DQE sells Italian Jungle Book rights to leading broadcaster RAI DUE

DQE, the global entertainment production and distribution company, today announces it has signed an agreement for the exclusive broadcast and distribution right for The Jungle Book 3D TV series in Italy to RAI DUE ("RAI 2"), an Italian television broadcaster.

The agreement was signed through DQE's co-production partner ZDF Enterprises, Germany and will see RAI 2 hold all the broadcasting rights to "The Jungle Book" in Italy.  RAI 2 is one of the three main television channels broadcast by Italian broadcaster RAI, alongside RAI 1 and RAI 3. RAI is the biggest television company in Italy having the highest audience penetration for this region.

Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman & CEO of DQE Group commented:

"RAI 2 is one of the leading television broadcasters in Europe and we are delighted that they have decided to broadcast The Jungle Book in Italy from next month onwards.

The Jungle Book has already started to air on the Disney channel for the South East Asian region and will also soon start to air on the Disney Channel in India bringing our home grown production into the homes and hearts of children all over the world."

Giorgio Buscaglia, Head of Fiction on Rai Due also commented:

"It is a pleasure to include 'the Jungle Book' into our morning schedule from March 23 onwards.  We believe our morning slot will be enriched with this unique product and we believe this version of Kipling's iconic tale will certainly captivate audiences of our network."

Fred Burcksen, Vice President at ZDF Enterprises added:

We are delighted that DQE's Jungle Book has found a home in Italy at Rai Due. It's a perfect fit."