LS Distribution (Mediawan group) has finalized a deal with producers Studio 58 securing worldwide distribution rights to “Idefix and The Indomitables,” an Asterix-themed CGI-animated kids’ series based on the adventures of Obelix’s dog and his furry companions.

Commissioned by France Télévisions, other broadcasters already on board include M6, Super RTL Germany, Télé Québec and RTS Switzerland. For the first time ever and marking a spin-off to the Asterix adventures, Idefix (aka Dogmatix), the featured pooch, will have his very own TV series.

“We are delighted to join forces with Studio 58,” says Emmanuelle Bouilhaguet, managing director, LS Distribution. “This adorable, animated adventure is also ‘littered’ with magic and humor that will enthrall kids and families the world over! Idefix and his friends will add another incredible dimension to the amazing Asterix universe, and we are confident our buyers, some of whom may already be fans of the comics, will embrace this gem of a series.”