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Toei Animation licenses fifth season of Digimon to Disney ABC Cable Networks Group

 
Indiantelevision.com Team
(24 April 2007 2:00 pm)
 

MUMBAI: Toei Animation has licensed the fifth season of its popular animated series Digimon to Disney ABC Cable Networks Group for a fall 2007 debut on Toon Disney’s Jetix block, it was announced by Yosuke Kobayashi, President and COO of Toei Animation, Inc. Los Angeles.

Toei Animation is producing 48 new episodes of Digimon Data Squad which will bring the total number of Digimon half-hours to 253.

The Digimon franchise has achieved major global success, having secured international broadcast deals with over 40 countries throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Following in the tradition of the Digimon brand, Toei Animation is looking to develop a successful licensing program for the 5th installment of the series. The hit animated property has already retailed approximately $ 72 million in merchandising sales for Japan alone.

Said Kobayashi: “We are delighted to continue our association with ABC Cable Networks Group in bringing the newest season of the perennially popular Digimon to the Toon Disney Jetix block. The popularity of Digimon continues to build, attracting new generations of fans which is the hallmark of a successful evergreen property.”

 
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