Superights announced as global distributor for Momolu and Friends (78×7’)

International distribution company Superights has acquired global rights to the Momolu brand’s Ferly, the Finnish animation, publishing, and licensing studio  announced international distribution company, Superights, will act as global distributor for preschool show, Momolu and Friends.

A co-production with Ferly, Canada-based Yellow Animation and Belgium’s Digital Graphics, the Superights deal marks the continued international expansion of the Momolu brand following its other recent commissions by ITV (U.K.), TVOKids (Canada), Knowledge (Canada), YLE (Finland), and SRC (Société Radio Canada). The distribution deal excludes German speaking territories, Finland, Norway, Benelux and Canada.

Momolu and Friends is a 2D animated series with a diverse cast of characters. It follows Momolu – a gentle, unassuming panda with a knack for stumbling into funny situations requiring his help. Each episode helps teach children how to problem-solve through art and design, manage challenges, and to work together to find solutions. The series promotes a love of arts and crafts in young audiences, applying humour while also introducing them to important socio-emotional lessons.

The IP was originally created by design specialist and arts educator Leena Fredriksson.

Laura Nevanlinna, CEO of Ferly says “The Momolu brand is designed to help young children navigate a world that is becoming more complicated, but in a way that is fun, exciting, and allows their imaginations to take them to wonderful places. We’re looking forward to bringing the universe of Momolu and all of its charming stories and characters to viewers around the world. This deal with Superights allows us to continue encouraging children and families to get creative and help raise well-rounded, happy people.”

Nathalie Pinguet, Deputy General Manager at Superights says “We are very proud to welcome Momolu and his friends to our catalogue. We have been totally captivated by the subtle, unique mix between the artistic and edutainment aspect of the programme, confirming its originality on the market. Momolu and Friends will complete our line-up adding something fresh to our available content.”

As the latest brand extension, Momolu and Friends joins Momolu Minis, 41 episodes of short form animation visible on YouTube, Kidoodle.TV and Playkids. Also in the Momolu universe is the Momolu

Learning Game, available globally on Nintendo Switch. As well as Momolu Minis Music on US children’s audio network Pinna.FM, a series of Audiobook Originals with global audiobook platform Storytel, and

Momolu ebooks is available on multiple reading platforms including US-based Epic!. Also in the pipeline is a global toy range with toyco United Smile.

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About Ferly

Creating Stories. Building Worlds. Adding Wonder.

Ferly creates extraordinary worlds and tells surprising wonder-filled stories to build brands and IP. Founded in 2017 by former Rovio Executives, its HQ is in Helsinki with teams working in Vancouver, LA and Stockholm.

The Ferly team of animation and brand-building experts specializes in producing beautiful content that captivates and enthrals children and adults alike. To develop stories that are inclusive, representative, and most importantly fun, the global licensing, production and publishing teams work hand-in-hand to create full multimedia franchises for its own and co-produced IP. At the heart of everything it does, Ferly showcases creatives and creators in unusual, unexpected, and wonderful ways to inspire and educate audiences worldwide.

Ferly’s work includes the Momolu And Friends brand (including Momolu Minis), Angry Birds Blues and Angry Birds Bad Piggies. Ferly also represents LOL Surprise, Angry Birds, Masha & The Bear, Molang, Cup of Therapy and more. Several projects are in development including long and short form content with gaming entertainment company Star Stable.

About Superights

SUPERIGHTS is an international distribution company proposing content for kids and family. Through a catalogue of extremely diverse genres, targets and nationalities, the company offers premium programmes and deals with the biggest international players (channels and platforms) throughout the world.

Recent additions to the Superights’ catalogue include Anna & Friends (78×7′) produced for France Télévisions, That’s Joey! (52×13′) produced for M6 by Superprod, Atmosphere Media, Digital Graphics and Planeta Junior, The Adventures of Little Penguin (52×5’) produced by Tencent Video and Go! Go! Cory Carson (28 half-hours) produced by VTECH and Kuku Studio.

About Digital Graphics

Digital Graphics was founded in 1994 and during the reorganisation of the entity, in 2018 two separate entities were created. Digital Graphics Studio as operator and Digital Graphics Animation focusing on production. Both entities are focusing on international productions, selling to the international TV network.

Digital Graphics Animation did coproduce That’s Joey! (3D series), Anna & Friends (3D series) with Superprod, both presently presented and sold to the TV network. Actually, DGA is working on Billy The Cowboy Hamster (2D series) coproduced with Dandelooo and Next Frames.

About Yellow Animation 

Vancouver, BC, based Yellow Animation Ltd was founded in autumn 2018. The young company is comprised of an experienced team, who has worked in animation for years. The story of the team starts in 2012, when entertainment company Rovio Entertainment decided to produce its’ feature film The Angry Birds Movie in Vancouver, BC. During the years that followed, Rovio hired multiple team members to its Canadian office. Some of those team members decided to start to work with their own story world creation, leading to forming Yellow Animation Ltd.

Yellow is specialized in 360 brand building. We focus on IP development with the aim to create multi-platform brands. The Vancouver animation industry is mainly focused on service work, but according to our team’s experience the real value in the entertainment industry comes from original IP creation. It’s also the most fun part of it! Creation of new story worlds is our passion, and we have the experience and network.