Turner Broadcasting and MGM Worldwide Television have inked a deal for "Pink Panther & Pals," a new 26-episode half-hour animated series that will air on Cartoon Network channels worldwide in fall 2009. "In addition to Cartoon Network's interest in the series, international buyers have been especially eager for us to produce another Pink Panther series," MGM Worldwide Television co-president Gary Marenzi said. "The character is drawn a little younger to depict the Pink Panther as a teenager, although he will be instantly recognizable with his signature walk and devil-may-care attitude," executive producer David Corbett said.

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