Nickelodeon International and Nickelodeon India collaborate for 'The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj'
Nickelodeon International is partnering with Nickelodeon India to co-produce The Twisted Timeline by Sammy & Raj. The new series marks the first collaboration between the leading children's entertainment brand and the leading Indian children's brand of India's fastest growing entertainment network.
“The popularity of international content is on the rise and Nickelodeon is focused on meeting the growing demand for diverse and creative stories for a global audience. This groundbreaking partnership with Viacom18 goes beyond content for kids as we seek to embrace greater diversity both on screen and behind the camera, ”said Jules Borkent, Executive Vice President, Kids & Family, ViacomCBS Networks International.
Currently in production with Nickelodeon India, The Twisted Timeline by Sammy & Raj is scheduled to launch on Nickelodeon International in 2021. With a mysterious time-altering app at your fingertips, the series follows the reality-bending adventures of a pair of cousin-siblings as they pause, rewind, fast-forward and slow down. they work their way through a whole series of wild laughing exploits.
Nina Hahn, SVP International Production & Development, Nickelodeon International, said: “In the creative world, geographic boundaries have shrunk as more content is drawn by the hands of global artists from all corners of the world. The idea for this series was developed in collaboration with the team in India as we searched for a way to blend Western and Eastern narrative elements. Indian culture is an integral part of the DNA of this series and we look forward to sharing these elements with our global audience. "
International collaboration is underway for the new 2D 20 x 30 'animated series, with animation and storyboard developed in India, script underway in the US and UK, and casting started in the US.
“Over the years, Nickelodeon India has created successful local IPs and characters that kids love. This partnership with Nickelodeon International has gone beyond the boundaries of creativity and testifies to the success of Nick India and Nick International in creating innovative content. Further strengthen the capabilities of the Indian animation industry. We are delighted to partner with Nickelodeon International for this show and look forward to working together in creating this series for children around the world, ”commented Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head of Hindi Children's Television and Mass Entertainment Network. by Viacom18.
Anu Sikka, Head Creative, Content & Research, Kids TV Network at Viacom18, added: “Children's imaginations and aspirations are universal and it is this learning that has brought this show to life. The series will feature stories that children around the world will find recognizable and engaging, hopefully opening up more opportunities for future collaboration. Our efforts are to ensure that children can experience the best of animation and that this show stimulates their imaginations and transports them to a new world of adventure. "
The Twisted Timeline by Sammy & Raj is overseen by Sikka and Chris Rose, VP Animation for Nickelodeon International. The lead writer is Jordan Gershowitz, whose TV credits include Tom and Jerry Joy, Gigantosaurus, Taffy e Kitty unicorn rainbow butterfly.
