Betty Boop, the iconic character created by animator Max Fleischer, will return to toons with a new animated television series. The series is being developed by Normaal Animation, the producer of the Peanuts TV series, in partnership with Fleischer Studios and King Features.
The series has been slated for 2018 release and is aimed at tweens and teens. The episodes recount the daily struggles, joys and victories of young Betty Boop, who has every intention of being on stage and becoming a superstar.
The iconic cartoon character Betty Boop will be returning to animation nearly 90 years after her debut in Dizzy Dishes.
Fleischer Studios, President and CEO, Mark Fleischer said, “We are delighted to be partnering with an innovative production company such as Normaal Animation. My grandfather, Max Fleischer, created Betty Boop as a fun, feisty and fashionable female, and she has proven to be a character for all time. It is extremely gratifying to know that this new television series will introduce Max’s beloved icon to new generations of fans in an engaging, relatable way.”
Normaal, Director and CEO, Alexis Lavillat added, “Few cartoon characters are loved the world over. Few cartoon characters know how to combine glamour with sass, and independence and very few have so much heart!! Ever since her creation by that genius of animation, Max Fleischer, Betty Boop has remained unique. It’s an honour and an immense pleasure today for Normaal to share its talents with this incredible star. Betty Boop will always symbolise the young modern woman.”
Normaal International will handle worldwide financing and all future global distribution.