NickToons U.K. Buys Beyblade: Metal Fusion

Nick U.K. has picked up the broadcast rights to 51 episodes of the Nelvana series Beyblade: Metal Fusion.

Nelvana co-produces the series with d-rights and it will begin airing as part of NickToons’ U.K.’s boys action block in September.

‘Beyblade has always been a favorite with kids and has developed into a truly classic brand,’ says Lynn Chadwick, VP of worldwide sales and distribution for Nelvana. ‘NickToons is a great broadcast platform to drive awareness of the latest iteration of the series, bringing it to the attention of a brand new audience, many experiencing it for the first time.’

‘We’re delighted to be bringing Beyblade: Metal Fusion to NickToons,’ says Debbie Macdonald, VP programming director of Nickelodeon U.K. ‘It’s great for our action block which keeps kids entertained with the best animation and we’re sure our young audiences will love this much-loved classic.’