Sundance Channel acquires Monkey Dust from Fremantlemedia

Sundance Channel has acquired the popular UK animated series ‘Monkey Dust’ from Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of global production company FremantleMedia.
The 18-part, half hour series is scheduled to premiere on the cable network in March 2006.
Monkey Dust is a cutting-edge animated comedy series that takes place in a nocturnal world where broad portions of British society are unmercifully lampooned. Story lines veer from examining the lives of normal city dwellers to the parody of some of the world’s most famous public figures.
“We’re always on the lookout for exciting new programming that distinguishes itself in the marketplace. Monkey Dust is a truly creative series that fits nicely into Sundance Channel’s eclectic mix of original and acquired series programming,” said Laura Michalchyshyn, Executive Vice President, Programming & Marketing, Sundance Channel. “Fremantle is a trailblazing company that has a diverse selection of captivating programming and we’re thrilled to be working with them.”
“Our capacity to provide networks such as Sundance Channel with a wide range of creative programming truly demonstrates our dedication to giving international markets the best possible content for their individual audiences,” said David Ellender, Managing Director, Fremantle International Distribution. “We are confident that Sundance Channel’s American viewers will appreciate Monkey Dust’s unique style and humour. “
Monkey Dust (18 x half-hour) is a production of FremantleMedia subsidiary talkbackTHAMES along with up-and-coming London animators, the Sherbet Company. Three seasons of the show have aired on digital channel BBC3 with the show receiving the 2003 Best Animation Program and 2004 Best Multichannel Program awards at the Banff World Television Festival’s Rockie Awards.
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