Chief International Correspondent

Two of Europe’s largest television companies, Germany’s ZDF and France Televisions, both public broadcasters, have signed on to the CGI-animated comedy drama “20 Dance Street,” which has been greenlit for production.

France Televisions acquired the series as a pre-sale. In a separate deal, Belgian public broadcaster RTBF acquired the series for Belgium.

The latest show from Federation Studios' Cottonwood Media, "20 Dance Street," is being distributed internationally by Federation Kids & Family and ZDF Studios. It will be introduced to buyers at both this week's Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre and Cannes' Mipcom trade show next month. With 26 half-hour episodes, it will be one of the heaviest new European premium animation series to hit those markets.