Young audiences in the U.K. will be the first to check out Mojo Swoptops (52 x 11′), a brand-new, CG-animated comedy-action series from Blue Zoo Animation Studios (The Adventures of Paddington, Numberblocks) and Tararaboom. Premiering this autumn on the BBC’s pre-k channel CBeebies, commissioning broadcaster, the series has pre-sold to eight key territories, and a second season is already in the planning stages.
“We are delighted to premiere Mojo Swoptops on CBeebies this autumn and look forward to our young audience falling in love with Mojo and best friend Bo as they help their local community. Mojo Swoptops is a fantastic example of a British property that appeals to a truly international audience,” said BBC’s Kate Morton, Head of Commissioning & Acquisitions 0-6.
Based on the Ladybird book series by Cindy Black and Rich Ward, Mojo Swoptops follows the everyday adventures of a little truck that swops its top! Together with Mojo’s best friend Bo, a mechanic, they help solve the problems of the friendly inhabitants of Swoppiton.
“I’m thrilled to be involved in bringing Mojo Swoptops to audiences around the world,” said Dominic Minns (Supertato), who is directing the series with Olly Brown. “It’s been such a joy to work on this special series, filled with humor, action and problem-solving. Mojo is a little truck with a big heart who solves problems by switching out its tops for new skills and abilities. I think kids are going to love going along for the ride with Mojo and friends. We’ve assembled a fantastic crew and we are really proud of what we have created. I can’t wait for families to meet Mojo when the show launches later this year.”
Production will be taking place at Blue Zoo Animation Studio in the U.K. and Kazoo, the newly established animation studio in Lille, France. Mojo Swoptops marks the first project to be undertaken at Kazoo, a collaborative venture between Blue Zoo and Paris-based Samka Productions.
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