Scholastic Ent. & 9 Story Head to MIPCOM with New Animated Series

Scholastic Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group have unveiled their joint slate of new kids and family programming to be presented to buyers at MIPCOM this month. The slate includes new animated shows in development, recent third-party acquisitions and new episodes of returning favorites, catering to audiences from preschool to teen:

Dragon Girls — In Development
Genre: CG Animation
Format: 52 x 11 min.
Audience: 6-9

Based on the Scholastic book series by Maddy Mara, Dragon Girls follows three very different girls who are transported to a magical realm where they are transformed into powerful, shimmering dragons! As they come to grips with their new dragon powers, they realize that this is just the start of their epic adventure … they’ve been called to defend the realm from the evil Shadow Queen! Dragon Girls is a joyous series about a group of brilliant, brave girls celebrating their friendship and discovering the ground-shaking strength of their own inner roar.

Paris & Pups — Specials & Long-Form Series
Genre: CG Animation
Format: 45-minute specials and long form series (format tbc)
Audience: 5-8

Inspired by Paris Hilton and her real-life pets, Paris & Pups is an exciting new CG-animated series now live on YouTube and the YouTube Kids app, quickly capturing audiences with its sparkle, style, humor and heart. With global toy and publishing deals already announced, the series is now in development for a long-form adaptation and two original specials. Set in the glamorous Fabuluxe Hotel, Paris & Pups follows Paris Star (called “Star”) and her five fabulous pups — the Sweetie Squad — as they spread kindness, confidence and “starkle” wherever they go. The series celebrates friendship, fun and finding your inner Star.

Do Not Watch This Show — New Series
Genre: 2D Animation
Format: 12 x 11 min.
Audience: Kids 5-8 and their families

Based on Andy Lee’s wildly popular book series Do Not Open This Book, translated into 35 languages, Do Not Watch This Show has quickly become a cultural phenomenon in Australia since premiering on ABC in July. Do Not Watch This Show stars Wizz, a pompous 4 blue monster who is desperate for viewers to stop watching. Voiced by Lee himself, Wizz’s increasingly absurd attempts to sabotage his own show only make him more irresistible. Each episode invites audiences to unravel the mystery: Why doesn’t Wizz want us to watch?

Dee & Friends in Oz — Now Available for International Distribution
Genre: CG Animation
Format: 16 x 22’ min. + 1 x 44 min. prequel
Audience: Preschool

When a mysterious key transports her to the land of Oz, a regular kid named Dee goes on a musical journey to save magic — and be the hero of the story. Take a leap and let Dee’s glow lead the way! Oz is waiting for you in this new musical adventure for preschoolers!

Donkey Hodie — Season 3 Now Available
Genre: Puppets
Format: 150 x 11 min. + 5 x 22 min. specials
Audience: Preschool

Donkey Hodie lives in Someplace Else, where she and her pals empower preschoolers to dream big and overcome obstacles, to work hard and persevere, to be resourceful and discover they can solve problems on their own — and to laugh themselves silly along the way! Inspired by the quirky, funny side of Fred Rogers as well as his mission to help young viewers navigate the frustrations and challenges of childhood.

Rosie’s Rules — Season 2 Now Available
Genre: 2D Animation
Format: 130 x 11 min. + 20 x 1 min. interstitials
Audience: Preschool

Rosie’s Rules is an animated preschool comedy series that follows the adventures of Rosie Fuentes, an inquisitive and hilarious five-year-old girl just starting to learn about the wow- mazing world beyond her family walls. And she is ready to learn it all … by figuring it out herself.