DQ Entertainment (DQE) is pleased to announce that it has sold the non-exclusive distribution rights to season one of the animated kids’ TV series ‘ToddWorld’ to Taffy Entertainment, a worldwide distribution, brand management and entertainment company representing brands from some of the top animation producers across the globe.

The deal gives Taffy Entertainment cable, satellite and other television distribution rights in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos and Brunei. Based on the bestselling books by Todd Parr, ‘ToddWorld’ is co-produced by DQE in India, Mike Young Productions and Discovery Kids in the US, and Telegael of Ireland. The TV series was created by Todd Parr, in collaboration with writer Gerry Renert, president of SupperTime Entertainment.

The first season of the series was broadcast across more than 20 countries, including Canada, Australia, the UK, India, France, Germany and Korea and was nominated four years running for a Daytime Emmy Award. It won the Parent’s Choice Award in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman and CEO, said: “It has been a privilege to co-produce ‘ToddWorld’ with Mike Young Productions, Discovery Kids and Telegael. The success of the series has been a credit to all parties involved and we look forward to announcing further distribution deals on the second season as well, which will allow this award-winning production to reach a truly global audience.”

Lionel Marty, President-Distribution, Taffy Entertainment, said: “‘ToddWorld’ is one of those rare programmes that appeals to children of all ages, all cultures and backgrounds. We’re confident the series will be a huge hit in these territories and we’re excited that DQE has given us the opportunity to bring this show to millions of kids in this part of the world.”