Deadline reports that DreamWorks and Netflix have begun work on three new kids-centric series. These were announced by Margie Cohn, President of DreamWorks Animation Television during a MIPJr. Keynote. The shows are:
Archibald’s Next Big Thing – 2019: Inspired by the children’s book from Tony Hale, Tony Biaggne, and Victor Huckabee, the show follows the adventures of Archibald Strutter, a chicken who “yes-ands” his way thru life. Though living in the moment often leads him astray, Archibald always finds his way back home. Executive produced by Hale, Archibald’s Next Big Thing emphasizes the importance of being present and celebrating the journey, not just the destination.
Gabby’s Dollhouse – 2020: A preschool show with a surprise inside, created and executive produced by Traci Paige Johnson (Blue’s Clues, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood) and Jennifer Twomey (Blue’s Clues, Team Umizoomi), Gabby’s Dollhouse is a mixed media series that unboxes a surprise before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside Gabby’s dollhouse.
Rhyme Time Town – 2020: Daisy the Puppy and Cole the Kitten are ready to guide young children through a colorful and adventurous world filled with nursery rhymes and imaginative play.
These shows are the latest additions in the mutually beneficial collaboration between Netflix and DreamWorks Animation TV. They previously worked on the upcoming
She-Ra: Princess of Power (debuting November 16th),
Tales of Arcadia: 3Below ( coming December 21st) and a
Fast & The Furious animated series set for 2019.
Since 2013, DreamWorks Animation Television and Netflix have released 16 original series.
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