BBC Studios Kids & Family is developing a new animated series aimed at 8 to 12-year-olds, in collaboration with Blink Industries. “Children Vs Battle SuperStars” (working title) will be the first project under a two-year first-look deal between the two companies, which are will share early details about the title with potential clients at this week’s Annecy Animation Festival.
The 22-episode series follows a martial arts tournament in a fantastical, modern-day world. It focuses on ordinary children facing off against larger-than-life “Battle SuperStars.” The show’s creators, Remus Buznea and Kyriaki Kyriakou (known professionally as Kiki), are known for their work on “Rick and Morty” bumpers, “Primal” and the award-winning short “Dateless.”
“The idea for the series was initially sparked by our constant defeats in online fighting game matches at the hands of children and the tremendous turmoil this no-win scenario brought about,” said Buznea and Kyriakou. “Through a ‘tournament’ narrative,...
The 22-episode series follows a martial arts tournament in a fantastical, modern-day world. It focuses on ordinary children facing off against larger-than-life “Battle SuperStars.” The show’s creators, Remus Buznea and Kyriaki Kyriakou (known professionally as Kiki), are known for their work on “Rick and Morty” bumpers, “Primal” and the award-winning short “Dateless.”
“The idea for the series was initially sparked by our constant defeats in online fighting game matches at the hands of children and the tremendous turmoil this no-win scenario brought about,” said Buznea and Kyriakou. “Through a ‘tournament’ narrative,...
- 6/10/2025
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Victura Media, a new company focused on managing entertainment franchises, has launched at Mipcon with a slate of IP including a television adaptation of Dawn O’Porter novel “Paper Aeroplanes.”
Victura will also distribute a number of titles from “The Walking Dead” producer Skybound Entertainment, including“Psi Cops,” “Super Dinosaur” and “Skybound Presents: Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation.”
The transatlantic company, which will work across the U.K. and Canada, was founded by Thom Chapman with a view to building and managing global IP with a 360-degree strategy across retail, licensing, gaming and content. Between Chapman, a former VP for entertainment sales and distribution at toy company Spin Master, and director Gráinne McNamara, former VP for live action development and production at 9 Story, Victura’s principals boast 20 years’ experience in franchises, working on brands including “Peanuts,” “Paw Patrol” and toyline Hatchimals.
The deal for “Paper Aeroplanes,” about small-town adolescence and...
Victura will also distribute a number of titles from “The Walking Dead” producer Skybound Entertainment, including“Psi Cops,” “Super Dinosaur” and “Skybound Presents: Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation.”
The transatlantic company, which will work across the U.K. and Canada, was founded by Thom Chapman with a view to building and managing global IP with a 360-degree strategy across retail, licensing, gaming and content. Between Chapman, a former VP for entertainment sales and distribution at toy company Spin Master, and director Gráinne McNamara, former VP for live action development and production at 9 Story, Victura’s principals boast 20 years’ experience in franchises, working on brands including “Peanuts,” “Paw Patrol” and toyline Hatchimals.
The deal for “Paper Aeroplanes,” about small-town adolescence and...
- 10/21/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
In response to the global Covid-19 crisis and the health and safety challenges facing live, in-person events, Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival (Gff) has announced revised dates for its 4th edition, now set to run Oct. 23-31, a month after it was originally planned.
Gff director Intishal Al Timimi said in a statement: “Several film festivals have been impacted by the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic and their return to the scene will send a positive signal that the world is on its way to normalcy. At Gff, we choose to live in this hope and positivity and continue our commitment to make a contribution to the development of cinema internationally and in the region, and to ensure a safe yet enjoyable experience for all participants.”
This year’s festival will be the first public event held in the newly built 8,000 square-meter Gouna Conference and Culture Center. The festival program...
Gff director Intishal Al Timimi said in a statement: “Several film festivals have been impacted by the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic and their return to the scene will send a positive signal that the world is on its way to normalcy. At Gff, we choose to live in this hope and positivity and continue our commitment to make a contribution to the development of cinema internationally and in the region, and to ensure a safe yet enjoyable experience for all participants.”
This year’s festival will be the first public event held in the newly built 8,000 square-meter Gouna Conference and Culture Center. The festival program...
- 6/29/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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