QUIRKY NEW ANIMATED SITCOM "THE LIMO GUY"
Oct 11, 2008
TORONTO, ON, CANADA
The Fremantle Corporation is pleased to announce the acquisition of the new and quirky CG animated series LIMO GUY from Comet Entertainment Inc. and Kaleidoscope Productions. LIMO GUY is akin to the antics of SOUTHPARK with a twist of a modern day TAXI.
LIMO GUY (13 x 30 Minutes) is aimed at teens and young adults from 17 to 34. The sitcom's irreverent humor is rendered in flash animation and follows the exploits of twenty-something Freddie, the limo guy, as he chauffeurs mostly hilariously and dysfunctional clients uptown and downtown for minimum wage plus tips. Restless and discontent, Freddie is sure he's made for bigger things in life but driving the Limo puts food on the table and provides a daily excuse to spend a moment or two with the object of his affection, Rose, the bosses ''off-limits'' daughter.
'Limo Guy, not unlike most successful sitcoms, has a collection of characters that viewers will come to know and relate to - from Freddie's acerbic boss Charlie to Rose, the boss' gorgeous daughter. Then there is Freddie's bartender friend Sam and Sheila a.k.a. Honey, a working girl as well as a host of colourful clients.'It has been a while since I have come across a concept that made me laugh out loud,' quotes Irv Holender, head of The Fremantle Corporation.
The Fremantle Corporation recently acquired distribution to Comet Entertainment and Kaleidoscope Entertainment's animated six-pack of features FANTASTIC TALES. THE LIMO GUY is the second project from the co-production team to which Fremantle has obtained global distribution.
'We are delighted to be working with The Fremantle Corporation again, on our newest venture, Limo Guy' states Raquel Benitez President and CEO of Comet Entertainment.
ABOUT COMET ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Comet Entertainment Inc. is one of the fastest-growing entertainment content development and production companies in North America. Comet creates, designs, builds and delivers long and short form content. For more information about Comet Entertainment, please visit www.cometentertainment.com.
ABOUT KALEIDOSCOPE ENTERTAINMENT
Kaleidoscope Entertainment Inc. (KEI) is an established, diversified and independent Canadian entertainment company, founded in 1982. The production division, Kaleidoscope Productions, has produced the drama series ''Blood Ties'' as well as the reality show ''Bathroom Divas: So You Want To Be An Opera Star?'' (Bravo!) which recently won a Gemini Award. In addition, KEI produces the hot celebrity makeover series ''Look-A-Like'' distributed worldwide through its sister company The Fremantle Corporation. Kaleidoscope is currently shooting a family adventure feature in Utah that introduces the 26 half hour series ''Canyon Rangers''.
ABOUT THE FREMANTLE CORPORATION
A pioneer in Global Distribution since 1952, The Fremantle Corporation is honored to be continuing the tradition established by the late and venerable Paul Talbot. Now in its sixth decade, The Fremantle Corporation will be attending MIPCOM 2008 under the guidance of industry veteran Irv Holender. The Fremantle Corporation licenses to all markets and media worldwide, including the U.S. Fremantle continues to aggressively pursue quality product either completed, in production, and/or requiring co-production partners.
The Fremantle Corporation is part of Canada's Kaleidoscope Entertainment Group with its head office in Toronto and staff in Los Angeles and New York. For more information about the Fremantle Corporation including an extensive list of available programming, please visit www.fremantlecorp.com.
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For more information, please contact:
Michelle Daides,
Publicist
The Fremantle Corporation / Kaleidoscope Entertainment Inc.
T- 416-573-3960
E - michelle@mdmediainc.com
Lisa Dunn, VP Sales & Acquisitions, Kaleidoscope Entertainment,
T ' 416-443-9204 x229
E - lisadunn@kalent.com
Laura Peres,
Comet Entertainment Inc.
T-416-421-4229
E-sales@cometentertainment.com
The Fremantle Corporation is pleased to announce the acquisition of the new and quirky CG animated series LIMO GUY from Comet Entertainment Inc. and Kaleidoscope Productions. LIMO GUY is akin to the antics of SOUTHPARK with a twist of a modern day TAXI.
LIMO GUY (13 x 30 Minutes) is aimed at teens and young adults from 17 to 34. The sitcom's irreverent humor is rendered in flash animation and follows the exploits of twenty-something Freddie, the limo guy, as he chauffeurs mostly hilariously and dysfunctional clients uptown and downtown for minimum wage plus tips. Restless and discontent, Freddie is sure he's made for bigger things in life but driving the Limo puts food on the table and provides a daily excuse to spend a moment or two with the object of his affection, Rose, the bosses ''off-limits'' daughter.
'Limo Guy, not unlike most successful sitcoms, has a collection of characters that viewers will come to know and relate to - from Freddie's acerbic boss Charlie to Rose, the boss' gorgeous daughter. Then there is Freddie's bartender friend Sam and Sheila a.k.a. Honey, a working girl as well as a host of colourful clients.'It has been a while since I have come across a concept that made me laugh out loud,' quotes Irv Holender, head of The Fremantle Corporation.
The Fremantle Corporation recently acquired distribution to Comet Entertainment and Kaleidoscope Entertainment's animated six-pack of features FANTASTIC TALES. THE LIMO GUY is the second project from the co-production team to which Fremantle has obtained global distribution.
'We are delighted to be working with The Fremantle Corporation again, on our newest venture, Limo Guy' states Raquel Benitez President and CEO of Comet Entertainment.
ABOUT COMET ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Comet Entertainment Inc. is one of the fastest-growing entertainment content development and production companies in North America. Comet creates, designs, builds and delivers long and short form content. For more information about Comet Entertainment, please visit www.cometentertainment.com.
ABOUT KALEIDOSCOPE ENTERTAINMENT
Kaleidoscope Entertainment Inc. (KEI) is an established, diversified and independent Canadian entertainment company, founded in 1982. The production division, Kaleidoscope Productions, has produced the drama series ''Blood Ties'' as well as the reality show ''Bathroom Divas: So You Want To Be An Opera Star?'' (Bravo!) which recently won a Gemini Award. In addition, KEI produces the hot celebrity makeover series ''Look-A-Like'' distributed worldwide through its sister company The Fremantle Corporation. Kaleidoscope is currently shooting a family adventure feature in Utah that introduces the 26 half hour series ''Canyon Rangers''.
ABOUT THE FREMANTLE CORPORATION
A pioneer in Global Distribution since 1952, The Fremantle Corporation is honored to be continuing the tradition established by the late and venerable Paul Talbot. Now in its sixth decade, The Fremantle Corporation will be attending MIPCOM 2008 under the guidance of industry veteran Irv Holender. The Fremantle Corporation licenses to all markets and media worldwide, including the U.S. Fremantle continues to aggressively pursue quality product either completed, in production, and/or requiring co-production partners.
The Fremantle Corporation is part of Canada's Kaleidoscope Entertainment Group with its head office in Toronto and staff in Los Angeles and New York. For more information about the Fremantle Corporation including an extensive list of available programming, please visit www.fremantlecorp.com.
# # #
For more information, please contact:
Michelle Daides,
Publicist
The Fremantle Corporation / Kaleidoscope Entertainment Inc.
T- 416-573-3960
E - michelle@mdmediainc.com
Lisa Dunn, VP Sales & Acquisitions, Kaleidoscope Entertainment,
T ' 416-443-9204 x229
E - lisadunn@kalent.com
Laura Peres,
Comet Entertainment Inc.
T-416-421-4229
E-sales@cometentertainment.com
