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72 TV KIDS
Toonzone Studios • Tiny Warriors • BigFoot/LittleFoot • Action Dad Combining the world of martial arts with the cyber universe is Tiny Warriors, an action-adventure show. “Each of the warrior characters capture the personalities of real kids put in fantastic situations, giving this series a true global appeal for children everywhere,” says Konnie Kwak, the CEO of Toonzone Studios. BigFoot/LittleFoot is a comedy about a pair of unusual teenage twins. “Kids everywhere will love how we’ve taken the global legend of Bigfoot and put a hilarious fish-out-ofwater spin on it, with not one but two of these hairy creatures,” says Kwak. Another comedy highlight from the company is Action Dad, which focuses on a spy family. “Action Dad represents the dynamics of families all over the world and as a result creates a fun co-viewing experience,” adds Kwak.
“We’re very excited to unveil three highly entertaining, everlasting series that have the potential to be breakout hits all over the world.” Tiny Warriors
—Konnie Kwak
Xilam Animation • The Race • Paprika • Welcome to the Ronks
The first full CGI television series for Xilam Animation, The Race is an action comedy centered on the adventures of a young pilot. Paprika is a preschool series that follows the lives of Stan and Oliver, who always find a way to make the best out of unpleasant situations. Welcome to the Ronks is about an alien who was sent to Earth to help a tribe evolve. “You never know what will be buyers’ reactions when you present the fruit of your dreams and ideas, because each new series is like a prototype based on our creativity,” says Erick Rouillé, the company’s executive VP of sales for TV and licensing. “We have such beautiful new projects. We [are looking] for coproduction partners and hope to convince major broadcasters to come on board.”
“We try to create shows that generate big merchandising and licensing potential.” —Erick Rouillé Paprika
ZDF Enterprises • Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures • Q Pootle 5 • Knight Rusty Blending fantasy and realism, Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures is a liveaction series about an ordinary teen who encounters extraordinary circumstances. The show is an adaptation of the books by Australian author Justin D’Ath. “There’s more to it than adventure,” says Peter Lang, the VP of ZDFE.junior. “It’s about family and friendship as well, and combines comedy and action along with exciting adventures.” ZDF Enterprises also brings to market the younger-skewing Q Pootle 5, along with Knight Rusty. “If there’s a message we’re trying to reinforce, it’s this: kids may like to see things blowing up on the big and small screens, but at the end of the day, it’s stories with flesh-and-blood—and sometimes scrap-metal—characters that fascinate them, intrigue them and lastingly stimulate their imaginations,” adds Lang.
“We’re looking for shows with a timeless quality.” —Peter Lang Q Pootle 5 316 World Screen 10/13