Turner Broadcasting today announced that it has completed the global acquisition of the brand-new animated series, Grizzy and the Lemmings, for its second flagship kids channel Boomerang which will debut its first-ever original programming beginning this month.
From the French production company Studio Hari, Grizzy and the Lemmings is a “new classic”, non-dialogue, playful family comedy. The series follows the hilarious exchanges of Grizzy the bear and a pesky tribe of Lemmings, as they attempt to co-exist in a forest ranger’s house in the Canadian wilderness.
The series will join Boomerang’s existing portfolio of funny, multi-generational shows, which includes The Tom and Jerry Show, Scooby-Doo and Mr. Bean: The Animated Series and will launch worldwide beginning autumn 2016.
Cecilia Persson, vice president of acquisitions and co-productions for Turner Broadcasting International saidd that Grizzy and the Lemmings is fun and innovative and also maintains the DNA of a timeless and classic animation. She also said that It is a great fit for the Boomerang brand and will sit perfectly alongside content like the much-loved Hannah-Barbera classic, Tom and Jerry.
Adina Pitt, vice president of acquisitions and co-productions for Turner, Cartoon Network and Boomerang US added said that on “Following their most recent worldwide multi-original series deal with Warner Bros. for Boomerang, this acquisition continues their overall strategy to build Boomerang as a strong second flagship global Kids network, complementary to Cartoon Network while Josselin Charier, co-founder of Studio Hari said that couldn’t expect to find a broadcasting partner more aligned with the editorial positioning of their latest creation, a new classic physical comedy for the whole family.
Boomerang provides light-hearted and fun moments, showcasing a mixture of internationally recognised comedy and fantasy series to more than 144 million households worldwide. Core programs include Tom and Jerry, Mr. Bean, Scooby-Doo, The Garfield Show, My Little Pony and The Looney Tunes Show. A companion channel to Cartoon Network, Boomerang is a dynamic and quirky place where girls and boys can be inspired, laugh and play with the whole family. In Asia Pacific, Boomerang is owned and operated by Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., a Time Warner company.