Sony Pictures Television Presents an Exciting Lineup of Animated and Live-Action Kids Properties at MIPCOM Junior
Culver City, CA - October 9, 2023 - Sony Pictures Television - Kids (SPT - Kids), renowned for producing and distributing captivating children's content worldwide, is set to unveil a diverse array of new animated and live-action kids properties at MIPCOM Junior. This dynamic slate features reimaginings of beloved Sony Pictures Television classics like Bewitched, Stuart Little, and Wheel of Fortune, alongside innovative concepts including Hotel Whiskers, Sharks on Wheels, and The Powers, among others.
A Commitment to Quality Kids' Franchises
Joe D'Ambrosia, EVP & General Manager, SPT - Kids, highlighted the studio's commitment to delivering high-quality children's content, saying, "Our specialty as one of the industry's most prolific producers of kids' content is to bring buyers the next generation's high-quality, hit children's franchise, just as we did for Netflix with Creature Cases and Hilda, and for Disney with SuperKitties. Our distinctive and diverse development lineup has already generated early enthusiasm, and we're looking forward to continuing conversations with our buyers at the market."
A Legacy of Excellence
SPT - Kids has established itself as a best-in-class content creator for children, with a strong focus on crafting world-class, global franchises for younger audiences. The studio's award-winning productions include global hits like Creature Cases, SuperKitties, the Emmy® Award-winning Hilda, and Octonauts, which has been embraced by audiences in 19 languages across 190 countries, making it a standout success in the family entertainment space for over a decade.
Highlight Titles in the Lineup:
- Bewitched: This series takes inspiration from the iconic television show and follows Samantha's pre-teen daughter, Tabitha. It combines the teenage double-life adventures of Hannah Montana with the magical school antics of Harry Potter.
- Stuart Little: A fresh retelling of the beloved classic for children aged 6 and above. It's a twist on the classic tale with a mouse as the protagonist.
- Wheel of Fortune: In collaboration with SPT's game show division, this kid-friendly version of Wheel of Fortune preserves the format while introducing gameplay twists suited for a younger audience, including physical and comedic challenges to earn letters or buy vowels.
- Hotel Whiskers: Welcome to Hotel Whiskers, the ultimate home away from home for animals of all shapes and sizes, including pets. Think of it as a suite life for animals.
- Sharks on Wheels: In a world dominated by sharks, teams of racers in shark-modified vehicles compete for the ultimate prize - the Megalodon Cup. It's a fusion of Wacky Races and Drive to Survive!
- The Powers: Produced in collaboration with Sow You Entertainment, The Powers introduces 5-year-old Will, the youngest member of a family of singing silly supervillains. Each 7-minute episode is a mini-rock opera filled with catchy hooks, aimed at engaging both parents and preschoolers as Will helps his family learn how to be good.
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Slayer Family Band: When a family inherits cursed musical instruments to battle demons, they discover that the family that slays together, stays together.
About Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) stands as a leading content provider in the television industry, producing, distributing, and delivering programming across every genre and platform worldwide. Beyond managing a vast library of award-winning feature films, television shows, and formats, SPT operates a thriving global content business, overseeing a robust portfolio of wholly-owned and joint-venture production companies across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, along with linear and digital channels around the world. SPT is a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, part of the Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
