Christian kids & Families content outfit Minno has acquired exclusive worldwide rights to exhibit and distribute The Dead Sea Squirrels, the new animated series created by Mike Nawrocki and produced by Steve Taylor. Nawrocki is known for being the co-creator of VeggieTales (as well as the voice of Larry the Cucumber). Taylor is a recording artist, music producer and filmmaker.
This multi-year deal, in partnership with Wonder Project, encompasses global video streaming distribution and YouTube. The Dead Sea Squirrels series will make its exclusive debut on Minno in early 2025.
Synopsis: The Dead Sea Squirrels brings to life — literally — the tales of Merle and Pearl, a pair of squirrels who are old enough to have heard Jesus’ teachings in real time. Yet they are vibrant enough — thanks to their new human pal Michael — to go on hilarious adventures in America with a group of fifth-grade friends. Hijinks ensue as this salty couple reanimate and take their new friends on adventures full of action, humor, music and character building.
“As a parent, I know how important it is to find content that not only entertains our kids but also helps them grow in their faith,” said Erick Goss, CEO & Co-Founder of Minno. “That’s why we’re so excited to bring The Dead Sea Squirrels to Minno! Mike Nawrocki and Steve Taylor are incredible storytellers, and we can’t wait for families to laugh, learn and fall in love with Merle, Pearl, and the whole Dead Sea Squirrels crew. It’s a privilege to partner with such creative minds to offer kids content that parents can trust, and kids will love. We are also grateful to the Wonder Project team for providing the opportunity to partner with them on such a great show.”
Nawrocki commented, “We’ve been hard at work over the last several years bringing The Dead Sea Squirrels to life and are beyond excited to finally release Merle and Pearl into the wild! Since delivering my last VeggieTales episode 10 years ago, it’s been a dream to be able to launch a fun new series for families. We look forward to working with our great partners at Wonder Project and Minno to bring The Dead Sea Squirrels to kids everywhere!”
