Madgic Distribution gets rights to CBeebies’ Football Fantastics

Football Fantastics is produced by Strike

Paris-based Madgic Distribution has acquired the TV sales rights to CBeebies live-action sitcom Football Fantastics.

Produced by Strike, the 10×15’ series follows six kids who come together every weekend at their local football group, where friendships are forged and adventures unfold on and off the pitch.

Football Fantastics features songs, comedy moments and cameos from professional England footballers including Alessia Russo and Olly Watkins, as well as regular appearances from former Lioness Jill Scott. The show debuted on CBeebies in the UK last year.

Lionel Marty, MD of Madgic Distribution, said: “Sports-themed programming for children continues to have huge appeal and we are confident that this will be a hit with audiences during the FIFA World Cup this summer. Football Fantastics captures the joy of the game and teaches kids about fun, friendship and teamwork.”