TORONTO – The international distribution arm of 9 Story Media Group has acquired worldwide distribution rights to the new 3D animated preschool series Dr. Panda (39 x 7’), excluding China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and select rights within MENA.
Based on the popular, award-winning app franchise that has over 95 million downloads and 5 million active users per month, the program is the first 3D series starring Dr. Panda. Developed for children ages 3-6, the series takes place in the wonderful world of Panda City, where Dr. Panda tries out a new job working together with his friends every day.
The series has a targeted completion date of December 2018, and 9 Story Distribution International pledged to showcase several completed episodes at MIPJR and MIPCOM.
Dr. Panda is created and produced by Lin Yan with Giggle Garage (Origanimals, Kazoops, Cam and Leon) and Spider Eye (Jungle Junction, Thomas & Friends, The Happos Family), written by Daan Velsink (Panic!, Snapshot, Bingo!) and Chris Parker (Peppa Pig, Shaun the Sheep) and directed by Patrick Chin.
“We are truly excited to be representing this gorgeous series,” said Alix Wiseman, 9 Story Distribution International’s VP acquisitions and business development, in the news release. “The show delivers fresh storytelling which will resonate with preschoolers and is packed with characters full of warmth and charm.”
