Big Bad Boo Studios has partnered with Singapore’s national media network Mediacorp on the new children’s TV series Galapagos X. In this deal, Mediacorp has acquired exclusive rights to air the new environmentally themed animated series on its free-to-air Singapore TV channel Okto on 5, as well as rights to be the show’s sole distributor in more than 20 Asian territories.
Created by Shabnam Rezaei (16 Hudson, director-producer The Bravest Knight), Galapagos X is currently in production at Big Bad Boo Studios with commissioning broadcasters TVOKids, SRC Radio-Canada, Knowledge Kids and TFO. Additional partners Shaw Rocket Fund and the Canadian Media Fund are also part of the financing. Targeting six- to 11-year olds, the show’s first season comprises 26 x 11′ episodes.
“Galapagos X is a global series that deserves international partners who can bring the positive messages of preserving our planet to every kid. With Mediacorp now on board as our partner, we will ensure a wide reach,” said Rezaei, co-founder of Big Bad Boo Studios.
Galapagos X follows four explorers from the future and their blue-footed booby bird as they set off to prevent future environmental problems from happening, by finding the source in the present day.
Set to air in 2023, Galapagos X will be trekking new territory — both literally and figuratively — as Big Bad Boo is developing an interactive virtual reality component that sees its audience explore different ecosystems in addition to creating a traditional television series and digital storybook.
“We are glad to work with Big Bad Boo Studios to distribute Galapagos X to audiences in Asia,” said Lee Hung Sheng, Head of Audience & Partnerships, Mediacorp. “With critical issues like environmental sustainability and climate change facing the world today, being a part of the Galapagos X project enables Mediacorp to continue raising awareness of the importance of saving our planet among young viewers.”
Featuring Odd Squad’s Millie Davis as the lead character Orchid, Gavin MacIver-Wright as young Quinn Crock and Riverdale’s Nathalie Boltt as the power-hungry social media mogul Doc Crock, Galapagos X features a noteworthy cast whose experience range from live-action films and series to theater.
Based in New York and Vancouver, Big Bad Boo Studios is the home of Hulu’s The Bravest Knight, 16 Hudson, Lili & Lola, Mixed Nutz and 1001 Nights, which was nominated for 14 LEO awards with five wins. Big Bad Boo is currently producing procedural series Judge Jodhi as well as Galapagos X and a series of digital games and apps. The company’s own streaming channel Oznoz provides cartoons in 10+ languages including classics such as Thomas and Friends, Bob the Builder, Babar and more.
