MUMBAI: Hyderabad-based DQ Entertainment plc., the global animation, entertainment production and distribution company, has bagged the prestigious international studio of the year award at the 16th ceremony of Cartoons on the Bay, Italy 2012.

On the occasion, the Company has also announced that its CGI animated TV series, Iron Man, co-produced with Method Animation, France has won the Pulcinella Award for Best TV series for Teens. Also, Charlie Chaplin, co-produced with Method Animation, has been nominated for ‘Best TV series for Kids‘ at the festival.

Said DQ Entertainment chairman and CEO Tapaas Chakravarti, ? We are delighted to receive this special recognition in Europe, which is a validation of the dedication and hard work by DQE. This recognition will definitely motivate us to achieve even greater heights to continue producing and distributing highest quality animation content for television and feature films globally. This recognition is doubly validated by the best animated TV series award for ‘Iron Man‘ at the Pulcinella awards. It has been our honour to partner with Method Animation and Marvel on this production."

Cartoons on the Bay, Italy, is one of the most prestigious, international events for the animation industry. The festival and awards ceremony aims to foster creativity and support the commitment of worldwide authors and producers in linking arts and entertainment and to help professionals in choosing quality and innovative products.