ZDF, Disney onboard Claude

German broadcaster ZDF and Playhouse Disney UK have come onboard Claude, the animated series from Dot to Dot and Red and Blue Productions.

Claude (left) is based on David Wojtowycz’s illustrated books and tells the story of a little polar bear who moves from his icy home in the Artic to a big, bustling city where everything is new.

Claude will comprise 52×10′ episodes and has received support from the Media Programme and the Welsh IP Fund. The show is being animated in Cel Action by Dinamo Productions in Cardiff and will be unveiled at Mipcom. ZDF Enterprises is handling distribution.

Jonathan Boseley, VP of programming for Playhouse Disney UK, said: “We’re thrilled to be launching Claude on Playhouse Disney UK and we’re sure it will delight preschoolers and their parents. Following the channel’s continued success we’re looking to expand our UK acquisitions with hit shows like Claude that engage and inspire preschoolers with great storytelling and characters.”