Madrid, Spain-based Elastic Rights has secured all domestic rights to the 180×30 animated soccer series, Flash Kicker, from Japanese producer Enoki Films. Elastic hopes the show will be embraced in Spain as much as it has been in neighboring Portugal, where it debuted on SIC in the fall of 2003.
Elastic’s rights cover both Spanish- and Portuguese-language broadcast of Flash Kicker. The company says it is already closing deals with Cartoon Network for pay TV and TVE for free broadcast in Spain, and is in advanced negotiations with various local partners for the release of DVDs, toys and back-to-school products. The marketing campaign will capitalize on the fanatic Hispanic soccer culture and the 2006 World Cup.
Flash Kicker, originally produced in the 1980s, follow the adventures of star footballer Captain Tsubasa as he faces challenges both on and off the field. Enoki Films produced as second series of the popular show in 2002.
Elastic Rights was established in September of 2001 by Ignacio Orive, former commercial managing director for BRB Internacional. Other animated properties being handled by the company in Iberia include ToddWorld, Caillou, MegaMan NT Warrior and Mirmo!.
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