The Cramp Twins Garners Renowned Pulcinella Award for "Best TV Series for Children"

The Cramp Twins Garners Renowned Pulcinella Award for "Best TV Series for Children"

MUNICH, Germany, May 9/PRNewswire/ --

- TV-Loonland's co-production selected from among 40 shows - On the heels of "Pettson and Findus" honours, second success at Cartoons on the Bay international festival

TV-Loonland's co-production The Cramp Twins, Series II was honoured with the renowned Pulcinella Award at the "Cartoons on the Bay" international festival. The children's cartoon series, beloved the world over, had been nominated along with four other productions for the coveted prize in the category of "Best TV Series for Children", impressing the international jury with "its unusual, unconventional character design and interesting series concept, which is a funny depiction of real life." The recognition of The Cramp Twins marks TV-Loonland's second success at the renowned competition in the Italian city of Positano. In April 2001 TV-Loonland's hit series Pettson and Findus was recognised by the international jury as the best children's series.

"We are extremely pleased that our co-production The Cramp Twins, which brings in very high viewing figures worldwide, was not only nominated for this internationally recognised European prize, but that it was honoured as best children's series out of a total of 40 programmes submitted," rejoiced TV-Loonland CEO Selma Käppel. " By working together with such a prestigious international partner as Cartoon Network, we succeeded in creating a fantastic series that blends in seamlessly with other high-quality TV-Loonland co-productions. We have been able to market it internationally with outstanding success since its first broadcast in the UK.", the CEO said.

Finn Arnesen, SVP Original Animation and Acquisitions Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Toonami added: "The Cramp Twins continues to engage and entertain kids all over the world on Cartoon Network. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to the shows' success on winning a Pulchinella."

Contact: Ilona McLean, Director Press/Investor Relations, Phone +49-89-20508-0, Email: imclean@loonland.com

Source: TV-Loonland AG

Contact: Ilona McLean, Director Press/Investor Relations, Phone +49-89-20508-0, Email: imclean@loonland.com

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