DreamWorks Animation announced today that it has acquired the library of Chapman Entertainment. The acquisition gives DreamWorks Animation access to such UK produced brands as
Fifi and the Flowertots, Roary the Racing Car, Raa Raa the Noisy Lion and
Little Charley Bear.
Following the announcement, Eric Ellenbogen, Co-Head of DreamWorks Animation International TV and DreamWorks Classics, said: "We're pleased to bring such original and imaginative programming into the DreamWorks Animation fold. The Chapman acquisition reaffirms our commitment to U.K.-based productions of distinction and we look forward to delivering brand new TV adventures from these popular series."
Chapman Entertainment was formed in 2002 by Keith Chapman, the originator of
Bob the Builder.