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Eight New Shows You Should Catch at MIPTV While not everyone is going to the MIPTV market in France this spring (April 4-6), lots of hot new animated shows will be seeking buyers and distributors at the Cannes-based event. Here are some of the toons that caught our attention:
Margot and the Space Robots
Created by: Everybody on Deck Distributed by: Dandelooo Format: Half-hour Special Type of Animation: 2D/Digital Target Audience: Kids 6-11 Target Audience: When Margot sees a laser beam from outer space land on the water tower in the middle of the night, she tells herself that she has been dreaming. But two cruel aliens have landed and want to enslave the population of Aquaville! However, after Margot meets Gabriel, a robot with the appearance of a human boy, they become friends and decide to sabotage the aliens’ plan — because nothing is impossible when artificial and human forces come together! Stand-Out Qualities: Original design, a new take on friendship, a comedy about a parent becoming a robot and the attraction of the new digital world. In an increasingly digital world, screens are taking over all activities. In this film Margot’s parents are getting far too absorbed in the digital world and this helps her realize the importance of “real” friendship. Exec Quote: Emmanuèle Pétry Sirvin, Partner at Dandelooo, tells us, “We are honored that the very talented producer Everybody on Deck has chosen Dandelooo as the worldwide distributor for this outstanding original special, which will be on air on France TV for Christmas. It’s a character-driven animated comedy, offering great entertainment that expresses positive and important messages such as friendship, being different, understanding feelings and the significant pull and appeal of our new digital world.” Delivery Date: April 30, 2022 dandelooo.com
Girls of Olympus
Created by: The Animation Band Distributed by: Serious Kids Type of Animation: 2D/CG Target Audience: Girls 6-9 Synopsis: Three high school girls discover their true identities as reincarnations of the goddesses Athena, Aphrodite and Artemis. Embracing their new supernatural talents, they move between reality and fantasy worlds, fighting mythological creatures and slamming their school grades. Evading adult suspicions, they go after Ares, the God of War. Stand-Out Qualities: An epic serial with strong storytelling focusing on the power of strong friendships and self-development. Exec Quote: Genevieve Dexter, Founder and CEO of Serious Kids, says, “This is an epic fantasy adventure which is going gangbusters on RAI Gulp in its first two weeks ! We’re going to let this loose on the world.” Delivery Date: English version, June 2022 seriouskids.com
Mr. Clayfield
Created, Produced & Distributed by: Omens Studios Format: 54 x 7’ Type of Animation: Claymation-style 3D Target Audience: Preschool 4-6 Synopsis: Kamal and his magical friend Mr. Clayfield go out on adventures in and around the town of Molding. Sometimes they are accompanied by Kamal’s friends Isa, an ambitious prankster, and Ollie, a goofy but loveable farmer’s son. In a world where nearly everything is made out of clay, Mr Clayfield is able to change his own shape, as well the shape of things around him and Kamal likes to use his imagination and take full advantage of his friend’s unique ability. Stand-Out Qualities: This preschool buddy show is endearing, playful, combative, thoughtful and fantastical; the characters act and sound like real best friends. Exec Quote: Harry Teper, managing director of Omens Studios London, notes, “Mr. Clayfield is a fun filled story of friendship and imagination. The adventures that Kamal and Mr. Clayfield go on are energetic and vivid and tell important stories on looking out for your friends and family dynamics with a lot of laughter thrown in. We are very much looking forward to introducing the world of Molding to buyers at the market.” Delivery Date: Currently in development, Q4 2023 omens-studios.com
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