Toronto, Canada – Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana together with Brown Bag Films (Peter Rabbit, Doc McStuffins, Octonauts) and Candy Bear (Zack & Quack) are entering into a development agreement for a new girls preschool series, Cozy Island. The 52×11’ CG-animated series, created by Gili Dolev and Yvette Kaplan and designed by Erez Gavish of Candy Bear, is about life on Cozy Island, a comfy place with an artisan touch where life is a bounce and a lovable group of misfit friends embark on adventures.
“Cozy Island is a dream project. Working with brilliant original designs from Candy Bear and the great minds at Brown Bag, we have an incredible partnership that will really bring Cozy Island to life,” said Irene Weibel, Vice President, Head of Nelvana Studio. “This is a preschool show that kids will love.”
Cozy Island follows the adventures of an imaginative little girl named Naya who has moved to the island with her family for her mother’s new job as mender-in-chief. Naya discovers that Cozy Island is a very bouncy place filled with amazing new friends, like Velly, Fluff Monster and lots of other one-of-a-kind characters who leap, roll and slide their way from one adventure to the next. With a spring in her step and plucky determination to help all of her friends, Naya discovers that she has the ability to craft tailor-fit solutions to problems like no one else.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering on Cozy Island with the prestigious Nelvana and Candy Bear studios. Brown Bag Films is focused on developing original content and co-producing with world-leading studios to bring a wealth of creativity and experience into making new and exciting series that we believe will truly resonate with our audiences,” said Darragh O’Connell, Creative Director at Brown Bag Films.
“We’re delighted for the opportunity to collaborate with such inspiring studios,” said Ronen Shani, Candy Bear Head of Productions. “Cozy Island has a great combination of heart, endearing character and bouncy spirit that are sure to put a big smile on any kid’s face.”
