‘The Magic Hockey Skates’ will make its U.S. debut on the 24-hour preschool TV network during the Christmas holidays.
LONDON -- Entertainment One has secured a broadcast agreement in the U.S. with Sprout, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment’s 24-hour preschool network, for the TV special The Magic Hockey Skates.
The half-hour animated special will receive its U.S. premiere on the channel in December 2016 as part of Sprout’s holiday line-up, which will also feature movies and specials every weekend throughout December.
Based on the book of the same name, The Magic Hockey Skates is a 2D-animated primetime TV special. The story follows one young boy’s inspirational journey as he gains confidence and self-respect with a little help from a pair of magic skates.
eOne has international broadcast rights for the TV special which is produced by Amberwood Entertainment. In addition to Sprout, eOne has sold the broadcast rights to a number of international broadcasters including the Disney Channel (Latin America and Brazil), SRC (Canada), France Televisions (France), KiKA (Germany), SVT (Sweden), DR Danish Broadcasting Corporation (Denmark), MBC (Middle East).
Monica Candiani, Head of International Sales at eOne Family commented, “We’re delighted that The Magic Hockey Skates will be making its U.S. debut on Sprout and hope that this heartwarming story will become a perennial family favorite with American audiences during the Christmas holidays.”
Source: Entertainment One
Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network, Jennifer Wolfe has worked in the Media & Entertainment industry as a writer and PR professional since 2003.
