StudioCanal and Heyday Films to Produce New Animated Pippi Longstocking TV Series
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Elsa Keslassy
Summary
StudioCanal is partnering with Heyday Films (its Paddington production partner), Submarine, and The Astrid Lindgren Company to develop a new 3D CGI animated TV series based on Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking. The series will consist of 52 x 11-minute episodes, described as a fresh, modern reboot of the beloved red-headed character. Production is set to begin in October, with StudioCanal handling worldwide distribution and its Kids & Family division overseeing merchandising and licensing in France and the U.K.
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VarietyStudioCanal and Heyday Films to Produce New Animated Pippi Longstocking TV Seriesvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledStudioCanal is expanding its ambitions for 'Pippi Longstocking,' teaming with its 'Paddington' production partner Heyday Films, as well as Submarine and The Astrid Lindgren Company to develop a new animated TV series based on the beloved literary heroine.
The 52 x 11-minute 3D CGI animation is being developed as a fresh, modern reboot of Lindgren's fearless and funny red-headed character, with production set to begin in October.
StudioCanal is handling worldwide distribution, while StudioCanal Kids & Family will oversee merchandising and licensing in France and the U.K.
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