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  1. Simon’s Cat Unveils LoFi Content

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    Media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay, today announces Simon’s Cat (a Banijay UK company), and Beacon Music (part of Banijay Brands), have joined forces to release a one-hour LoFi film with original music and bespoke animation.

    The globally loved animated sensation will release its latest production on the official Simon’s Cat YouTube channel today. An increasingly popular genre, particularly online, the Simon’s Cat LoFi beats are made for moments of serenity or focussed productivity. One hour of gentle Simon’s Cat animation will be played against the backdrop of original music, LoFi Lab, consisting of 10 tracks, specially commissioned from Banijay’s music library platform, Beacon Music.

    Simon Tofield, creator of Simon’s Cat says: “We are always looking to new, innovate ways we can engage with our loyal audience, and demand for LoFi content is extremely high. The charming and mellow animation, which is synonymous with Simon’s Cat, is a great fit for this genre, and the beautiful music, from our colleagues at Beacon Music, is the perfect accompaniment.”

    Created by award-winning illustrator, animator and director, Simon Tofield, Simon’s Cat was first seen on YouTube in 2008. Part of Banijay UK, the brand is now a major global success, with over 3bn online views and 21m fans across TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and X. The Simon’s Cat brand also enjoys international success across multiple categories including gaming, publishing, and apparel.

  2. YouTube Announces Corpse Talk – A New Original Animated Comedy-led Chat Show Starring Joe Sugg That Brings The Dead Famous to Life

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    YouTube today announced “Corpse Talk,” a new Kids and Family animated comedy-led chat show, voiced by Joe Sugg, that brings history to life by showcasing the amazing achievements of a selection of diverse and entertaining historical figures. The series will consist of 13 episodes available exclusively on the Cartoons for Kids YouTube Channel and the YouTube Kids app. The first two episodes of the series will premiere in May on Friday the 13th, with further episodes dropping on Tuesdays and Fridays.

    Produced by Tiger Aspect Kids and Family (“Mr. Bean”) in the UK, part of Banijay Kids & Family, and based on the popular graphic novels and comic series of the same name featured in The Phoenix Comic and created by Adam and Lisa Murphy, an award-winning husband-and-wife comics-making team. “Corpse Talk” is a lethally entertaining, comedy-led chat show hosted by the witty and cheeky history-loving Adam (voiced by popular British actor and YouTube creator Joe Sugg), who is very much alive, even though his famous guests are not. In each episode, Adam will dig up the dirt on some of the most famous, infamous and incredible figures in history, unearthing the unknown and surprising stories from these amazing characters. “Corpse Talk” features a diverse line-up of guests including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Cleopatra, Leonardo da Vinci, George Washington Carver, Julie D’Aubigny, Marie Curie, Nero, Ching Shih, Elizabeth I, Ibn Al-Haytham, Mary Seacole, William the Conqueror and Josephine Baker.

    “Tiger Aspect Kids and Family has brought us an incredibly rich, dynamic animated chat-show that kids will love watching while laughing and learning about important historical figures,” said Craig Hunter, Global Head of Kids & Family for YouTube Originals. “Having Joe Sugg as our engaging host is the icing on the cake – adding to the fun and humor of this entertaining show.”

    Tom Beattie, MD Tiger Aspect Kids and Family and exec producer of “Corpse Talk” added: “I’m thrilled that Adam and Lisa’s hilarious comic strip, that my kids read in The Phoenix comic, has been made into a series for YouTube Originals. Whatever cool dad points I had left, have now doubled!”

    Voice talent Joe Sugg commented: “Getting to voice the host of ‘Corpse Talk’ and work with Tiger Aspect Kids and Family has been a real pleasure. I hope the show brings surprises, entertainment and education in a fun way to kids at home.”

    Adam and Lisa Murphy added: “We are so excited to be working with YouTube and Tiger Aspect Kids and Family to bring these long-dead stories to life! ‘Corpse Talk’ has been our labour of love for the best part of a decade, and we’re thrilled to see the care, insight and brilliant humour the team at Tiger Aspect Kids and Family has brought to the project. We look forward to welcoming the world to the chat show that brings the dead famous to life!”

  3. LEGO Masters producer EndemolShine Netherlands produces Domino competition for RTL 4

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    Following the success of the popular family show LEGO Masters, producer EndemolShine Netherlands is developing a Domino competition for RTL 4. In the format, entitled “ Domino Effect” which was originally developed by EndemolShine North America and in collaboration with the YouTube Domino sensation Lily Hevesh, it is not about breaking the world record, but about the most creative and impressive Domini masterpieces.

     

    In several episodes, different teams compete against each other, creating various structures that of course end with the well-known Domino effect. Ultimately, all stones have to be turned, but the candidates are also judged mainly on the enchanting works of art, where a small movement can be the difference between the ultimate victory or a complete disaster.

     

    We will announce at a later date when the program will be shown on RTL 4 and the call for candidates will start. Domino Day has been provisionally postponed by COVID-19.

  4. Endemol Shine Brazil Announces New Season of Branded Reality Format Cabelo Pantene

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    Banijay today announces P&G has commissioned the third season of Endemol Shine Brazil’s branded reality format, Cabelo Pantene. The four-episode-series will be delivered by Pantene Brazil’s YouTube channel in November 2020, with Maisa Silva as host. 

      

    Created and produced by Endemol Shine Brazil, the multiplatform reality show sees people from all walks of life undertaking tasks which test the full potential of their hair. Cabelo Pantene has aired two successful series in partnership with Grey Brasil and sponsored by Pantene Brazil.  The series gave Pantene the highest peak of Google searches for five years and topped the hair care category on YouTube in Brazil. The YouTube channel gained +40K subscribers from all over the country and had +62 million views. 

     

    Cabelo Pantene sees people from all walks of life live undertaking tasks which test the full potential of their hair. It’s not a beauty contest but instead challenges participants to express their essence and identity. Participants share their stories and learn from the most respected experts, to take full advantage of the health and diversity of their tresses. 

     

    This branded content format has been adapted in Portugal for two successful seasons. Endemol Portugal produced this version in partnership with global haircare brand Pantene, from Procter & Gamble, commissioned by broadcaster TVI.