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Entertainment One Family Peppa Pig / PJ Masks / Winston Steinburger & Sir Dudley Ding Dong The preschool series PJ Masks is one of Entertainment One (eOne) Family’s MIPTV highlights. “PJ Masks is the first superhero show that has been created especially for the preschool audience, so although it has more action and a faster pace than your average preschool show, it has been developed specifically with a preschool viewer in mind,” says Monica Candiani, the company’s head of international sales. “This means that it also contains moral messages and simpler story arcs and, as a result, benefits from parental endorsement.” eOne Family is also offering up the megahit preschool series Peppa Pig, which Candiani says “is continuing to appeal to global buyers due to its proven success across the world,” as well as Winston Steinburger & Sir Dudley Ding Dong, an older-skewing animated comedy co-produced with ABC Australia and TELETOON in Canada that is “gaining momentum in a number of key markets.”
PJ Masks
“The themes of adventure, teamwork and friendship found in PJ Masks are guaranteed to resonate with young fans around the world.” —Monica Candiani
Gaumont Belle and Sebastian / Trulli Tales / Furry Wheels A number of broadcast partners are already on board Belle and Sebastian, a new animated series that is based on a live-action television show from the 1960s. Gaumont is also presenting Trulli Tales, which follows the adventures of four young and talented Wizard Chefs. “It’s part storybook magic with a little MasterChef Junior and a dash of wizardry—there’s nothing quite like Trulli Tales in the market right now,” says Vanessa Shapiro, the company’s president of worldwide distribution, TV and animation. “Targeted to upper-preschool children, Trulli Tales was commissioned by Disney Junior EMEA, Rai, Radio-Canada and Globosat, and is co-produced by Gaumont, Groupe PVP, Congedo Culturarte and Fandango.” Another highlight is Furry Wheels, an animated comedy that is meant for kids between the ages of 6 and 11. The show is about a hyperactive young sloth who is learning how to become a race-car driver. 176 WORLD SCREEN 4/17
Trulli Tales
“We have several new animated series in development and are eager to meet with co-production partners from around the world.”
—Vanessa Shapiro