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Ten Shows to Catch at MIPJunior 2021 This year’s MIPJunior market has moved into the annual MIPCOM and is scheduled for Oct. 11-14 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. (No separate registration is required.) Here are some of the new, noteworthy animated shows that will be available to buyers at the market:
The Coop Troop
Superworm
Created by: Produced by Magic Light Pictures Based on: Superworm book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler Distributed by: Magic Light Pictures Format: 1 x 30’ Animation: CG animation provided by Blue Zoo Animation Studios Target Audience: Children and families Synopsis: A hero with a difference and a wonderfully entertaining villain clash in this joyful special. Superworm tells the story of a super-long, super-strong earthworm who always comes to the rescue of bugs and animals in distress. He can fish Beetle out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm’s rescue, when he’s captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily, all of his insect friends have a cunning plan. Stand-Out Qualities: This new film from the multi-Oscar-nominated Magic Light Pictures is narrated by the Oscar winner Olivia Colman and features a stellar voice cast including Patricia Allison, Rob Brydon, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Cariad Lloyd and Matt Smith. A comedy drama with wonderfully entertaining characters, stunning visuals and a sweeping score for the whole family to enjoy. Exec Quote: Martin Pope, co-founder of Magic Light Pictures, says, “This is our ninth animated adaptation of a Donaldson/Scheffler title and we are delighted to be producing it for BBC One this Christmas. It’s a lovely comedy. Superworm is a brilliant central character, who has great friends who will ultimately triumph over the wonderfully entertaining villain.” Website: www.magiclightpictures.com
Created by: Colin Williams and Alex T. Smith Distributed by: Sixteen South Rights and Tencent in China Format: 52 x 11’ Animation: CGI Target Audience: Boys and girls 6 - 9 Synopsis: The Coop Troop is a gang of five unlikely heroes: hyperactive rabbit Maggie, eccentric inventor Flo the chicken, bon vivant swine Clive, excitable lamb Billy and enigmatic egg, Jo d’Oeuf. Thirsty for adventure and eager to escape their mundane farm life, their mission is to help any animal with a problem – and they’re kept busy by the precious and very pampered pets in the nearby town of Animauville. Stand-Out Qualities: This super-deluxe, fast, funny, farcical and feathery new comedy series is a co-production between Sixteen South, Mikros Animation, France Télévisions and Tencent Kids and features filmic animation with rib-tickling story lines. Exec Quote: Collin Williams, showrunner at 16 South, says, “After the doom and gloom of 2020, we wanted to create a ridiculous and silly series that would be funny enough to make kids spit their dinner all over the screen while watching! Imagine The A Team — only with animals, and animated in Pixar quality CGI — that’s what we’re making!” Delivery Date: 2022 Website: www.sixteensouth.tv
Alma’s Way
Created by: Sonia Manzano Produced by: Fred Rogers Productions, PBS KIDS Distributed by: Sinking Ship Entertainment Format: 40 x 22’, also available as 11’ Type of Animation: 2D Target Audience: Kids 4-6 Synopsis: Six-year-old Alma is a proud Bronx-born, Puerto Rican girl
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