Exclusive: Viva Kids chases US rights to "Cow on the run"

Viva Kids acquired the US distribution rights for the animated film Cow on the run; Viva president Victor Elizalde negotiated the deal with Alexandra Cruz of Copenhagen Bombay Sales during the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2021. Viva Kids also has US rights to Monkey star, which will premiere this week in Annecy.

Cow on the run tells the story of a cow named Yvonne who escapes capture and embarks on an adventure to find her freedom and her beloved son. The film is based on a true story that attracted international media attention in 2011.

The animated family adventure is produced by Sarita Christensen, CEO and founder of the Copenhagen Bombay Group; German producers Dorothe Beinemeier of Red Balloon Film GmbH and Torsten Poeck of TheManipulators GmbH. The film was written by writing duo Jess Kedward and Kirsty Peart (Via Dalmatia 101), and will be directed by Kristjan Møller (animation director, Spy next door, looking for Santa).

“This film has all the elements of a winner from the pedigree of writers, directors and production companies and we wanted to deliver Cow on the run to US audiences and families, "says Elizalde." Copenhagen Bombay has had tremendous success with The Big Bear and the Viva team is thrilled to be working with them on their latest project. "

Leading independent Los Angeles-based children's and family distributor Viva Kids has found success with a number of imported animated films, including 100% wolf with Jane Lynch, Samara Weaving and Loren Gray; Terra wily; Bigfoot's Son; Monster family with Jason Isaacs; Luis and the aliens with Will Forte and Lea Thompson; King of the monkeys with Jackie Chan; Tall tales with Kate Mara and Justin Long; StarDog and TurboCat with Charli D'Amelio and Luke Evans; Spy cat with Addison Rae; is ploy with John Stamos.

The Copenhagen Bombay Group represents three business areas: IP manufacturing, worldwide distribution and sales, including the Holy Cow agency, and learning products. Today the Group represents seven companies located in Denmark, Sweden and China. Owned by 30 original IP productions including its own animation studio and office specializing in brand strategy and digital content. Bombay projects have won numerous prizes and awards in Denmark and internationally and have been sold in more than 98 countries.