MIPCOM 2014: Quelque chose des Cartoons

It’s that magical time of year when the Palais des Festivals (and any bars within walking distance) in Cannes, France, is jam-packed with content creators and buyers from across the globe, hoping to make the deal of a lifetime or snap up the next big thing. With all the great animated content on offer, picking a few shows to highlight for our readers feels kind of like throwing a dart at the wall. Blindfolded. In the dark. But we try, anyway! And be sure to visit us online for the latest news from the show, Oct. 13-16 at animationmagazine.net. Package: 52 x 11 Type of animation: Digital 2D Produced by: Entertainment One, Birdo Studio; distributed by eOne Family Created by: Pedro Eboli Target audience: Kids 7-12 Synopsis: A Cupcake. A Dinosaur. Somehow, they are brothers, and they do stuff — like rock out on keytars like a boss! Selling points: Eboli and eOne have been pretty hush-hush when it comes to details about the project, but if the super fun trailer (featuring Skrillex) and random-cute characters are any hint, it looks like the next cult show for tweens to 20-somethings. Delivery: Early 2016 Stand: C15.A10

Package: 52 x 11 Type of animation: 2D Produced by: Amberwood Entertainment, Big Jump Productions; distributed by Tricon Films & Television Created by: Cory Morrison (Big Jump), Craig Young and Michael Milligan (Amberwood) Target audience: Preschool Synopsis: Take in the big adventures of some very small heroes: a reporter firefly and his pals, a horsefly and a spider. As they encounter a variety of first-time experiences, their problem-solving skills show viewers how better to relate to their world. Selling points: Already picked up by TVOKids, Knowledge Kids and Radio-Canada, the series weaves digital literacy, science, math, technology and comedy into its narrative to give preschoolers a leg up on the 21st century Stand: R7.J7