New preschool series from Entertainment One

Pow! Entertainment One (eOne), Hasbro’s entertainment studio, has give the green light to a new series for preschoolers set to launch in multiple markets globally in 2023.

Kiya, about a young superhero and her two best friends, will debut with 52 11-minute episodes across linear and digital broadcast platforms.

These include Disney Jr and Disney + globally and France Télévisions. It features a diverse cast of characters inspired by the varied landscape, natural beauty and culture of Southern Africa.

eOne plans to also deliver the series to audiences across other content platforms and formats, including YouTube, music, apps and audio, with merchandising across toy and key consumer product categories to follow.

Produced by eOne, Triggerfish and Frog Box, in partnership with Disney Junior and France Télévisions, the series is based on an original concept from South African-based production company Triggerfish and developed for television by Frog Box and eOne.

A new kind of hero sashays her way onto the scene. Meet Kiya, a seven-year-old African girl whose passions are dancing and martial arts.

When Kiya and her two best friends put their magical crystal headbands on they become superheroes, ready to defend their community against villains.

Stuart Forrest, CEO of Triggerfish, said: “We are so happy to partner with the fantastic teams at eOne, Frog Box, TeamTo, Disney and France Televisions, to bring Kiya’s adventures to the playrooms of families worldwide.

“It was especially important for us to partner with eOne, who promote inclusive characters and storytelling from various cultures, including ours.”

Kiya joins eOne’s successful slate of preschool properties that include award-winning shows Peppa Pig, PJ Masks, Ricky Zoom and Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom.

Citizen reporter