Irish animation firm secures major international deals

The Irish animation company behind the Picme and Twisted Tales cartoon series has landed two major new international deals.

The agreements secured by Dublin-based Jam Media mean that more than 100 million people in around 50 countries will now be able to watch their children's shows.

The firm has signed an exclusive worldwide distribution deal with HIT Entertainment, which also controls the rights for Bob The Builder.

The BBC has also commissioned 26 episodes of Twisted Tales for broadcast in Britain.