DHX Media, has signed a far-reaching deal with Turner Broadcasting for the new animated television series Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: The Series based on the Sony Pictures Animation blockbuster film franchise.
This 26 x 22’ animated series which will be produced by DHX Media with Sony Pictures Animation, commissioned by TELETOON in Canada, has been picked up by Turner Broadcasting for its second flagship kids channel, Boomerang across EMEA, APAC, and Latin America.
The Sony Pictures Animation’s 2009 and 2013’s mouth-watering animated feature comedy Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and sequel, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, were commercial successes which grossed a combined $510 million in theaters were distributed by Columbia Pictures.
DHX Media’s SVP Distribution, Josh Scherba said: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs has a huge global fan-base following the successful movie franchise and we are confident that the equally whacky and wonderful TV series will resonate with children and families globally.”
Sony Pictures Animation’s executive producer, Rick Mischel added: “We’re really excited to see the comedy and heart of Cloudy packed into a TV Series. This brand has fans worldwide, and now they get to go back and see all the adventures of Flint and Sam as teenagers.”
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: The Series takes place before the giant food fell from the sky. The series is a prequel where Flint Lockwood is a tween unlike any other kid in town. He will be seen along with his best friend, Sam Sparks, the new girl in town and wannabe school reporter. Joining them would be characters from the movies who are back for the series including Flint’s father, Tim, a man of few words and even fewer expression; Steve the monkey, Flint’s sidekick and totally unreliable lab assistant; Mayor Shelbourne, Brent, Earl and Manny.
DHX Media handles global television, licensing and merchandising and non-US home entertainment rights to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: The Series (Sony will distribute home entertainment in the US). The series is being produced at DHX’s animation studio in Vancouver, BC
