France-based AB International Distribution Group has picked up worldwide rights for Franco-Canadian co-pro Fred’s Head, from Galaxy 7 and Spectra Animation. The deal excludes rights in Canada, France and The US, which will be handled by the co-producers.
The 26 x 24-minute comedy aimed at 11- to 14-year-olds documents the foibles of average 16-year-old Fred, and will bow on Teletoon Canada and France 2 in January 2008. Three separate audio versions have been designed to meet the needs of the three principal markets: two in French (one for Canadian province Quebec, one for France) and one in English.