DQ Entertainment International, the animation, gaming, live action entertainment production and distribution company, is pleased to announce the signing of a co-production agreement with Neo Network to produce a high definition 2D digital animated television series titled “The Qpiz”.
Neo Network is the digital entertainment company of Zodiak Entertainment, a leading creator, producer and distributor of multi-genre content for TV, cinema, internet and mobile phones. Zodiak Entertainment is a subsidiary of De Agostini S.p.A. and comprises more than 40 production companies operating in over 18 countries around the world.
The Qpiz series comprises 52, two and a half minute interstitials regarding a group of self-styled super heroines of love, who valiantly and humorously but not always successfully, try to smooth out the love troubles of others. The interstitials are aimed at girls aged 6-12 years.
This high definition 2-D animated television series will be produced at a multi-million Euro global budget by Neo Network and DQE. The multi-platform TV series is an original idea created by Neo Network that mixes slapstick humour with romance aimed at girls aged 6-12.
The pre-production of the Qpiz series will be performed by Neo Network with the animation undertaken by DQE. Italian pubcaster Rai's satellite pay-TV offering RaiSat is already on board the project and Zodiak Entertainment will undertake the distribution of the series.
Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman and CEO of DQE said: “The Qpiz is a unique concept and we are happy to partner with Neo Network on this delightful project. I am sure this series will be very popular with its target audience and we are confident of its popularity and success especially in DQ territories for distribution, licensing and merchandising. We look forward to a long and continued association with Neo Network and the entire De Agostini group.”
Cristina Fiumara, Director of Kids Entertainment in Neo Network said: “The Qpiz is not only a fun and fashion forward TV series, but most importantly it is a 360° multi-platform project for girls, that includes a website, Facebook activities, the launch of an online game and several partnerships on Licensing & Merchandising that are currently taking place. It’s a very challenging and exciting project that we hope will conquer girls’ hearts.”
