thrilled to be working with Nelvana to represent these four great brands in the U.K.,” says Rick Glankler, president, FremantleMedia Kids & Family. “A Premier animation company, Nelvana shares our love of great storytelling, and these standout properties will both complement and make an exciting addition to our existing portfolio.”