NEW DELHI: Kids’ channels across the globe have acquired the telecast rights of pre-school animated series Olivia for their perticular regions.

Nickelodeon International has acquired the telecast rights for Italy and its channels in Russia, central and eastern Europe and South Africa. Disney, on the other hand, has snapped up the rights for Disney Channel Japan along with RTP Portugal, TG4 Ireland, Happy TV in Serbia and RTV in Slovenia.

Chorion senior vice president-TV sales Geraint Marsh said, “Olivia is proving to be incredibly popular and we are delighted to sign these new deals following the show's successful launch in the US, UK, Australia and France. Olivia's appeal is universal and we are excited to introduce her to new audiences worldwide.”