Peak Gives 4Kids N. American Rights to The Wumblers
Peak Entertainment Holdings Inc. has licensed 4Kids Entertainment Inc. the North American television broadcast, home video and merchandising rights to the new concept, THE WUMBLERS.
THE WUMBLERS, created by Laura Wellington, is an animated television series produced by Peak Ent. And Cosgrove Hall, featuring a sweet natured, whimsical collection of characters including Bertrum, a young Wumbler, and his best friend, Raimundo, a Spanish-speaking snail. The stories are built around the natural development and common experiences of young children as well as based on mutual respect, fairness and acceptance.
"We are delighted to be working with 4Kids Ent., said Phil Ogden, md of Peak Ent. The company's market expertise and successful track record in children's entertainment provides an exciting opportunity."
Peak Ent. (www.peakentertainment.co.uk) is a fully integrated multimedia company dedicated to children's television entertainment, character licensing and consumer products. The company's business model includes concept creation and branding, production of entertainment programs, character licensing, and manufacturing and distribution of toys and related consumer products.
Headquartered in New York City with international offices in London, 4Kids Ent. Inc. (www.4kidsentertainment.com) is a global provider of children's entertainment and merchandise licensing. 4Kids, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, provides domestic and international merchandise licensing; television, film, music and home video production and distribution; media planning and buying; product development; and website development.