'Transformers Animated' sells widely

ER sells series to more than 80 territories

By ALI JAAFAR, JOHN HOPEWELL

CANNES — U.K.-based Entertainment Rights has inked deals in more than 80 territories for the “Transformers Animated” skein as well as a special 70-minute episode.

Key new territories sold by Entertainment include Italy through Mediaset; Australia, Latin America and India through Turner Broadcasting; Israel, the Netherlands and Belgium through Jetix; Australia through Network 10; New Zealand through TV3; Singapore through Mediacorp TV12; and Brazil through TV Globo.