Banijay Kids & Family has announced that its Tiger Aspect Kids & Family will come on board to co-produce animated adventure series, Stan & Gran, alongside Jollywise and Xentrix Studios.
Jellyfish Originals had been the initial co-pro partner on the show announced in January last year before the studio closed down.
Commissioned by 5’s preschool strand, Milkshake!, the 52 x 11’ series created by Jon Mason will commence production this month under Tiger Aspect Kids & Family, with Natalie Adams (formerly Llewellyn) and Jon Mason serving as Executive Producers. Banijay Kids & Family Distribution, which secured global distribution rights last year, has confirmed pre-sales with Nickelodeon UK, ABC Australia, RTE Ireland, SVT Sweden, BBC Alba, and S4C Wales.
Benoît Di Sabatino, CEO, Banijay Kids & Family, says: “It’s a challenging time for the animation industry, so it’s a privilege to come onboard to ensure brilliant shows like this continue to be made. Stan & Gran is a project we’re deeply passionate about and with the combined strengths of the highly experienced teams of Tiger Aspect Kids & Family and our co-production partners, we know it will be a hit.”
Tom Beattie, MD, Tiger Aspect Kids & Family, adds: “I’ve known Jon at Jollywise for a long time and saw the charming Stan & Gran in its infancy, so it’s a pleasure to join this beautifully crafted show alongside Natalie, whose tenacity has been instrumental in bringing it to life. We’re eager to begin production with Natalie, Jollywise and Xentrix Studios, to deliver an exceptional series to the partners around the world.”
Jon Mason, Founder & MD, Jollywise adds: “We are thrilled that Stan & Gran has found a new home. We get to continue our journey. We couldn’t be in safer hands, it’s such a magical, important and funny show, we just can’t wait for kids and families to be able to enjoy it.”
Nandish Domlur, CEO, Xentrix Studios comments: “’We are delighted to be back on track to narrate this endearing story of Stan & Gran! We extend a big shout-out to Benoît and his team at Banijay Kids & Family for providing a new home. We’re also incredibly excited to work with Tom and the Tiger Aspect Kids & Family team, alongside Natalie and Jon, on this fresh chapter of Stan & Gran.”
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