A Squared Entertainment has signed a deal that will see Paris-based brand management company PGS Entertainment acquire worldwide distribution rights to A2's program portfolio, including the new Stan Lee’s Mighty 7 animated series. PGS will launch a 75-minute animated feature as the pilot for the 26-episode series created by and starring Stan Lee at MIPCOM 2012, along with additional new titles including The Secret KidVenture Club (26 x half hours + 26 webisodes), which follows the adventures of a group of business-minded kids who are mentored by philanthropist Warren Buffet, as well as the preschool series Rainbow Valley Heroes (13 x half hours) where rescue trucks come to life to teach young kids about friendship and safety.
A Squared’s other properties include Martha & Friends and Gisele & the Green Team.
Raft of licensing deals unveiled for original comic book series.
A2 Entertainment and Stan Lee's Pow Entertainment have revealed a number of new licensing and branded content deals for Stan Lee's Mighty 7.
A highlight is that a feature film will have its worldwide TV premiere next year on The Hub TV network, acting as a springboard for a potential future TV series. Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment will handle home video distribution.
In addition, Hot Topic and GreenSource will introduce an exclusive Slam 7 apparel programme in 2013.
Archie Comics, publisher of Stan Lee's Mighty 7 comic book, also revealed another series of original Slam 7 comic books which will continue to be released every other month through 2013.
"We are honoured to be associated with the legend, Stan Lee," said A2 Entertainment's Andy Heyward. "This new comic book property has all of the elements to be a worldwide phenomenon and we're excited to be a true partner to Stan."