TIME Studios starts production on two series based on NFTs

by James · July 13, 2022

The two projects from creators Pablo Stanley (Robotos) and Wil Lee (the little ones) are the first from TIME Studios Kids and Family Divisions Slate of web3 IP to go into production

New York, NY, July 13, 2022 –– TIME Studios, Emmy Award®-winning TV and film production division of TIME, and Corus Entertainment’s Emmy Award®-winning studio Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor and licensor of animated and live-action content for children, has entered into a development and production partnership for two new original animated children’s series from popular NFT creators Pablo Stanley (Robotos) and Wil Lee (the small ones). The two new series, which will be co-produced with Nelvana, are part of three NFT-derived projects on the TIME Studios Kids and Family division’s list of web3 IPs, which also include an agreement with Toyboogers NFT created by Doug.

Pablo Stanley and Wil Lee will leverage their experience creating their beloved NFT collections to create original characters for brand new shows for children. Stanley, whose new series includes a group of friends who go on fantastic adventures in a world in the distant future, is also launching a new NFT collection based on the series. Wil Lee plans to introduce viewers to an adventurous preschooler who uses her imagination and befriends a set of cute but mischievous bears.

Maria Perez-Brown, Head of Kids & Family, TIME Studios, stated: “At TIME Studios, we believe that strong characters and compelling stories can come from and continue on any platform. We are pleased to announce that with Nelvana’s funding commitment and animation expertise, we will move Pablo Stanley and Wil Lee’s projects to the next stage of development. “

Keith A. Grossman, President, TIME, added: “There is an insatiable appetite for fresh new content, and we have been able to secure, structure and develop these partnerships with Pablo Stanley, Wil Lee, other NFT creators, and reach Nelvana at an unsurpassed speed. These crucial partnerships underscore an important next phase in TIME Studios and TIME’s web3 approach to identifying incredible IP from the blockchain and bringing it to viewers at home. “

Athena Georgaklis, Development Manager, Nelvana, said: “Nelvana is excited to partner with TIME Studios Kids and Family on their first ever list of web3 IPs to go into production. Web3 is an up-and-coming area for discovering original, innovative and inspired stories “We are pleased to combine our animation production expertise with TIME’s knowledge of this new space to bring these stories to life and bridge the worlds of web2 and web3.”

The two new shows to be put into production are the latest partnership between TIME Studios and Nelvana. Earlier this year, the two companies announced the development of animated comedy-adventure series for preschoolers, Leela’s island.

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About TIME Studios
From one of the most globally iconic brands, TIME Studios is an Emmy Award®-winning TV, film and immersive studio focusing on the development, production and distribution of truth-based first-class storytelling without scripts and scripts that move the world. With technical innovation and a brand-defining visual language dating back 99 years, TIME Studios aims to influence communities and the rest of the world with ideas that create true progress. By combining the industry’s leading creators with TIME, one of the most trusted brands to reach an audience of over 100 million people globally, TIME Studios is uniquely positioned to bring massive audiences to the world’s most influential stories. Recent projects include Black Gold (Paramount +), Big Vape (Netflix), John Lewis: Good Trouble (CNN Films), Amazing Grace (Neon), Right to Offend (A&E), Ricky Powell: The Individualist (Showtime), Mass Effect: The Story of YouTube, Kid of the Year (Nickelodeon / CBS), TIME100 (ABC) and the first screenplay project for TIME Studios, Women of the Year (Amazon).

About Nelvana
Nelvana has entertained children for over 50 years, and is a world-leading international producer and distributor of animated and live-action content for children. Nelvana produces a stable of award-winning and globally recognized brands that focus on comedies, preschool and action series, and related consumer products. Nelvana’s content is broadcast on Corus Entertainment’s children’s channels in Canada and in over 180 countries around the world. The Nelvana Library has over 4,800 programming episodes and has received over 70 major international program awards, including the Emmys® and Canadian Screen Awards. Visit the Nelvana website at nelvana.com.

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About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms to audiences worldwide. The company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings has engaged the public since 1999 and includes 33 specialty TV services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional TV stations, a suite of digital and streaming media, animation software, technology and media services. Corus is an internationally renowned content creator and distributor through Nelvana, a world-class animation studio expert in all formats, and Corus Studios, a globally recognized producer of hit-scripted and unwritten content. The company also owns the innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, the lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada, the leading provider of 2D animation software Toon Boom and the children’s book publisher Kids Can Press. Corus’ list of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, Magnolia Network Canada, The HISTORY® Channel, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107 , Country 105 and CFOX, along with widely distributed Canadian streaming platforms STACKTV, Nick +, Global TV App and Curiouscast. For more information visit www.corusent.com.