The first two films of this six-picture deal are Shredderman Rules!, starring Devon Werkheiser, Tim Meadows and Dave Coulier, which premiered on Nickelodeon on 9 June and Last Day of Summer, starring Jansen Pannetierre and Eli Vargas which premiered earlier this month. DVD releases for both titles are scheduled for 28 August.

In addition, the first installment of the Roxy Hunter franchise, Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost starring Aria Wallace will debut on Nickelodeon later this year and arrive on DVD shortly after the on-air premiere. The second movie, Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman arrives on DVD next year.

SPWAG president Peter Schlessel said, “Dolphin’s reputation as producers of quality product for the pre-teen audience is well established, and we are delighted to be working with them. We anticipate Dolphin playing a critical role in Sony’s strategic product mix for the family market, and we are excited to be in business with the young talent Bill works with.”

Dolphin Entertainment president Bill O’Dowd says, “Sony is the ideal partner for our line of high-end family entertainment. Peter and his team expressed very clearly their desire for these movies, and we are confident that their unmatched marketing and distribution talents will bring our films to the widest possible audience. Simply put, their vision for our business together has been awe-inspiring."