Mog’s Bad Thing, a hand-drawn animated special based on Judith Kerr’s book series, has secured TV presales and film distribution deals for Serious Kids.
Produced by Lupus Films, the animated special is slated to air on Channel 4 this holiday season, with delivery set for the end of October. Serious Kids is highlighting the property at MIPCOM and MIPJunior.
Presales are in place with France TV, ABC (Australia), VRT (Belgium), YLE (Finland), NRK (Norway), S4C, ETV (South Africa) and Czech TV, with another two deals at offer stage. Les Films du Préau and Modiband are on board for theatrical releases in France and Spain, respectively. Vue Lumière will handle the theatrical release in the U.K
“These deals underscore the continued international demand for quality family animation adapted from much-loved classic literary works,” said Ruth Fielding, producer and co-founder at Lupus Films.
Kerr’s Mog series, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books, has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide in 26 languages.
Mog’s Christmas drew 5.7 million viewers on Channel 4 in 2023.
