Flemish studio Studio 100 has tapped Indie distributor Thunderbird Films to distribute its new, 3D animated adventure series Maya the Bee
into Canada and to help the producer with U.S. sales of the 78 x
13-minute episodes produced in high definition. The property, which
celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, is based on the German book
of the same name and has had a rich history of success with multiple
books, a successful TV series and an extensive merchandising program.
“Maya the Bee is representative of the strongly branded
programming that Thunderbird can help bring to the North American
marketplace,” said Jeffrey Engelen, Thunderbird’s distribution chief.
“We’re pleased to be collaborating with Studio 100 on how best to
introduce this new incarnation of Maya the Bee, especially with the rich history and brand equity that has been developed over the past 100 years.”
“Thunderbird Films has extensive relationships with children’s networks
throughout North America and an enthusiasm for this project that will
drive its success,” said Patrick Elmendorff, managing director of Studio
100 Media.
Maya the Bee is a fun-filled 3D animated adventure TV series
for the 5 to 7 year-old audience. Maya has left her hive to discover the
beauty and mysteries of the outside world. As she explores, she meets
other insect friends, plays and shares adventures with her friends.
Maya the Bee reinforces children’s natural curiosity and their desire to
experience the world around them, while imparting lessons in being
generous, caring and always ready to help family and friends.The new 3D Maya the Bee is produced by Studio 100 Animation SAS
in association with TF1 and ZDF. Directed by Daniel Duda, its writing
bible was crafted by Delphine Maury and Christophe Erbes and its graphic
bible designed by Jan Van Rijsselberge.
History about Maya The Bee :
The Adventures of Maya the Bee (German: Die Biene Maja) is a German book, comic book series and animated television series, first written by Waldemar Bonsels and published in 1912. The book has been published also in many other languages.The stories revolve around a little bee named Maya and her friends Willy the bee, Flip the grasshopper (referred to as "Maja", "Willi" and "Philip" in some versions), Mrs. Cassandra (Maya's teacher), and many other insects and other creatures. The book depicts Maya's development from an adventurous youngster to a responsible adult member of bee society.
New Maya The Bee in 3D :
New Maya The Bee in 3D :
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