Viacom has scored a big, fat hairy deal to acquire the rights to classic cartoon Garfield. The media group has entered a “definitive agreement” to acquire the IP from owners Paws and will develop a…
. The media group has entered a “definitive agreement” to acquire the IP from owners Paws and will develop a new Garfield animated series.’s library of big names includingIn addition to the new animated series – the first sinceaired on Cartoon Network in the U.S. in 2009 – Viacom will manage the global merchandising rights to the property. creator Jim Davis will continue to produce the Garfield syndicated comic strip as he has done since creating the lazy feline since 1976.
Davis added, “I’ve always tried to make people laugh with humor that is classic and appealing to both kids and adults. I’m delighted that is going to be placed in the capable hands of the folks at Nick. They know how to entertain and will be great stewards for the franchise. I am also excited to continue to do the thing that gets me out of bed every morning…the comic strip.”
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