MUMBAI: Hyderabad-based animation and entertainment content production and distribution company DQ Entertainment (DQE) has joined hands with Germany-based programming distributor, licensor and producer ZDF Enterprises to co-produce a new high definition series ?The Jungle Book Safari?.

The first season is a combination of animation and live action which will have the famous animated characters from The Jungle Book TV Series, Mowgli - the man cub, Baloo - the bear and all his friends, who will host the episodes to introduce various species of live action animals to kids and families in an enjoyable ?edutainment? format.

DQE Group CEO Tapaas Chakravarti said, "This is a unique and creative format combining animation and live action. I am sure it will be great success with the children viewing it, providing them education and entertainment both rolled into one! We hope to continue our association with ZDFE by producing similar exceptional content for global audiences."

Aimed at children in the age group of 6-10 years, the series will feature short fun facts and surprising information on the animal world bringing in educational and entertainment value to this unique show. Live action documentary footage of the animals in short, non-fiction parts will be combined with animated sequences from the Jungle Book.

ZDFE.junior VP Arne Lohmann said, "This new series will entertain and educate at the same time. Even adults will learn new things about wild life and will love to watch that programme with their kids. It will be as much fun as the animated series. We are happy to coproduce again with DQ Entertainment."