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50 TV KIDS Little Furry
Mediatoon Distribution Little Furry / MaXi / Minimighty Kids Part-time conjoined twins Mara and Xilo have adventures in MaXi, which “explores in a hilarious way themes of nature and the environment using a range of expressive characters from different walks of life,” says Jérôme Alby, Mediatoon Distribution’s managing director. “This combined with its dynamic mobile and TV format will be sure to succeed with a generation that is constantly on the move.” The main character in Little Furry finds himself in extraordinary universes where anything is possible. The show “uses visual learning to teach important values (respect, open-mindedness, creativity), using the family as a starting point and an endearing main character as the driving force,” Alby says. Minimighty Kids “shows us that while nobody is perfect, anyone can be a superhero if they learn to turn their flaws into a strength.”
“Mediatoon’s main goal is to keep bringing the market productions that kids will love and in which TV, VOD and licensing professionals from all around the world can safely invest.” —Jérôme Alby
Mercis Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small Miffy and friends return for a third season of Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small. “The new season promises more of what Miffy’s viewers have come to love about the show,” says Frank Padberg, business development manager and producer at Mercis. “It sees Miffy enjoying many seasonal adventures, such as spooky fun at Halloween, a Christmas dinner party and a holiday safari trip. Miffy’s Adventures celebrates the big and small challenges, adventures and experiences our young viewers encounter.” He adds, “Blue Zoo in London did another great job on this production and buyers will recognize its quality and values. They have proven to be very talented in translating the iconic 2D style of Dick Bruna faithfully to a colorful, peaceful and simple 3D world that is easy to understand and inviting to young children.”
Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small
“Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small’s high production value clearly stands out in the vast landscape of preschool offerings.” —Frank Padberg
Mondo TV Group
Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa
YooHoo & Friends / Robot Trains / Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa Based on the plush toy line from Aurora World, YooHoo & Friends follows five pals as they help endangered animals. The series encourages youngsters to develop respect for the environment. Five train friends have exciting adventures in the CGI series Robot Trains. Mondo TV Group’s lineup also features its first live-action series, Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa, about a country girl who moves to the big city. A 60episode second season, titled Heidi Bienvenida al Show, is also in the works. “Each highlight is distinct from the other in its production style, target age group and format,” says Micheline Azoury, the head of acquisitions and TV sales at Mondo TV. “Hence, they serve and cover all kids from 2 to 16. They are high-quality series, with an international flavor and comedy.”
“We are looking to expand our collaborations with new projects in preproduction or development that would be interesting and unique enough for us to adopt and co-produce.” —Micheline Azoury 258 WORLD SCREEN 10/17