The distribution arm of France’s Superprod Group has signed a pact with the leading global media and entertainment company ViacomCBS for Nickelodeon International show ‘Anna & Friends’ to launch across the world outside North America.

Nickelodeon will specifically bring episodes to Asia-Pacific territories, excluding mainland China, as well as to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America,  Variety  reported.

‘Anna & Friends’ is a story full of heart, humor, and happiness, where a six-year-old Anna lived her daily adventures live with friends including impatient Froga the frog, thoughtful Ron the cat, overly-confident Bubu the dog, and naïve Christopher the orange warm.

‘Anna & Friends’ will be co-produced by public broadcaster France Televisions and and Digital Graphics Animation of Belgium.

‘Anna & Friends’ also underscores the innovation coursing through much contemporary animation, using what Superights describes as ‘innovative CG animation techniques to create a ‘charming, hand-modeled clay appearance’.

The free-to-air broadcast networks will also have the opportunity to acquire the program for further broadcasting after Nickelodeon’s first window.

“We are thrilled to be undertaking this new collaboration with Nickelodeon and feel honored by the trust they have placed in ‘Anna & Friends’. We are looking forward to the exciting opportunities this new partnership promises,” Variety quoted commented Nathalie Pinguet, deputy general manager at Superights, as saying..