"Action Rabbits"
French animation producer Blue Spirit (Newen Studios group) and North American animation producers Atomic Cartoons and Milkcow Media, along with European distributor Newen Connect (Newen Studios group), are bringing high-energy adventure to Kidscreen Summit for TF1 with the next successful rescue mission upper preschool show, "Action Rabbits."
Co-produced for TF1 by Blue Spirit Productions (Newen Studios group) and Atomic Cartoons, and distributed by Newen Connect (Newen Studios group), "Action Rabbits" joins the wave of premium animated content debuting at Kidscreen Summit, where broadcasters and buyers will get a sneak peek at this energetic new rescue series.
This series is currently in development and set to captivate young audiences. Created and co-produced by Alexander Bar/Milkcow Media ("Ricky Zoom", "Mike the Knight"), the 52 x 11’ series is a thrilling blend of action, humor, and teamwork, aimed at kids ages 4 to 7.
Set on the vibrant and mysterious Hoppity Island—home to towering volcanoes, lush jungles, and ancient temples—"Action Rabbits" follows four brave bunny best friends: Dutch, Harley, Rush, and Mash. Always ready to leap into action, this dynamic rescue team uses their unique skills and high-tech gear to save the day, even when dealing with mischievous troublemakers.
Sylvie Mahé, Blue Spirit Producer, appreciated the synergy on both sides of the Atlantic: “We are very proud to present this new development, which has mobilized the amazing energy and enthusiasm of teams on both sides of the Atlantic," noted.
Also, Yann Labasque, Head of TF1 Group’s Youth Programming, sees it as a bet on popularity: "We are delighted to confirm the development of a new animated series with Blue Spirit, Atomic Cartoons, and Milkcow Media, and to soon welcome 'Action Rabbits' on TFOU and TF1+. This original 'rescue' creation promises to be as popular as other major productions of the genre broadcast on our channel. We look forward to sharing the thrilling adventures of this elite all-terrain rescue team with our young audience," added.
Meanwhile, Aaron Behl, SVP of Atomic Originals praised their partners. “We're thrilled to bring 'Action Rabbits' to life with TF1. Partnering with creator Alexander Bar and Blue Spirit Productions, we've crafted a show that blends adventure, heart, and comedy, designed to captivate and excite young audiences. We can't wait to share it with the world!," commented.
Finally, Alexander Bar, Milkcow Media, believes it's the beginning of something big: "We’ve had a blast crafting 'Action Rabbits' into the perfect mix of adventure and comedy with a whole lot of bunny business. Now it’s time for our four carrot-nibbling heroes to take tropical island life from chill to thrill with a cast of wacky characters that will have kids everywhere hopping back for more!," highlighted.