London-based Snipple Originals, the original content arm of global prodco Snipple Animation, has announced a brand-new 2D animated preschool show The Singalings. An edutainment title featuring music, comedy and original earworms, the project comprises 26 x 1’45” songs, 26 x 5′ episodes, two song compilations and five episode compilations.
The series has already been acquired by Sky (U.K.) and is set to air later this year on the new Sky Kids linear TV channel and on demand. Jetpack Distribution, has picked up the worldwide rights (outside of the U.K.) and will be presenting the show to buyers for pre-sale at Kidscreen Summit this month.
“The Singalings is a fantastic addition to our Kidscreen line up and harnesses the power of music and songs for that age group. We’ve all been singing along!” said Gillian Calvert Ridge, Global Distribution Director, Acquisitions & Development, Jetpack
The Singalings — which kicks off each episode with a song — centers on three inquisitive and eager extra-terrestrials, Melody, Harmony and Bop, who are here to discover all they can about Earth! The excitable little Singalings can’t help but sing along as they explore Earth and all it has to offer! A sing-a-long visit to the zoo, the beach, a funfair and even a ride on the bus. The Singalings love to investigate.
“The Singalings has a bold and eye-catching style. It’s a simple and hilarious animation with songs that are infectious; and guaranteed to get kids singing for days after, even after hearing just once!” said Karina Stanford-Smith, Director of Animation Development, Snipple Originals. “It’s a fun show with a modern pre-school audience in mind; and entertains as well as teaches.”
Snipple Originals now has 10 shows (220 half hours of content) in development across multiple genres including: comedy, action, adventure and edutainment. The division launched in 2020 alongside a £6m investment from BGF, one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the U.K. and Ireland. It is spearheaded by award-winning producer Stanford-Smith.
Snipple Originals is part of Snipple Group, led by founders CEO Kaine Patel, Studio Director Jonathan Tinsay and Creative Director Romy Garcia. The company works with major networks and studios including Disney, DreamWorks, Warner Bros. Discovery, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. Its portfolio includes evergreen toons such as Animaniacs, Green Eggs and Ham, DuckTales, Be Cool Scooby Doo, Phineas and Ferb, The Proud Family and many more.
“We’re building a sizable slate across multiple genres; taking brilliant ideas and turning them into content kids and families will love,” commented Patel.
