Nickelodeon International has acquired the exclusive cable, satellite and pay TV rights for Trollz, the all-new animated series from DIC Ent. The deal grants Nick outlets in 69 territories worldwide access to 27 half-hour episodes of the comic adventure series based on the classic spiky-haired doll property. The show will reach young viewers in such markets as Spain, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Latin America, Asia (including Japan), India, Australia and New Zealand.
In addition to Nickelodeon International, Trollz has been picked up by such leading terrestrial broadcasters as TF1 in France, CBBC in the U.K., Mediaset in Italy, RTVE in Spain, Club RTL in Belgium, Alter TV in Greece, Televisa in Mexico, Saran in Turkey, RTE in Ireland), TVI in Poland and TV New Zealand.
The 2D-animated Trollz follows the adventures of five best friends who live by the credo "B.F.F.L.," (Best Friends for Life). Taking a page from those highly successful BRATZ gals, these pixie characters are interested in fashion, hair, shopping malls and parties, but also weave a little magic into their typical tween adventures.
In April 2004, DIC acquired the worldwide entertainment and licensing rights to the 50-year-old Troll characters from the Troll Co. and is re-launching the brand with the help of such high-profile partners as master toy licensee Hasbro, master publishing licensee Scholastic, Warner Home Video, master apparel licensee Mamiye Broz and worldwide wireless content provider One World Interactive.
