TORONTO – Independent content creation and distribution company Epic Story Media has signed an agreement to develop transmedia content for DHX Media’s Slugterra.
The content will include new animated ‘Slugisodes’ and a live action competition game show, based on a new location-based VR game which will be launched later this year, There will also be a new mobile game for the property.
Additionally, ESM has been developing the franchise plan for the reboot of Chaotic. Following the historical success of Chaotic in Latin America, ESM has appointed Televix Entertainment to handle broadcast sales for the sci-fi/action television series in the region. Both properties will be part of the Epic slate showcased at Brand Licensing Europe and MIPCOM.
The new animated action comedy ‘Slugisodes’ (20×5’) is currently in development with DHX Media. The 2D animated shorts are targeted to launch in 2020, including on YouTube, managed by DHX’s WildBrain. “Through a non-dialogue serialized arc, the ‘Slugisodes’ will feature the Slugs from the hit international show, as well as introducing new Slugs and locations. Additionally, ESM is developing a line of limited-edition premium collectibles for Slugterra and is celebrating hitting 1.5 billion views for the property on YouTube,” reads the press release.
