2013 News
CAKE gets a slice of the action with Fruit Ninja development deal
Tuesday, December 10, 2013Fruit Ninja, the second most downloaded app of all time, is being turned into an animated series by The People’s Republic of Animation (PRA), with CAKE coming on board to develop this exciting 52 x 11 show.Following PRA’s acquisition this year by Halfbrick Studios, the original creator and game developer of Fruit Ninja, they have been working on the development of narrative conten...
CAKE to distribute Dennis the Menace and Gnasher Series 4
Monday, December 2, 2013We are happy to announce a distribution deal with DC Thomson for series four of Dennis the Menace and Gnasher.The series follows the story of Dennis the Menace and Gnasher whose adventures often lead them into trouble. In their world rules are to be questioned, boundaries are to be pushed and lines crossed. It’s this ethos that makes Dennis the ultimate menace.Dennis the Menace and Gnash...
CAKE brings the funny with Cartoon Network's Sketch Comedy Incredible Crew
Monday, November 25, 2013CAKE has taken on a distribution deal with Turner Entertainment Networks for the live action comedy Incredible Crew. Created by producer and entertainer Nick Cannon and showcasing six up-and-coming young comedy stars, the half-hour sketch show was launched as part of CAKE’s catalogue at MIP Junior.Every episode of this high-energy, fast-paced show delivers hilarious comedy bits, outrageous hidd...
CAKE finds Poppy Cat a home in Germany with KiKA deal
Saturday, October 5, 2013During this year's MIPCOM we announced a new deal for season one of the worldwide hit Poppy Cat. Taking on TV rights for all German-speaking territories is kid’s channel KiKA, owned by powerhouse broadcasters ARD and ZDF.The Coolabi-made show, sold to over 100 territories worldwide...
Wanda and the Alien takes on the World with Nick Jr. deal
Saturday, October 5, 2013CAKE has signed a deal with Nickelodeon, one of the world’s leading global entertainment brands for kids and family, to air Wanda and the Alien on more than 70 Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels internationally (excluding the U.S.). The enchanting preschool series will begin airing on Nickelodeon’s international channels in late 2014...
CAKE takes Content Digital in Latin America
Thursday, September 26, 2013CAKE has today announced a substantial deal with DLA for a large package of shows, increasing their properties visability on digital platforms.Eight properties in total have been taken on by the leading VOD platform developer in Latin America. CAKE has granted non-exclusive SVOD rights covering the whole of Latin America and Brazil, in S...
Second set of Holiday Specials picked up by Cartoon Network US
Thursday, September 12, 2013We today would like to announce an agreement with Cartoon Network US for two more seasonal specials – A Monsterous Holiday and The Naughty List.Following last year’s deal for the Halloween based Dear Dracula and Festive Abominable Christmas; Cartoon Network US was keen to snap up the second set of 45’ films from Producers Kickstart Productions ...
Poppy Cat Greenlit for Second Season
Tuesday, September 3, 2013Poppy Cat will be back for a second season of the much loved and respected pre-school series.Season two, comprising of 52 x 11 minute episodes, follows on from the international success of season one, which has been sold to almost 100 territories worldwide and is a top ten rated show in the UK, US, France, Poland and many more.Poppy Cat is co-produced by Coolabi Productions, and the Emmy...
Your Favourite Crazy-Competing Contestants are Back!
Tuesday, August 6, 2013Get ready for even more drama, as season five arrives with Total Drama All Stars. This season promises to be the toughest ever with spine-tingling twists, explosive challenges and bust-a-gut laughs.Chris McLean and Chef are back at Camp Wawanakwa and they brought all your favourite campers with them! Fourteen of the contestants you loved to love and loved to hat...
Brazilian Rap Talent "Gabriel O Pensador" Voices Lead Character for Gloob Launch of Clay Kids
Monday, July 1, 2013Top local rapper / songwriter “Gabriel O Pensador”, has leant his voice for the Brazilian launch of hip-hop themed Clay Kids. The urban stop-motion animation series is produced by Clay Animation in co-production with TVE Spain.Music driven, fun and fast-paced, the series follows seven quirky kids dealing with all the trials and tribulations ...
Continuing Success for CAKE in Eastern Europe
Tuesday, June 25, 2013As CAKE once again visits the annual Natpe Budapest market we are proud to announce some of our most recent deals across Eastern Europe. We have always had a strong presence throughout Central and Eastern Europe and we continue to expand our reach as well as our ongoing relationship with European broadcasters. Czech Televise has picked up the brand new second season
Andy Rheingold Joins Development of New Adult Animation Space Stallions
Tuesday, June 25, 2013Writer/Producer Andy Rheingold will be coming aboard the development team for upcoming 80s parody series Space Stallions. The project is being co-developed by GunHill Ltd and CAKE.He will be joining forces with original creators Thorvaldur Gunnarsson and Agust Freyr Kristinsson to further develop the highly anticipated space comedy. Andy is wel...