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Dusyeri Animation Studios Pepee / RGG Ayas / Pisi A 5-year-old boy who loves to learn takes center stage in Pepee, which Dusyeri Animation Studios is offering to international buyers in Cannes. “Pepee is guiding kids on their journey of growing up,” says Ayse Sule Kirac, the Turkish company’s founder and CEO. “Pepee is designed with experts to help [children] maintain a healthy mind and develop good behavior as well as enhance their skills for understanding and learning.” Other highlights from Dusyeri include RGG Ayas, about a 6-year-old boy living with his big family in Istanbul, and Pisi, which follows the adventures of a curious white cat who enjoys exploring the world. Sule Kirac notes that Pepee, RGG Ayas and Pisi are all already established brands that are supported by successful L&M programs.
“Dusyeri productions offer valuable assets for buyers: they are fun, they are ratings boosters, and they are educational and mother-approved.” —Ayse Sule Kirac RGG Ayas
Entertainment One Family PJ Masks / Winston Steinburger & Sir Dudley Ding Dong The preschool show PJ Masks follows the adventures of three 6-year-old kids who magically transform into superheroes at night. “We’re confident that PJ Masks has global appeal; we’ll be looking to place the show on free-to-air channels around the world,” says Monica Candiani, the head of international sales at Entertainment One Family. Winston Steinburger & Sir Dudley Ding Dong is a new high-energy comedy series for 6- to 12-year-olds. “The feedback we’re getting is that the show’s infectious humor is a big selling point,” says Candiani. “We’ll be showing the first two episodes of Winston Steinburger & Sir Dudley Ding Dong at MIPJunior with the aim of securing wide TV and digital distribution across all territories, excluding Australia and Canada.”
“We’re incredibly excited about presenting these shows, as we believe they offer something absolutely unique to audiences.” —Monica Candiani Winston Steinburger & Sir Dudley Ding Dong
Escapade Media The Fo-Fo Figgily Show / Artie! / Imagination Train Set on a mystical island, The Fo-Fo Figgily Show is a 4K series that is being produced in five different languages. “We are creating a world—with actual sets, costumes and people—that children will dream of visiting,” says Natalie Lawley, the managing director of Escapade Media. “We are changing the face of how our next generation sees food, exercise and problem-solving, and we’re introducing it in a pure and 100-percent positive way. The series’ creative team [counts on] the highest pedigrees from the U.S. and Australia.” Escapade is also offering up Artie!, an animated comedy for 8- to 10-year-olds, and Imagination Train, which uses children’s love of crafts to spark their creativity and development.
“We already have six projects in various stages of development since establishing the company 18 months ago, while also building our boutique library of completed titles.” —Natalie Lawley Artie! 240 World Screen 10/15