‘Jungle Freaks’ NFT Toon Partnership brings animation to the metaverse
Kalidor Media Group, Viskatoons, Xentrix Studios and virtual world/social platform Netvrk have announced their collaboration to release the animated TV series called Jungle Freaks – The Animated Series, based on the NFT project Jungle Freaks recently acquired by Ken Cantrill and Peter Viska from Kalidor. Netvrk will house the content and digital landscape of this new Web3 toon venture.
“The NFT market has opened many doors for the animation sector, it has showcased the talent of a number of artists and uncovered many amazing stories. In addition, it has released this incredibly exciting world we now call the metaverse,” said Cantrill, Head of Creative for Kalidor and co-creator of the series. “Netvrk is one of the leaders in this field and we are delighted to have signed this partnership. Partnership with Netvrk was obvious from the beginning as every animated series needs a location, a universe, a metaverse. The Jungle Freaks the animated series is unique. It is the first NFT project to be transformed into a series in a digital landscape.”
Viska, CEO of Kalidor and Viskatoon, noted: “This is the new paradigm the industry has been looking for to accommodate the incubation, production and screening of concepts outside of conventional screens.”
Xentrix Studios will support the production with its animation expertise, honed through frequent collaborations with leading entertainment brands such as Marvel, Warner Bros., Paramount, Nickelodeon and DC. The studio is already working with Unreal Engine and Unity, and will produce Jungle Freaks – The Animated Series in high-fidelity 3D CGI ready for metaverse and Web3 integration.
“Xentrix is excited to partner with Netvrk to ride the next wave of digital content creation using real-time technology through innovative business models,” said Nandish Dolmur, CEO of Xentrix Studios.
Netvrk plans a completely immersive experience for Jungle Freaks fans, allowing audiences to explore their world alongside the series and interact with other users in the same environment featured in the show. Access will be available via Netvrk’s upcoming social spaces and venues.
“With our vision to establish the world’s premier 3D content creation, monetization and social platform for everyone, it makes perfect sense to become the virtual home for all IPs. We plan to provide an additional level of experience and storytelling,” said Netvrk CEO Linus Chee. “A partnership with Kalidor/Xentrix and Jungle Freaks TV shows open up new possibilities that any animation project can use. A way for projects to seamlessly enter Web3 with us as the bridge.
“We are excited to work with Ken and the entire team at Kalidor and Xentrix to bring not only Jungle Freaks but all their IP to life inside the Web3 space. Ken’s passion for Jungle Freaks and Netvrk is addictive.”
David Lopez-Kurtz, Managing Director, BSL Group and Counsel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, commented on the partnership: “Any digital asset, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs), can be classified by regulators as a ‘security.'” By embracing available regulatory infrastructure, Kalidor Media Group, Viskatoons, Xentrix Studios and Netvrk are pushing forward to an exciting future where economics and profit expectations are appropriately offered and sold under applicable securities laws, while allowing buyers and community members to enjoy Web3 freedoms and mechanisms.”
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