Wendy (TV series)

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Wendy
GenreChildren's
Developed byAugust Media Holdings
Written byAnita Kapila
Directed byAlan Simpson
Garry Marshall
Country of originGermany
United Kingdom
Production
Producers
  • Sueann Smith
  • Rowan Crawford
  • Ben Gray
  • Jyotirmoy Saha
  • Katharina Pietzch
  • Ken Anderson
  • Nicole Keeb
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
  • Wendy Productions Ltd.
  • ZDF Enterprises
Original release
NetworkKabillion Girls Rule! On Demand

Wendy is a children's program made using 3D CGI animation by Red Kite Animation.[1] working with Indian CG Studio Digitales. It is based on the German comic book series and magazine with the same name [de] published in the late 1990s. It is made in co-production with the UK production company: Wendy Promotions Ltd.,[2] German, ZDF Enterprises, as well as the Singapore-based production company, August Media Holdings.[3]

Synopsis[edit]

Wendy is a 15-year-old girl who lives at a riding school in the fictional locale of Rose Valley, Canada. Wendy and her friends tackle issues such as adolescence, coming-of-age, growing up, boys, relationships, friendship, family and most of all, horses.

The episodes are aimed at girls aged 6 to 11, especially those with an interest in horses. The show teaches lessons about being bold and staying true to oneself. The show has been airing since 2012.

Rights[edit]

The English speaking rights are controlled by Red Kite Distribution Limited. Horse and Country TV in the UK licensed the non-exclusive rights for the series in the UK, Australia and Sweden. The US rights were licensed by the American, Splash Entertainment-owned company, Kabillion.[4] It is currently aired, and dubbed on the subdivision channel: Kabillion Girls Rule! and is available on DISH, and YouTube. France TV Distribution and ZDF - Enterprises handle distribution of the French-speaking territories and the rest of the world respectively.

See also[edit]

  • Riding High (1995), another TV series based on the Wendy magazine

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Wendy | Red Kite Animation". redkite-animation.com. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
  2. ^ "Wendy". wendy.zdfe-b2b.de. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
  3. ^ "Wendy". wendy.zdfe-b2b.de. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
  4. ^ "Kabillion Sets Launch Date for 'Wendy'". Retrieved 2015-08-24.

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