Breakthrough Entertainment will bring three new animated productions to MIP-TV 2004.
ATOMIC BETTY is a 26x30 2D animated series produced by Breakthrough Films and Television, Atomic Cartoons, TeleImages Kids and Fresh Produce. Betty is a little girl who has a double life as an Intergalactic Guardian Angel and Defender of the Universe. The series has been sold in more than 40 countries including Cartoon Network in the U.S. All TV, video, DVD and Internet rights are available worldwide. Kevin Gillis, Ira Levy, Trevor Bently, Rob Davies, Philippe Allesandri and Peter Williamson produce the series with Mauro Casalese and Virginie Jallot directing.
MISS BG is a 26x30 animated series, produced by Breakthrough and EllispeAnime. Adapted from the famous French book series, Miss BG is a precocious seven-year-old girl whose world completely changes when her new baby brother, George is born. All TV, video, DVD and Internet rights are available worldwide. Kevin Gillis, Ira Levy, Robert Rea, Marie-Pierre Moulinjeune and Peter Williamson are producing.
KIDSWORLD SPORTS is a 26x30 live action/animated series, produced by Breakthrough and TeleImages. With an animated host, the series highlights real kids who strive for excellence in their chosen sport. All TV, video, DVD and Internet rights are available worldwide. Kevin Gillis, Ira Levy, Peter Williamson and Philippe Allessandri are producing.
Breakthrough will be at booth #00.01, Telefilm Canada Pavilion and can be contacted by phone at +33 4 92 99 83 56 or by fax at 33 4 92 99 83 57.
Executives attending include:Ira Levy, exec producerKevin Gillis, exec producerJim Erickson, exec producerSarah Adams, head of development Tanya Kelen, head of distribution
For more information, contact the company at 122 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5A 2R4, tel.: (416) 766-6588, fax: (416) 769-1436, e-mail: distribution@breakthroughfilms.com, or Web: www.breakthroughfilms.com.