The Foundation has produced two new dramas for CBBC Millie Inbetween (13 x 30’) and Dani’s Castle series 3 (13 x 30’). Millie Inbetween is a new comedy about families – in this instance complicated ones. Millie’s parents have just split up and she and her big sister Lauren are alternating between Mum’s house and Dad’s flat. Millie soon spots the upside to this family set-up – two chances to celebrate Christmas, two birthdays and two bedrooms. But … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids takes new programming to MIPCOM
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Zodiak Kids Starts Animation on the “Floogals”
Zodiak Kids’ UK production company, The Foundation announced it has started animation on its brand new mixed-media pre-school show, Floogals. The 52 x 11’ series has been commissioned by Sprout, the NBC-Universal owned kids channel with a 55 million audience reach, who will also co-produce. The series is set to launch on the channel in 2015. Based on an original idea from Dan Good and developed by The Foundation, Floogals is being produced in conjunction with Nevision Limited … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids Starts Animation on the “Floogals”
Amazon greenlights pilot episodes of five new kids shows
Seattle — Following the summer debut of its first three kids series, Amazon Studios announced August 25 it has greenlit three animated kids pilots—The Stinky & Dirty Show, Buddy: Tech Detective, Niko and the Sword of Light—and two live-action kids pilots—Table 58 and Just Add Magic—to join a new version of the previously announced Sara Solves It pilot for its third kids pilot season debuting in early 2015 on Amazon Instant Video. The … [Read more...] about Amazon greenlights pilot episodes of five new kids shows
Zodiak Media appoints Michael Carrington new CEO of The Foundation
Michael Carrington has been named as the new CEO for Zodiak-owned UK production company The Foundation, part of Zodiak Kids on July 8. He joins The Foundation from HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading preschool entertainment companies, where he held the position of Vice President of Global Content & Executive Producer. The hire is the first under recently appointed Zodiak Kids CEO Jean-Philippe Randisi, who joins Zodiak Media from ITV Studios, strengthening the group’s … [Read more...] about Zodiak Media appoints Michael Carrington new CEO of The Foundation
Zodiak UK Kids CEO steps down
Zodiak Media announced on April 15 that Nigel Pickard is stepping down from his role as CEO of Zodiak UK Kids and Chair of The Foundation, but will return as a consultant and advisor on a range of projects for the company. He will also continue as an Executive Producer on key titles for The Foundation including The Floogals, the brand new CGI and live-action series co-produced with U.S. pre-school cable channel Sprout and distributed by Zodiak Kids. The Foundation will continue to operate under … [Read more...] about Zodiak UK Kids CEO steps down
Zodiak Kids’ The Foundation partners One Animation to develop three animation projects
The Foundation, Zodiak Kids’ production company, and Singapore-based animation production studio One Animation have inked a memorandum of agreement (MOU) regarding the development of three children’s animated TV programmes starting late this year. In an interview with TV ASIA Plus during the announcement at MIPCOM 2012, Nigel Pickard, CEO of Zodiak MEAA/ UK Kids said the first thing that his company looks for in a partnership is whether or not they are sharing a common aim creatively … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids’ The Foundation partners One Animation to develop three animation projects
