Universal Distributing Geronimo Stilton DVDs in Europe

Universal Studios International Entertainment has won the rights to release hit animated series Geronimo Stilton on DVD in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Benelux.

The deal calls for the company to release all 26 22-minute first-season episodes of the series, which is a co-production of Atlantyca Entertainment and Moonscoop.

‘This new agreement for home entertainment rights continues the incredible momentum sparked by the new animated series and is the next natural step in sharing the beloved Geronimo Stilton character with children throughout the world,’ said Claudia Mazzucco, CEO, Atlantyca Entertainment.

The new fully completed Geronimo Stilton series, produced with the participation of RAI, M6 France and pre-sold to Radio-Canada, had a successful premiere on September 15th on Italy’s Rai 2.

Based on the award-winning Geronimo Stilton international kids’ book series by Edizioni Piemme, the series, centers on the life and adventures of mouse-author Geronimo Stilton who works as a journalist for the fictional newspaper The Rodent’s Gazette.