DQ Entertainment PLC DQE & Ellipsanime - Co-Production Agreement (8045B)

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DQ Entertainment PLC

09 October 2015

Immediate Release 9 October 2015

DQ Entertainment PLC

("DQE" or the "Company")

DQ Entertainment and Ellipsanime to co-produce third season of 'The Jungle Book'

DQE, a global entertainment production and distribution company focused on children's and family animation content, announces that the third season of The Jungle Book 52 x 11' CGI series is being produced by DQE and Ellipsanime, France, supported and co-produced by ZDFE, Germany; ZDFTV, Germany and PIWI (Canal+), France. The Jungle Book season 3 continues to receive strong support from Telequbec, Canada and other season 2 broadcast partners. The series is expected to be available for broadcast globally by early 2017.

In the third season of The Jungle Book, Mowgli and his friends will continue their thrilling and sometimes comedic adventures to captivate children all over the world. Endearing characters like Baloo- the Bear, Bagheera - the Panther and others will team up with Mowgli to keep the dangerous and sly Sher Khan at bay.

Said Nicole Keeb, the head of international co-productions and acquisitions for children's and youth programming at ZDF "It was an easy decision to continue with The Jungle Book. The first two seasons are working so well for ZDF and KiKA that we were basically obliged to go on. And we do this with great pleasure!"

"ZDF Enterprises is proud to be part of the Jungle Book Family. Said Arne Lohmann, Vice President ZDFE.Junior - ZDF Enterprises. "Together with children all over the world we are waiting with enthusiasm for further adventures of our favourite characters."

Laurence Blaevoet, Head of Children's Programs and Channels of Canal + (PIWI) Youth Department, said "I'm looking forward to work with DQ and Ellipsanime, on the third season of Jungle Book. The two first seasons are already a huge success on Piwi+."

Said Maia Tubiana, General Manager & Exec. Producer ELIPSANIME - "We were thrilled when DQE asked us to join in! Ellipsanime and Mediatoon are looking forward to this production journey of fruitful collaboration!"

Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman and CEO, DQE, said "Jungle Book has done well in most territories across the world and has become one of the favourite shows of kids aged 4-8 years. We are enthused to partner with leading French broadcasters Piwi-Canal + and the recognized French leader in film and TV production, publishing and digital media - Ellipsanime. ZDF TV and ZDF E continue to support Jungle Book franchise as co-producers for the third season."

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