Aardman Animations’ new children’s brand Shaun the Sheep was sold to Nickelodeon International and will now be seen in 72 territories worldwide. The stop-motion animated series has been sold to Nickelodeon Benelux, Spain, India, Australia, and New Zealand. The series will launch in Benelux in April, Spain and India in May, and Australia and New Zealand later in the year once it has broadcast on ABC and TVNZ.