The animated series presented at MIP Junior 2020
The annual MIP Junior children's content event (www.mipjunior.com) will be held from 12 to 14 October in mixed form both at the famous Palais de Festival in Cannes, France, and online with MIP Rendezvous Cannes. Here are some animated series that will be presented:
Big Blue
Package: 52 x 11 "
Animation style: 2D
Created by: Gyimah Gariba
Produced by: Guru Study
Synopsis: Big Blue follows the underwater adventures of brothers Lettie and Lemo, who lead a bizarre crew of submarines, and a magical clandestine ocean fairy named Bacon Berry. The protagonists explore and protect the inhabitants of a vast planet, covered by the ocean. The series is filled with humor and high-stakes adventures and will inspire kids to make their world a better place, as they dive deep into the mysteries of the ocean.
Exceptional qualities: Adventurous, comical, inspiring
recipients: Children 5-9 years
“Get ready to jump in Big blue! We are very excited to unveil this new epic adventure for kids of all ages. It's the perfect time for a show like this. Together with their bizarre misfit crew, Lettie and Lemo set out to explore, protect and reunite their underwater world filled with creatures from all walks of life. The series shows the importance of discovering and caring for our environment and how, by working together, we can make our world a better place, ”says Jonathan Abraham, VP of Sales and Business Development at Guru.
Delivery date: 2021
The Boo Inn
Package: 52 x 11 'in development
Animation style: 2D
Created by: Josh Selig, Celia Catunda and Kiko Mistrorigo
Produced by: Pinguim Content and Little Airplane Productions
Synopsis: The Boo Inn follows the fun adventures of seven-year-old Oliver, his little sister Abigail and the ghost dog resident of the haunted hotel named Salami. The three try to keep all the owners of the inn happy (both past and present), preventing them from becoming aware of the presence of ghosts.
Two of the world's leading animation companies have joined forces to develop this spectacular new comic series for young children.
recipients: Children 4-8 years
“We are delighted to partner with Little Airplane on this wonderful new show,” says Celia Catunda, co-founder of Pinguim Content. “Its main characters - Oliver, a creative and imaginative problem solver who believes in all things supernatural and otherworldly; Abigail, a sweet, spontaneous and joyful bundle of energy; and the enthusiastic talkative Salami - sure to please kids all over the world, who love all things spooky! "
Delivery date: TBA
www.pinguimcontent.com | www.littleairplane.com
Pip and Posy
Package: 52 x 7 "
Animation style: CG
Created by: Based on the books by Axel Scheffler
Produced by: Magic Light Pictures animated by Blue Zoo. The series is produced by Michael Rose and Martin Pope and produced by Vici King for Magic Light Pictures. Magic Light showrunner is Jeroen Jaspaert (Stick man, The Highway Rat) and the director of Blue Zoo is Matthew Tea.
Distributed by: Magic Light Pictures
Synopsis: Pip and Posy is a story of friendship and empathy that talks about the ups and downs of preschoolers' lives and shows how we can all help each other. Featuring a delightful cast of engaging and adorable cute animals, the series follows the colorful adventures of the forgetful rabbit Pip and the impulsive mouse Posy, the two inseparable friends who love to use their imaginations to create a wonderful game world.
Exceptional qualities: Magic Light Pictures' first ever preschool series, Academy Award nominated, Pip and Posy it is full of joy, humor and friendship, which mirrors the small dramas of the life of young children.
recipients: Nursery school
Quote Exec: “We are very excited to be in production for our first ever preschool series. Axel Scheffler creates truly enchanting worlds and we can't wait for viewers to join Pip and Posy for their fun adventures, ”says Michael Rose, co-founder of Magic Light Pictures.
Delivery date: First quarter 2021
Royals Next Door
Package: 52 x 11′
Animation style: 2D with photo backgrounds
Created by: Veronica Lassenius
Produced by: Pikkukala (Helsinki / Barcelona), Lunanime (Belgium) and Ink and Light Films (Ireland)
Distributed by: Dandeloo
Synopsis: Crown Princess Stella just got the best news of her life! Due to the water damage in the castle (King Bob forgot to turn off the tap), the royal family has to move. Queen Kat sees it as the perfect opportunity to modernize! In keeping with King Bob's royal motto "closer to the people", they decide to live in a normal house in the municipality of a suburb.. It's time to show people that royalty are like everyone else, and Stella, who has her own Royal Vlog on YouTube, will also share anecdotes about her new life as a regular girl, review everyday items, share surprising discoveries, and more. yet.
Exceptional qualities: Original 2D graphic style with photo backgrounds, strong feminine character.
recipients: Children 7-12 years
Dandeloo co-founders Jean-Baptiste Wéry and Emmanuèle Petry say: “The series is loosely based on the preteen life of Veronica, a Finnish girl living abroad, this sweet and funny comedy will touch anyone who is trying to 'fit in'. The series illustrates the difficulties of being "a little different" and learning to adapt, learn and grow in a new environment without losing one's identity "
Delivery date: From November 2020 to November 2021.
Bobble the Little Witch (Bobble the Little Witch)
Package: 26 x 11 '
Animation style: 2D
Created and produced by: Gutsy Animations
Synopsis: After Bobble's parents decide to scale down and leave town, to go to a small house in the land of his eccentric great-aunt Pearl in the countryside, Bobble learns to communicate with nature and carries the stories of his adventures in his bright purple hair. Led by Great Aunt Pearl, Bobble learns some magic and uncovers the power and secrets of the world of nature. With an unlimited resource of imagination, Bobble invents beautiful stories, sews clothes and builds amazing structures - like a tree house or insect hotel - from natural and recycled materials.
Exceptional qualities: The series combines exceptional visuals with stories inspired by Nordic nature, mythology and folklore, a magical environment and creative outdoor play schemes to encourage children to connect with the natural world around us.
recipients: Children 6-9 years
Reetta Ranta, Head of Branding and Development at Gutsy Animations and creator of the animated series says: “At Gutsy Animations we want to make a positive impact on the world, people and the environment and create bold content for a global audience. This is the starting point of our new green kids brand, at a time when it is more necessary than ever. Bobble the little witch will be a celebration of nature, community and sustainable life ",
Delivery date: TBC
Oggy and the Cockroaches - Next Gen (Oggy and the Cockroaches)
Package: 78 x 7 "
Animation style: 2D
Created by: Jean-Yves Raimbaud
Directed by: Khalil Ben Naamane
Produced by: Marc du Pontavice (for Xilam Animation)
Distributed by: Xilam Animation
Synopsis: After the 20th anniversary of his iconic and famous slapstick comic series Oggy and the cockroaches, Xilam Animation is now preparing to launch an updated version of the series. Oggy and the Cockroaches - Next Gen that will see Oggy take responsibility for parenting, while the daughter of his Indian friends, a seven-year-old elephant named Piya, will come to stay at her home. Piya is kindhearted, carefree, full of energy and derails Oggy's daily routine completely, as the blue cat must learn to become a parent. This is a dream come true for the cockroaches, who see Piya as a new way to ruin Oggy's life. With a refreshed look and feel, the new iteration of Oggy and the Cockroaches brings attention to emotions, tenderness and friendship.
recipients: Kids
Quote Exec: Marc du Pontavice, CEO of Xilam Animation, says, “We are so excited to bring this updated version of our flagship series to the millions of Oggy fans. While remaining faithful to the DNA of the property, Oggy and the Cockroaches - Next Gen it comes with more emotion and tenderness. We believe this will deepen the audience experience and increase their attachment to our lovely characters. ”
Delivery date: Autumn 2021
Jade Armor
Package: 26 x 26′
Animation style: Full CG
Created by: TeamTO and Chloe Miller
Produced by: TeamTO
Synopsis: An action comedy starring an unlikely teenage heroine, who possesses an even more unlikely array of powers and awesome high-tech armor! The latest in a long line of strong and powerful women, Cho Yu's life takes an unexpected turn when she wears a mysterious bracelet, sent to her anonymously in the mail. Like the legendary superhero of the same name, Cho is immediately shrouded in jade armor. With his kung fu talents suddenly leveled up, now it's up to Cho to embody this epic hero, with the help of his friends Theo and Lin, and the mystical Beasticons that accompany the Armor.
Comedy, action and adventure! Jade Armor is a character-based story with the added bonus of being a part of the fantastic world of kung fu, featuring entertaining villains who are both comical and evil.
recipients: 6-10 children
Quote Exec: "With her bubbly and courageous heroine who comes from a long line of strong women, Jade Armor it's a project very dear to my heart, ”comments executive producer Corinne Kouper. "This modern girl role model is fun and relevant to the children's space and interestingly appeals to the teen audience as well."
Delivery date: Autumn 2021
Future Bros.
Package: 52 x 11 "
Animation style: CG
Created by: Chris Karwowski and Joe Wong
Produced and distributed by: One Animation (creators of two time Emmy nominated oddbods, Insectiles, Antiks e Rob the robot). Executive produced by Richard Thomas and Michele Schofield.
Synopsis: Future Bros. is a fun and thoughtful comedy that follows the life of the genius of seven-year-old boy Andy who, by means of his invention of the time machine, comes face to face with himself at 13 and realizes what he is sorely lacking . Andy7 is a self-motivated and energetic genius, while Andy13 is lazy, moody and celebrates all that is stupid and mediocre. Andy7 knows that there is greatness in his future self and will extract it from him, one nugget at a time. Andy7 will have to create mind-blowing inventions, lead a group of kids who come to him for adventure, and transform his future self into the teenager he wants to be. This time travel show, (without all that annoying time travel) is about two people with very different perspectives, bumping their heads in the direction their life should go.
recipients: 6-11 children
Exec Quotes: Michele Schofield, SVP Content Distribution at One Animation, says: “Future Bros. it's charming and thoughtful, while also being a lot of fun, and we're very excited to bring this series to market for the first time. Through the eyes of seven-year-old Andy, the series offers a unique and refreshing look at the growing pains children face as they begin to think about what shape they want their life to take and recognize the control they have over their future self. We are confident that its core message that persistence will lead to positive changes in your life, but that you can still have a lot of fun along the way, will resonate with international audiences. "
Delivery date: 18 months from the go-ahead
Paddles
Package: 52 x 11′
Animation style: CGI
Created by: Denise and Francis Fitzpatrick, creators of Jakers!
Produced by: Futurum Kids
Synopsis: Paddles tells the story of a polar bear cub accidentally brought by the Stork to a frozen Shannon river in Ireland and raised by a pack of Irish wolfhounds. A fascinating, exciting and very witty series that, through the adventures of its funny and adorable star, shows its young audience that being different is something to celebrate and enjoy.
Exceptional qualities: The show boasts all the invention, the endearing characters, and the high production values they made Jakers! a hit in multiple regions as well as a very successful licensed property. With a talented team behind it that includes not just Tim Harper but respected animator Somu Mohapatra and award-winning writers Hickey & McCoy from the US and Danny Stack from the UK, this is a show that looks set to hit the charts.
recipients: Preschool 4-7
Quote Exec: Brendan Kelly, Head of Sales at FuturumKids, notes: “Following the UK broadcaster Cartoonito's anchor sale, we are delighted with the keen interest of broadcasters around the world - Paddles it is a special sight and possesses all the qualities made famous by Jakers!"
Delivery date: September 30th
Circle Square
Format: 40 x 7′
Animation style: 2D digital
Created by: The McLeod brothers
Produced by: Wyndley Animation Ltd.
Synopsis: Circle Square is a show about a community of nine houses, each housing a distinctive character or family. There is a useful dragon, a shy yeti, a rowdy family of humans, a mixed family of wizards, some very peculiar owls, a gloomy dog, two fantastic living instruments, an active old bear, and some talking and talking pines. “It's not the usual mix of characters,” explains Myles McLeod. "We wanted each family to be truly distinctive because we have a lot of characters in the community."
Exceptional qualities: Big on comedy, Circle Square he also has a big heart. Empathy, community and closeness are at the center. The quirky characters in its diverse cast reflect a true cross-section of a typical neighborhood: old, young, family, individual, friend. All kinds of people, every family - and home! - very different from the next; yet all there for each other, always ready to help each other, providing valuable lessons to children on the importance of community, cooperation and collaboration. Warm and fun with a unique visual aesthetic, Circle Square reflects a child's first discovery of the outside world beyond his home and his natural curiosity about what it is like and what they can do there.
recipients: Preschool 3-6
Quote Exec:Helen Brunsdon, executive producer of Wyndley Animation, says, “We are really excited about our brand new show, which is currently in pre-production. At the center is a show about community, about helping each other and about living alongside a fabulous range of neighbors - all strong themes that we think will have great international appeal. "
Delivery date: December 2021
wyndleyanimation.uk
