• Multichannel News, Tuesday, December 11, 2007 11 AM

Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation are creating a 26-episode animated comedy series tentatively called "The Penguins of Madagascar" based on characters from the feature film and its upcoming sequel. The series will debut on the cable net in early 2009 and follow the exploits of four penguins who believe they lead an elite strike force from the Central Park Zoo headquarters.

"This is a partnership that brings together two creative-driven companies who share a belief that great characters and stories are the essential ingredients to success, whether it's on the big or small screen," says Cyma Zarghami,president of Nickelodeon & MTV Networks Kids and Family Group. "We can't wait to treat our audience to the same vibrant and vivid CG animation that audiences loved in the film." As a film, "Madagascar" -- released in 2005 - was a huge hit, garnering $536 million in worldwide box office revenue, according to DreamWorks.

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