TORONTO – TVO is partnering with DHX Media on the development of a new children's animated series based on the 'George Greenby' books by world-renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking and his daughter, author Lucy Hawking.
The new series is geared towards school-aged kids and explores various aspects of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), including space exploration and physics. Each episode promises to turn big science concepts into bite-sized information for kids, with a whimsical take on how the universe works. The series is slated to have 39 half-hour episodes and will also include an interactive component for mobile and web.
"TVO is honoured to be working with Lucy and Stephen Hawking, and partnering with DHX Media, to teach kids about the universe," said Pat Ellingson, TVO’s creative head of children's and parents' media, in the news release. "This series will help strengthen kids' essential STEM skills, demonstrating how to use and apply technology for learning, while teaching them about outer space through science, specifically physics."
"DHX Media is very excited to be starting development on this amazing science show with TVO – an industry leader in kids' educational media," added DHX Media’s Ace Fipke, chief content officer, kids & family. "This partnership allows us to turn George and Annie's story into a visually spectacular educational adventure for the small screen, introducing school-aged boys and girls to the science of the universe through imaginative adventures."
DHX Media will produce the series, with Pure Grass Films as executive producers, co-financers and distributors for several territories outside of Canada.
