MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS WITH DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION ON NEW SERIES MORPHLE, BASED ON THE HIT SHORT-FORM MY MAGIC PET MORPHLE
Los Angeles, CA – May 18, 2022 – Moonbug Entertainment today announced an agreement with Disney Branded Television to create a new CG original series, Morphle, based on the hit short-form My Magic Pet Morphle. The 52x7-episode comedy adventure series will debut in 2024 exclusively on Disney+ and Disney Junior globally, excluding China. Disney will also launch episodes of My Magic Pet Morphle on its platforms. This strategic partnership is the first creation and distribution agreement of its kind between the two leaders in kid's entertainment.
Morphle follows Mila and her stepbrother, Jordie, as they leap into a world of adventure with the help of Morphle, Mila's magical and loyal pet who has the power to change into whatever she needs. The trio will use their skills and smarts to keep magic pets out of mischief, solve problems and find "magic matches" for each of the hilarious and unique newcomers.
"The agreement with Disney Branded Television is a significant milestone for the Morphle brand and recognizes Moonbug Entertainment’s continued growth within the kids’ market," said Andy Yeatman, Managing Director of Americas and Originals at Moonbug Entertainment. “We are excited to expand our original content initiatives and bring the fun and fantastical Morphle universe to more families around the world.”
Jane Gould, executive vice president, Content Research, Insights & Scheduling, Disney General Entertainment said; "This inaugural partnership with Moonbug Entertainment for this new iteration of 'Morphle’ is a welcome venture for us. The characters and stories from this beloved franchise have delighted and entertained kids and families formore thana decade and the sensational combination of magic and adventure is the perfect fit for our Disney Junior and Disney+ audiences."
Arthur van Merwijk is the creator of the short-form series My Magic Pet Morphle. The new Morphle series was co-developed by Mark Palmer (Hello Ninja) and Consulting Producer Jill Sanford (Go! Go! Cory Carson). Nick Confalone (Helpsters) serves as Story Editor.
For more information about Moonbug and its programming, please visit www.moonbug.com.
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About Moonbug Entertainment
Moonbug Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company behind some of the most popular kids’ titles in the world. Moonbug’s lineup includes global sensations CoComelon, Blippi, Little Baby Bum, Little Angel, My Magic Pet Morphle, Supa Strikas, Go Buster, Playtime with Twinkle, Gecko’s Garage, ARPO and many more.
Moonbug’s shows are on more than 150 platforms globally, including YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky, Super RTL, BBC iPlayer, HBO Max, Tencent, Youku and Roku. The company’s YouTube channels are viewed over 9 billion times on average every month globally and has more than 440m subscribers. Its portfolio currently stands at 29 IPs and 100+ brand partners and is available in 32 languages.
Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.
