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Event Spotlight
Fresh Market Fare MIPTV may be virtual this year (April 12-16), but that hasn’t stopped producers presenting fantastic new animated content to distributors and buyers all over the world. Here are several promising new toons that caught our attention. For more info about the online content event, visit www.miptv.com.
Tulipop
Package: Series 1: 26 x 7; Series 2: 26 x 7’ Animation Type: 2D Created by: Signý Kolbeinsdóttir Produced by: Tulipop (Iceland) Distributed by: Serious Lunch (U.K.) Synopsis: Tulipop is a mystical island in the middle of two seas and home to five very different, but equally loveable friends: Gloomy, a brave and adventurous mushroom girl; Bubble, her cautious, loyal brother; Fred a huggable Monster; Miss Maddy, a sassy monster bear, and the wise Mr. Tree. Growing up on an island where every day brings a surreal new adventure and nothing is quite what it seems can be challenging … but life’s small (or big) surprises are always more fun when you face them together. Stand-Out Qualities: Magical modern day fairytales drawn from Icelandic folk stories but relatable to children everywhere. Target Audience: Kids 4-6 Exec Quote: Helga Árnadóttir, CEO of Tulipop and the series producer, says, “Producing a high-quality TV series for global distribution has been our dream for years and we’re so happy to be bringing it to life now in partnership with such a talented team. We are also delighted to have teamed up with Serious Lunch who really share our vision for the series and for how we intend to grow the IP in the years to come.” Delivery Date: Nov. 21 (episodes 1-13), June 22 (episodes 14-26) Website: www.tulipop.com
Vee and the Golden Apple
Package: 13 x 2’ Animation Type: 2D Created & Directed by: Dimitar Petro Produced by: Dandelooo (France) and Studio Zmei (Bulgaria) Target Audience:
Kids 8-12 Synopsis: An epic comedy-adventure series about a spirited teen (Vee) who uncovers her town’s folkloric past and brings it roaring back to the present. But with the magic of old comes a primordial evil that threatens to destroy her home and all she’s ever known. Stand-Out Qualities: The show is billed as the first animated series based on the rich and unknown universe of Balkan legends and folklore! The main characters, starting as modern teens in a seemingly modern town, discover their unknown heritage with the viewer, making this wild world easily accessible and understandable. Series offers a contemporary style and creative visual style heavy on VFX and epic creatures. Exec Quote: “We fell in love with Zmei’s project during Cartoon Forum because of the stunning design, beautiful animation and rich storyline potential. In fact, we first wanted to distribute the series worldwide, but it turned out that Vee and the Golden Apple was such a ‘must-have’ program that we decided to co-produce it as well. The team of talent we gathered into making this wonderful universe then become a reality,” notes Emmanuèle Pétry Sirvin, Dandelooo partner and producer. Delivery: Winter 2022 / Spring 2023 Website: www.dandelooo.com
Lloyd of the Flies
Package: 52 x 11’ Animation Type: CGI and 2D mix Created by: Matthew Walker Produced & Distributed by: Aardman Synopsis: 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 maggot 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 eccentric tag-along, Cornea Butterfly. Together they explore the strange world beyond the compost bin, where there is no shortage of lessons for Lloyd to very nearly learn. Stand-Out Qualities: The cross-generational appeal – it’s a quality, character-driven, animated sitcom that will be enjoyed by the whole
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