Parthenon set to drive ‘Olly the Little White Van’ to Cannes !

Continuing its rapid expansion into the children’s pre-school market, Parthenon Entertainment Limited has acquired international rights to launch Olly the Little White Van (52 x 5’), a new 3-D HD CGI animated pre-school series, at this year’s MIPCOM.

Already showing on CiTV in the UK, and with master toy rights acquired by Hornby Hobbies Limited, it is produced by an award-winning team of writers, animators and composers at UK-based, Ideas at Work and Blink Animation Studios.  

Voiced by double BAFTA award winning and much loved children’s presenter, Justin Fletcher MBE (best known for his appearances on CBeebies), Olly is an adorable, big-hearted and cheeky individual living in the magical town of Bumpton.

This thrilling place is a fantastical Utopia for children with vivid landscapes around every corner; from the seaside, to the snowy mountains, the countryside and city. Joined by his group of friends including Royston, the fire engine and his loyal friend and driver Stan, Olly the Little White Van, helps his friends as much as he can!

Henry Becket, Chairman of Ideas at Work, who produced the show, said:

“Like most white vans, Olly is always busy running errands and helping out and each episode shows him on his various tasks and adventures. Through the narrative, the show reinforces a variety of positive parenting messages and demonstrates to children the importance of helping out where they can. We are pleased to be working with Parthenon Entertainment to bring Olly to a wider international audience.”

Marie Chappelow, Director of Global Sales and Acquisitions, Children’s Brands, added:

“We are very excited to launch this new series at MIPCOM and to be working with Henry and his team on such a fun and innovative series which is all about empowering children.  Already set to be a big pre-school brand in the UK, Parthenon Entertainment will be responsible for all TV and DVD rights worldwide for Olly outside the UK and Eire. It’s yet another key addition to our internationally renowned slate of children’s programming on offer at MIPCOM this year.