"Adventures of Akira & Mowgli"
Following the success of their cherished franchise “The Jungle Book", which has captured the hearts of millions of children and families worldwide, Powerkids Entertainment announces its collaboration with beIN Media Group, DeAPlaneta Entertainment, Telegael, Twelve P Animation, and Wall Peep, to co-produce a brand-new show "Adventures of Akira & Mowgli", the highly anticipated spin-off of the "The Jungle Book" series.
The show is currently in fast-paced production, with a tentative completion date by the end of 2025. In anticipation of strong interest from broadcasters, Powerkids plans to initiate the presales during Annecy market.
A PROMISING SHOW
Even before its release, the show is making waves and earning accolades. PowerKids CEO Mr. Manoj Mishra received the Best Producer in ANN Award'24, and the series has been nominated for Best International Showcase at the prestigious Cartoon on the Bay Pulcinella Awards.
“This innovative show introduces Akira, a bold and fearless new female protagonist, who joins the beloved Mowgli in this new jungle adventure brimming with heart, humor, and stunning animation," said Manoj Mishra, CEO of PowerKids Entertainment. “With our renowned global partners onboard, we're bringing Akira and Mowgli's extraordinary journey to life. Together, we'll share the enigmatic world of Akira and Mowgli with global audiences, unfolding their fun-packed story in a way that's full of adventure and excitement”. Manoj Mishra added.
Latifa Abdulla Al-Mana, Director of Kids Content and Channels, beIN MENA said: “We’re delighted to co-produce 'Adventures of Akira & Mowgli', and are excited to exclusively bring it to millions of children across the Middle East and North Africa. This partnership further reinforces beIN's long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality, family-friendly Arabic content to young audiences in the region through our leading kids' channels - Baraem and Jeem TV."
Paul Cummins, CEO, Telegael said: "Telegael is excited to partner with our colleagues at Powerkids Entertainment to bring the exciting adventures of Akira and Mowgli to audiences around the world. Building on the huge success of 'The Jungle Book' series, Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Sherekhan and Kaa meet the fresh energy of our new protagonist, Akira, a fearless girl from a nearby village with a strong character. Together our heroes Akira and Mowgli outsmart mischievous foes, uncover ancient jungle secrets and learn the true meaning of friendship, courage and nature’s balance."
Carlos Biern - Content & Media Sales Director, DeAplaneta Entertainment said: "At DeAPlaneta Entertainment, we are always looking for new opportunities to collaborate with leading studios worldwide, and Asia is a key region for us. This is a great moment to explore spin-offs of classic stories with universal appeal, bringing them to a global audience. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are thrilled to work with internationally renowned and award-winning studios like Powerkids, sharing our passion for storytelling and high-quality entertainment."
Katerina Pshenitsyna, General Manager, TwelveP Animation said: "Akira & Mowgli is a very important project for us as a company based in Abu dhabi, because it is one of the first international co-productions in animation coming from the region. It is also a milestone for TwelveP itself as we go diversifying our activity from distribution to co-financing and co-producing family-friendly projects with international appeal. We believe that Akira & Mowgli has everything to become a successful global IP."
Powerkids has brought on board Trevor Wall, joining as Storyboard and Animation Director, bringing experience from Disney Jr.'s "Puppy Dog Pals". Sidharth Vasudeva, Creative Director, leveraging his expertise from previous "Jungle Book" seasons. Renowned writers Jeff Sager and Eric Steinhart are crafting the scripts, with credits including "PJ Masks", "Super Wings", and "Paw Patrol."
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