Aardman Goes Global with ‘Science Fiction’

Aardman Rights has partnered with Kite Entertainment as international distributor for mixed-media animated series Science Fiction, a science-themed comedy targeting kids 8-12 which is proving successful on Ireland’s RTE network and has recently launched on CBBC. The exclusive deal includes global TV, DVD and publishing rights for the 33 x 90″ series, which will be presented by Aardman Rights for the first time at MIPJunior.

Alix Wiseman, Head of Sales and Acquisitions for Aardman Rights, says: “We love how well Kite Entertainment has married up their expertise in comedy writing with relevant and off the wall scientific facts and we believe there’s a real gap in the market for this kind of programming for older kids.”

Science Fiction is a unique multimedia mix of green-screened puppetry, 3D animation and 2D cartoon sketches. The show is presented by Dr. Sorcha Knowles, a sharp and ambitious young scientist, along with her less refined, bumbling professor sidekick Mike McCork. Assisted by glitchy supercomputer Bud-E (Bringing the Universe Down to Earth), Sorcha attempts to share interesting facts from the world of science while remaining patient during Mike’s often idiotic interjections during the show.

Science Fiction

Science Fiction

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