Content Republic has entered a partnership with Telepool GmbH, the German film and television distribution outfit which will see Content Republic handle the digital release of some of Telepool's best selling titles.

The digital distribution outfit will release Germany's box office hit comedies 7 Dwarves and 7 Dwarves: The Wood Is Not Enough.

Other Telepool titles include Peter Brosens award winning drama Khadak and Robert Glinksi's drama based upon the novel by Nobel Prize winner Günther Grass, Call Of The Toad.

Content Republic will also be releasing 52 episodes of children's television series Franky Snow under the deal, which was negotiated by Julia Pahl for Telepool and Teun Hilte for Content Republic.

Teun Hilte, co-founder of Content Republic, said 'Telepool has consistently stood for quality, commercial fare for over 40 years so we are particularly pleased that they have chosen Content Republic to work with as part of their digital strategy going forward.'

Irina Ignatiew, executive vice president international of Telepool GmbH, said 'It is important for Telepool to capitalize on all new media opportunities that are currently being presented, such as the one offered by our partnership with Content Republic. Entering into the video on demand /digital distribution market is a key strategy which will allow us to remain competitive and keep focused on the needs of our clients and those of the market.'