Sprout Announces Newest Original Series KODY KAPOW, Debuting in 2017

Sprout, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment's 24-hour preschool network, has announced the upcoming launch of KODY KAPOW, the newest addition to its increasing portfolio of original series. Kody Kapow is slated to debut on Sprout in early 2017 and builds upon the network's emphasis on delivering high quality original content to families; Zodiak Kids Studios will produce.

Sprout has also announced the renewal of original series RUFF-RUFF, TWEET AND DAVE for a second season, with a fall 2016 premiere - the animated series has become one of the network's highest reaching shows among women 18-49, reaching over 2 million women in that demographic. In addition, a RUFF-RUFF, TWEET AND DAVE Christmas special will debut this fall, as well as a Hanukkah special based on Nina's World, Sprout's original animated series which stars Rita Moreno. Rounding out the holiday specials will be a Terrific Trucks Christmas movie based on the new original live action series set to premiere on Sprout in July.

"Over the past year, Sprout has doubled the amount of original series on our air, and that number steadily increases with the upcoming launch of Kody Kapow," said Frances Berwick, president, Lifestyle Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. "We know our new content is resonating with our audience - our recent launch of FLOOGALS attracted new viewers to the network at a 30% increase in its first six weeks. With these strong additions to our lineup, we continue to deliver exclusive programming that drives families to watch together and keeps them engaged and inspired."

Kody Kapow is about an aspiring martial arts-style superhero named Kody who spends the summer with his extended family in a small village in China. His grandfather, a martial arts master, teaches Kody ancient lessons of mindfulness, patience and perseverance, which Kody employs as he and his super spy cousin set off on adventures in the village together with their tiger friend Stripes. The series is created by Alexander Bar and developed for television by Robin Stein and Dan Franklin. The executive producer for Zodiak Kids Studios is Eryk Casemiro; animation will be produced by Canadian studio Arc Productions.

To learn more about Sprout's programming, please visit www.sproutonline.com.

About Zodiak Kids Zodiak Kids is a global independent leader in kids entertainment, combining Banijay Group's dedicated kids production company, consumer products and sales division. The company's production arm

is Zodiak Kids Studios with offices in Paris & London. Zodiak Kids has dedicated international sales and consumer products teams representing programming from Zodiak Kids Studios and third party producers.

Zodiak Kids boasts one of the largest, high-quality kids catalogues in the world, which includes; Mister Maker, the ultimate arts and craft show; The Ranch, a hit in France and Germany; Zack & Quack, the pre-school show rolling out worldwide; LoliRock, the brand new girls series bursting with magic, mystery and music; Waybuloo, the CBeebies pre-school hit; Extreme Football, the full CGI series packed with spectacular challenges; Totally Spies!, the international hit animation series; Get Blake!, the unique slapstick animated cartoon series; and FLOOGALS the unique CGI series recently launched on Sprout in the US.

www.zodiakkids.com

About Sprout Sprout is the 24-hour preschool TV network that reflects real kids and the real worlds they are growing up in. Sprout's original programming inspires families to experience the possibilities in every single day, and includes animated series "Nina's World," "Ruff-Ruff, Tweet & Dave" and "Floogals." Sprout's "Sunny Side Up" is the only morning show for preschoolers and broadcasts live from NBCU Studios in Rockefeller Plaza. Launched in 2005 and now in over 58 million US homes, Sprout is a network of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Please visit sproutonline.com for additional information.

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