‘Clawlolo’ Scuttles to Cartoonito YouTube thru Epic Story Media/WBD Deal

Epic Story Media, exclusive distributor of Clawlolo, the animated series produced by Rymanco, has signed a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to distribute the snappy preschool series on the Cartoonito global YouTube channel.

“When we first viewed Clawlolo episodes, we knew immediately that it would bring joy to kids and families around the world, and we jumped at the chance to distribute the series,” said Epic Story Media’s President & CEO Ken Faier. “Having launched the show on Epic Story Jr., our hub channel on YouTube, it was gratifying to see the views immediately connect and grow. Partnering with Cartoonito is a great way to broaden the reach of the series. After being recognized by so many film festivals around the world, we know it will continue to delight fans”.

Set in an underwater world full of music, adventure, and friendship, Clawlolo is a non-dialog 2D children’s musical series (26 x 3′) that capture the vibrant spirit of ocean life with Eric the Crab and his aquatic friends. Designed as a “vitamin for kids’ emotional strength,” Clawlolo provides an engaging pause between educational programs, recommended by psychologists for children’s TV.

“We’re delighted to announce that the first season of Clawlolo has wrapped up,” said series producer Lucy Tsoy of Rymanco. “Several episodes have been selected by the most prestigious animation festivals around the world including Annecy, Brooklyn, London, Zagreb and many others. The creative team of Rymanco thanks the professional community for recognition and we are particularly happy that children enjoy the series. So — feeling crabby? Dive under this water and breathe easy with Clawlolo!”

Zia Sands, Director Content Acquisitions, Partnerships and Coproductions, Warner Bros. Discovery, Kids, EMEA, added, “At Cartoonito we reach and engage kids on every platform that they love to use. Clawlolo caught our eye, for its fun sense of humor, its unique aesthetic and its playful use of music, appealing to parents and their preschoolers watching our Cartoonito YouTube channel.”

Epic Story Media is representing Clawlolo at MIPCOM this year. The show will also be featured in the MIPjunior screening library.

The deal announcement follows Epic Story Media’s recent appointment of Steve Couture as Co-CEO of the company, effective immediately. Couture has worked closely with Faier since the company’s inception and has played a key role in its growth and development.

As Co-CEOs, Couture and Faier will aim to strengthen collaboration between the Anglophone and Francophone sectors of Canada, particularly in the field of children’s entertainment and 360-degree strategy. Couture will support Faier in the next stages of the company’s expansion as it adapts to the evolving needs of the entertainment industry.

Couture will continue to be based in Quebec City, Canada, and he will also remain CEO of Epic Story Media’s sister company, Epic Storyworlds. The two companies continue to operate collaboratively across projects with a focus on the benefits for creators and brand owners, which is at the heart of Epic’s mission.

Previously, Couture was the Founder & CEO of Frima, growing the company to reach an audience of over 100 million kids through gaming experiences. Frima’s electronic lab contributed to creating connected toys and game experiences for major toy companies, including LEGO, Mattel and Hasbro, and its animation and VFX branch, Frima FX, worked across several global blockbusters.

Photos courtesy of Epic Story Media