Lloyd of the Flies - Aardman's new CGI animated series

Award-winning independent animation studio, Aardman, has given the green light to a brand new comedy series for children ages 7 to 11 entitled Lloyd of the Flies (Lloyd of the Flies). CITV (UK) has acquired the series of 52 episodes, each lasting 11 minutes, which will be made using a mix of CGI and 2D animation. Production will be a milestone for Aardman, as the first CGI series produced entirely by the studio's creative center at its headquarters in Bristol.

Lloyd of the Flies (Lloyd of the Flies) tells the adventures of Lloyd B. Fly, a housefly and the middle child of 453. Lloyd lives with his parents, his little sister PB and their 225 worm siblings inside a compost bin they call home. In the series, Lloyd and PB are often accompanied by Lloyd's best friend, Abacus Woodlouse, and the eccentric Cornea Butterfly. Together they explore the strange world beyond the compost bin, where there is no shortage of lessons for Lloyd to almost learn.

The series is created and directed by Matt Walker (winner of a jury prize at Aspen Shortsfest, Special Jury Mention at Clermont-Ferrand and best graduate film at the Annecy Int'l Animation Film Festival 2006). Aardman's Sarah Cox will serve as Executive Creative Director.

"Matt is such an exciting talent with a unique comic perspective, and we're thrilled to be working with him Lloyd of the Flies “Commented Cox. "We think it's a show with a real global reach that will eventually be screened in as many territories as there are ours Shaun the sheep. Lloyd and his misadventures will make both children and their families laugh and we're delighted to have CITV as a partner - it's the perfect home for these tiny, fun and colorful characters that Matt has created. ".

Walker added: “I can't wait to bring Lloyd's weird and witty world to life. It's a life familiar to many of us - as Lloyd tries to prove his worth in a world he doesn't fully understand, while dealing with friendship, family, food acquisition, and not being crushed or eaten. . Born out of my love of insects and a puny title, Lloyd of the Flies is an entomology comedy that draws inspiration from the insects we're used to seeing around the house and gives an idea of ​​what they're doing when we're not paying attention. "

Darren Nartey, ITV Head of Acquisitions, said, “We are absolutely thrilled to be working with Aardman to bring Lloyd of the Flies to CITV. It's a great idea and our audiences will love the dynamic British sense of humor. '

Lloyd of the Flies (Lloyd of the Flies) is the flagship project of the government-funded Young Audiences Content Fund (YACF), which is managed by the BFI and supports the creation of distinctive, high-quality content for audiences up to age 18. The Fund offers production funding for projects that have secured a broadcast commitment from a UK public service broadcaster to make the program available to a UK audience on a free and regulated Ofcom service.

Jackie Edwards, Head of the Young Audiences Content Fund, BFI, commented: “We are absolutely delighted to be able to help bring Lloyd of the Flies to the screen. It's an incredibly entertaining animated series that mirrors the contemporary life of children and families across the UK with a fresh British sense of humor. '