Following a successful launch in November, Paper Owl Films’ woodland animated series Happy the Hoglet has received an enthusiastic Season 2 recommission from both its broadcasters, ITV (U.K.) and RTÉjr (Ireland).
“We’re extremely delighted with the performance of Happy across our platforms,” said Darren Nartey, Acquisitions Manager at ITV. “It’s a beautiful, engaging and well-written show, and our young audience have responded really well to it.”
Suzanne Kelly, Head of Children’s Content at RTÉ, commented, “Happy the Hoglet and his wonderful bunch of friends reassure RTÉjr viewers that no matter how grumpy, sad or cross we are, we can work through it together. I am really excited about Happy the Hoglet on RTÉjr. Everyone could do with some Happy right now!”
Production of the next 26 episodes of Happy the Hoglet is planned to start in late 2024, and Paper Owl Films can be found at Kidscreen Summit this week meeting with international partners interested in investing in the show.
Happy the Hoglet follows a baby hedgehog’s adventures with his friends as they explore their feelings. Each episode focuses on an adventure during which Happy learns to understand emotions from feeling excited to ‘hangry’ or feeling like he just needs a quiet minute.
The show is designed to help its young audience overcome negative feelings and make the most of positive ones.
“Toddlers need to learn emotional resilience earlier than ever given the world they are set to grow up in. The reaction to the first series of Happy has been huge so we are thrilled to be bringing the show to Kidscreen Summit.” said Paper Owl Films Creative Director Grainne McGuinness.
Aardman is the distributor for Season 1 and upcoming Season 2 of Happy the Hoglet.
