Italy's Gruppo Alcuni and Barcelona-based Grupo Edebe will co-produce a 3D feature basd on the former's series PET PALS, which is broadcast on Rai 2 and distributed in over 40 countries worldwide. THE PET PALS AND MARCO POLO'S CODE sees the Pet Pals come together again to put a stop to Crow Witch's evil plan to drain the lagoon of the famous city. The film will be released by Christmas 2009.
Both companies expressed their pleasure with the historic agreement, which marks the beginning of a fruitful international collaboration. Gruppo Alcuni, founded in 1973 by Sergio and Francesco Manfio, is known for its high-quality innovative productions with strong educational content. Spanish communication company Grupo Edebé, which specializes in educational projects, was founded in 1888. Its products include books, audiovisual, multimedia, Internet and interactive games.
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