CAKE Signs Deal with BBC Studios on Animation Family Sitcom ‘Nikhil & Jay’ for Poland, South Africa, Asia, and India

CAKE Signs Deal with BBC Studios on Animation Family Sitcom ‘Nikhil & Jay’ for Poland, South Africa, Asia, and India

Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced a deal with BBC Studios for 2D animated family sitcom Nikhil & Jay

The agreement finalised by CAKE’s Director of Sales Julien Farçat will see the 52 x 11 minute funny family centred series launch later this year on CBeebies in Poland, South Africa, Asia and India.

Based on award-winning author Chitra Soundar’s book series, Nikhil & Jay is produced by King Banana TV (Yakka Dee!, Meet the Experts), Paper Owl Films (Pablo, Happy The Hoglet), exec produced and distributed by CAKE (Angry Birds Summer Madness and Supa Team 4) and with funding from Northern Ireland Screen. The series premiered in the UK on CBeebies and iPlayer in 2025.

A multi-award-winning series, Nikhil & Jay most recently won an RTS Northern Ireland Award for Children’s Animation as well as being nominated for a Rockie Award in 2025. The series is a finalist in the 6+ fiction category at this year’s Prix Jeunesse. 

Nikhil & Jay follows the adventures of two dual heritage brothers and their loveable family. With both Indian and English grandparents, their life is a rich blend of customs, traditions, festivals, foods and music. A family sitcom written from a place of knowledge, love and authentic, lived experience of two cultures coming together, Nikhil & Jay celebrates the similarities and differences with funny and relatable stories, full of warmth, heart and humour.

The series stars British Tamil actor Charithra Chandran (Bridgerton, One Piece, Dune Prophecy, Alex Rider, How to Date Billy Walsh, Instructions for A Teenage Armageddon),  Janine Duvitski (Old Jack’s Boat, One Foot in the Grave, Abigail’s Party, Benidorm); Mark Benton (Early Doors, Waterloo Road, Christmas Lights, Catterick, Shakespeare and Hathaway, The Syndicate) as well as a diverse team of writers, animators, composers and directors who make up Nikhil & Jay’s offscreen talent. 

Nikhil and Jay is a beautifully animated, world-class series and a wonderful addition to our slate. Featuring two dual-heritage brothers, it offers a joyful and authentic portrayal of everyday family life while strengthening representation of South Asian and multicultural families in children’s media. Created by the acclaimed production company behind Yakka Dee!, a cornerstone of CBeebies’ output, the show brings diverse stories to life with warmth and charm.”

Maga Diaz, Global Acquisitions Executive at BBC Studios

“We’re proud to see Nikhil & Jay continue its journey around the world. Its warmth, humour and authentic cultural storytelling make it a standout series, and we’re delighted to partner again with BBC Studios to bring it to new audiences.”

Dominic Gardiner, Managing Director Distribution at CAKE

DISAUTHORITY EXPANDS INTO FARRINGDON

The independent studio expands beyond its South London base with a new central London grading suite

DISAUTHORITY, the next-generation independent studio known for unifying post and production under one roof, has announced the opening of a new colour grading suite in Farringdon, marking a significant expansion into central London. The new suite represents the studio’s continued investment in high-end finishing infrastructure while extending its presence beyond its South London base in Croydon. Designed for feature films, high-end television, commercials and music videos, the Farringdon space will operate as a dedicated environment for colour grading, final image finishing, and VFX revisions supporting productions.

“Colour is one of the final creative decisions a film makes. Opening a central London suite allows us to collaborate more closely with directors, cinematographers and agencies while maintaining the same obsessive focus on image quality that built the studio.”

Marcus Hundsnes, Managing Director of DISAUTHORITY

The move reflects the steady growth of the studio, which has evolved from a small team working out of a garden shed into a full-service post-production company with integrated filmmaking capabilities. While the Croydon headquarters continues to house the studio’s broader post pipeline, including editing, VFX and finishing, the Farringdon suite provides a central hub for colour sessions and director-led reviews.

The expansion arrives during a milestone year for the studio, which is currently in post-production on its debut feature film Sticks & Stones, a grounded supernatural horror produced under DISAUTHORITY Originals and scheduled for release in 2026.

By establishing a presence in Farringdon while maintaining its home base in Croydon, the studio aims to combine accessibility with the independent ethos that has shaped its growth.

“London has always been central to the filmmakers we work with. Opening a suite in Farringdon allows us to meet that community closer to where they create, while continuing to build the kind of studio environment where independent filmmakers feel supported and creatively understood.”

Maria Shevtsova, Producer and Vice President of DISAUTHORITY

The Farringdon suite is now operational and available for bookings across long and short-form projects.

BAFTA TELEVISION CRAFT AWARDS 2026 NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

The nominees have been announced for the 2026 BAFTA TV Craft Awards, highlighting the work of UK Screen Alliance members

BAFTA TV Craft Awards 2026 Host Maisie Adam, to be held at The Brewery on Sunday 26 April, 2026 in London, England. Photo: ©Matt Crockett

Yesterday, BAFTA announced the nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Television Craft Awards with Samsung OLED, hosted by Maisie Adam, celebrating the very best in television over the past year.

View the full list of nominations for the BAFTA TV Craft Awards with Samsung OLED HERE. Below, find the nominees for Special, Visual, and Graphic Effects.

BAFTA TV Craft Special, Visual, and Graphic Effects Nominees

Andor

  • Luke Murphy
  • Mohen Leo
  • Neal Scanlan
  • Jean-Clément Soret

A special mention to the team at Industrial Light & Magic for their work on Andor.

Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age

  • Framestore
  • Russel Dodgson
  • Andy Jones
  • Simon Bland
  • François Dumoulin
  • Gavin McKenzie

USSR Callister: Into Infinity (Black Mirror)

  • Union VFX
  • Stargate Studios Malta
  • Magic Lab Studios
  • James MacLachlan
  • Josie Henwood
  • Sam Chynoweth

The Witcher

A special mention to the team at Cinesite for their work on The Witcher, as well as the team at Milk VFX, and One of Us.

The BAFTA Television Craft Awards with Samsung OLED will take place on Sunday 26 April.

‘TEAM NUGGETS’ BREAKS THROUGH AGAIN WITH MAJOR ITALIAN NETWORK DEAL

Serious Kids secures another major broadcast deal with RAI in Italy

Serious Kids has secured another major broadcast deal with RAI in Italy for both Season 1 and Season 2 of  ‘Team Nuggets’. Targeted at 5-8 year olds, the gender neutral comedy series will air on RAI Yoyo  and launch as a box set on RaiPlay on May 1st 2026.

Serious Kids also recently announced a deal with ZDF/Kika in Germany and RTVE in Spain and another new deal has just been closed with Midolala for China.  All of this adding  to the previously announced deals with NRK, SVT, YLE (Swedish service), RUV, Czech TV, RTV Slovenia, RTBF Belgium and RTS Switzerland.

Commissioned by DR from Sparre Production and co-produced with Godo Films for Canal + France, all 91 x 7’ CG animated episodes are ready for delivery.  An episode from the first season has just won 1st prize for best short film at the Singapore Film & Script Festival adding to previous wins of the Pulcinella award for Best Animation for Upper Pre-School audiences and landing the runner up prize at the much lauded Prix Jeunesse International Awards.

The series also won both Best Children’s show and Most Innovative New Creation at Danish TV Prisen Awards show in 2024 and first prize at the 2024 Rotterdam Children’s Film Festival as well as being nominated for 12 more around the world.

Serious Kids acquired the worldwide content distribution rights (excl. Nordics and French Speaking Europe) from Sparre Production in 2024 following the case history presentation of the title at APD in Stuttgart.

‘Team Nuggets’ is a highly original CG animated comedy series created by Sparre Production in Denmark. It is a fast paced primary school comedy starring an ambitious young chicken, Karla, and a band of very volatile and diverse classmates.   Navigating school life for the first time is a huge deal and emotions run high. Lessons and schoolyard games often spill into chaos which can only be calmed by working out the important stuff; like true friendship and self-control.

DR and Danish publishing house Gyldendal have already produced a series of books based on the characters e.g ‘How to Be a Good Friend’ as well as the school diaries of the key characters.  A plush deal has also been signed with MAKI.  The recently produced digital game ‘Fantastic Class’ has been short listed for a prize at Kidscreen 2026.  

Despite being a brand new IP the show entered the top 10 on Canal + as soon as it was launched and on DR Ramasjang the series has an average 300k screenings per episode (based on a population of 6M).  60% of this number is made up a family co-viewing.

‘Team Nuggets’ was co-financed with the support of CNC, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Haute Savoie, Region Île de La Réunion, Creative Europe MEDIA, SOFICA, Cofiloisirs, Nordisk Film and TV Fund, and the NordVision Fund.  

“It is fantastic to have RAI onboard. This yet another key platform we have secured for ‘Team Nuggets’ and we now look to the other major markets to look again at this ultra original series.”

Leila Ouledcheikh, Director of Global Distribution at Serious Kids

“We are so delighted to see our series travel to Italy, Spain and Germany, it is really rewarding to see ‘Team Nuggets’ scoring major broadcast platforms which will assist the roll out of further content, films and more.”

Irene Sparre, CEO of Sparre Production

TRIGGERFISH ANIMATION STUDIOS SELECTS BRISTOL FOR ITS UK BASE

Africa’s leading animation studio expands its UK operations with a new facility in animation hotspot: Bristol

Image Credit: Lucasfilm, Aau’s Song

Triggerfish, the award-winning African animation studio behind globally acclaimed productions including Kizazi Moto: Generation FireSupa Team 4 and Star Wars Visions: Aau’s Song, today announced that it has selected Bristol as its UK base. The new premises in the Bristol city centre joins the studio’s existing locations in Cape Town and Galway, further strengthening Triggerfish’s growing international presence.

The Bristol office in the Royal Talbot Buildings provides their creative and technical teams a fully serviced facility with a state-of-the-art screening room, meeting rooms and community space. Bristol, recognised by UNESCO as a City of Film, was selected for its proud legacy in animation and creative media, the vibrancy of its city life, and its proximity to London.

“Establishing a base in Bristol was a natural choice given the city’s rich storytelling heritage and longstanding reputation for animation excellence. The move strengthens our operations in the UK and reflects our ambition to build a premium animation facility that harnesses the exceptional creative talent based in the city and surrounding areas.”

Natalie Adams, SVP Business Development at Triggerfish

“I am delighted to welcome Triggerfish to the West of England, the country’s fastest growing regional economy. The creative industries are a key sector for our future, so an award-winning global studio choosing our part of the world for their UK base is a real vote of confidence in our Growth Strategy. Bristol and the wider West are already world-renowned for animation and, with the support of Invest Bristol & Bath and partners across our region, this is a natural fit for Triggerfish. Working together with the wider cultural sector and investing our £25 million Creative Places Growth Fund, we will continue to create new jobs and opportunities for local people.”

Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England

The studio will serve as a hub for creative development and physical meetings, while maintaining Triggerfish’s flexible, distributed approach to remote working. Most of the studio’s UK-based employees will continue to operate remotely, allowing the company to draw on talent from across the country.

Triggerfish’s commitment to nurturing British animation talent is also reflected in its participation in the BBC Ignite programme, the BBC’s flagship initiative designed to discover the UK’s next generation of animation creators. Launched in 2021, BBC Ignite provides selected creators with funding and development support in partnership with BBC Children’s & Education, with the potential for a full series commission.

As part of the programme’s second cycle, Triggerfish has been confirmed as one of a select group of production partners working alongside emerging creators as they progress to the final stage of development, helping to shape the next generation of homegrown British animation.

The opening of the Bristol office also brings Triggerfish closer to key clients and creative partners in the UK. The studio has long collaborated with Magic Light Pictures on their celebrated series of BBC One Christmas specials based on the beloved books of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Triggerfish has animated seven of the award-winning specials, including Stick ManZogThe Snail and the WhaleTiddler and, most recently, The Scarecrows’ Wedding, which drew the highest Christmas Day audience on BBC One over Christmas 2025. Across the slate, the productions have won multiple honours, including two Children’s BAFTAs and two British Animation Awards.

Together, the Bristol and Galway offices strengthen Triggerfish’s international network, complementing its Cape Town studio and its growing roster of global collaborators and co-production partners.

POPCORN DIGITAL REACHES YOUTUBE MILESTONE

Cake’s Popcorn Digital surpasses 1 million subscribers on Cracké Youtube Channel

Popcorn Digital, the kids and family digital studio founded by CAKE, has surpassed 1 million subscribers on the official Cracké YouTube channel, marking a major milestone in the brand’s global digital growth.

Produced by Canadian-based award-winning studio Squeeze Productions, fun family-first non-dialogue comedy Cracké has built a strong following online through its warm, relatable storylines about the ups and downs of parenting. The achievement reflects sustained audience growth driven by consistent publishing and format optimisation for digital consumption. With strong co-viewing appeal for parents and kids, the channel has seen particularly strong performance from themed compilations and has been viewed over 470M times in the past 18 months.

Cracké follows the fun antics and over-the-top adventures of overprotective first-time daddy ostrich Ed who scrambles to keep control over his household. New to parenting and on his own with eight kids, Ed tries to be the best dad he can and luckily, his unlimited cartoon powers and ingenious creativity more than compensate for his lack of experience. The series, which also includes 52 x 1 minute shorts and the spin-off The Crows is distributed globally by CAKE, with YouTube management handled by Popcorn Digital.

Cracké has aired in 210 countries and territories including on Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Teletoon, Tencent and Canal +.  The new long form series Cracké Family Scramble is currently airing in US, Canada, Scandinavia, Belgium, parts of Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Games and licensing plans are in the pipeline.

Cracké is a huge global hit for us at Popcorn Digital. Ed’s struggles are as relatable as they are hilarious, drawing fans of all ages from over 100 territories. This milestone is a testament to Squeeze Production’s singular comedic voice, and we’re proud to be their partner on such an engaging and accessible brand.”

Matt Lieberman, Head of Digital Content, Popcorn Digital

“It is an immense source of pride to see our original creation, born from the extraordinary talent of our studio’s artists, resonate across the globe and connect with so many people. Reaching this milestone is incredible, but this is truly just the beginning.”

Denis Doré, Squeeze’s Co-founder

CINESITE BRING OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS TO NEW HISTORICAL ACTION THRILLER

Cinesite Joins Forces with Director Simon West for WWII Espionage Thriller ‘Fortitude’

Cinesite, the award-winning visual effects and animation studio, has announced its role as a key VFX partner on the upcoming historical action-thriller, Fortitude. Directed by Simon West (Con Air, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider) and starring Matthew Goode (The Imitation Game), Ed Skrein (Jurassic World: Rebirth), Jordi Mollà (Mobland), Alice Eve (Star Trek Into Darkness), Michael Sheen (Frost/Nixon), Art Malik (True Lies), Lukas Haas (Inception), Adrian Topol (Franz + Polina), Emilio Sakraya (Sixty Minutes), Freddy Carter (Shadow And Bone), Paul Anderson (Peaky Blinders), Ben Kingsley (Gandhi) and Nicolas Cage (Con Air).

Based on the extraordinary true events of Operation Fortitude, the film explores the elaborate Allied deception campaign that misled Nazi intelligence ahead of the D-Day landings. Cinesite’s London team is delivering a range of visual effects to bring this “war of wits” to life, including the creation of large-scale digital environments, period-accurate military assets, and the seamless integration of the famous “Ghost Army” of inflatable decoys.

The project marks a reunion between Cinesite and renowned Production VFX Supervisor Steve Begg. Cinesite and Begg have a long-standing history of collaboration on blockbuster franchises, most notably on the James Bond films Skyfall and Spectre, where they worked together to deliver some of the series’ most iconic “invisible” and practical-hybrid effects.

Zave Jackson, VFX Supervisor at Cinesite

Fortitude presents a challenge for us recreating the intricate ‘theatre of war’ where the visual deceptions were just as critical as the physical battles. It is a privilege to be collaborating once again with Steve Begg. Having partnered with Steve on numerous projects over the years, there is a deep shorthand and creative trust between us. We are excited to support his vision in bringing this incredible piece of history to life with the scale and authenticity it deserves.”

Zave Jackson, VFX Supervisor at Cinesite

“Fortitude is a story about the power of illusion, which makes it a perfect canvas for visual effects. Working with Simon West to recreate such a pivotal moment in history allows our team to showcase the high level of craftsmanship and historical detail we are known for. We are thrilled to be part of the team bringing this incredible ensemble cast and high-stakes story to the screen.”

Sara Rust, Executive Producer at Cinesite London

The project marks a significant addition to Cinesite’s 2026 slate, which also includes work on Michael, Masters of the Universe, Spider Noir and Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. Cinesite is helping to recreate 1940s London and the sprawling coastal landscapes of the deception campaign with cinematic scale and historical precision.

Simon Afram is producing alongside Georgette Turner (Fantastic Beasts Franchise), Reza Roohi (ATL Hustle), and Edward Kahl (Queen of Manhattan), with executive producers Bianca Goodloe (Mission: Impossible II), and David Scaramanga.

Fortitude is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release in late 2026.

KELEBEK MEDIA SECURE PUBLISHING RANGE FOR ISADORA MOON

Oxford Children’s to publish a magical new TV Tie-In range for Kelebek Media’s smash-hit animated series

Oxford Children’s today announced the upcoming launch of the Isadora Moon TV tie-in publishing range, based on the smash-hit animated series created by Kelebek Media, based on the original world created in a series of books by Harriet Muncaster. Lou John from Oxford Children’s acquired world rights from Deborah Thorpe, Founder & Creative Director of Kelebek Media.

Publishing in May 2026, the range will debut with four picture books and four activity books for ages 4–7, followed by fourteen additional titles including early readers, in September 2026. With 32 books planned across two years, this marks an exciting expansion of the Isadora Moon universe.

“The success of Isadora Moon is down to its exceptional characters and rich storytelling. As well as our core publishing, we’re now proud to be expanding the reach of this key brand by bringing these gloriously entertaining TV tie-in stories, activity books and fiction to an even wider global audience.”

Lou John, Head of Children’s and Primary IP at Oxford Children’s

As Oxford Children’s celebrate ten sparkling years of Isadora Moon, with over 6.4 million copies sold worldwide, they are delighted to collaborate with Kelebek Media and build on the popularity of the Isadora Moon TV series, currently airing on Sky Kids in the UK, Warners Bros Discovery in the US and on broadcasters around the world.

The range features stunning artwork from the TV series across picture books, activity titles, early readers, and older-reader formats. Young fans can revisit beloved episodes through richly illustrated picture books or get creative with fun activity books, including a Search and Find book and a charming Fairy–Vampire flip book, filled with puzzles, games, colouring pages, sticker sheets, and other activities.

Whether fans are meeting Isadora for the first time through the TV series, the new TV tie-in product range, or the bestselling original 5-7 core chapter books, Oxford Children’s are encouraging children to explore storytelling in fun and imaginative ways, mirroring the ambitions of the National Year of Reading. As it marks this milestone year, the TV tie-in programme range represents a bold step in expanding the world of Isadora Moon.

“We’re very proud of our close collaboration with the fantastic team at Oxford Children’s to expand the hugely successful Isadora Moon publishing world. And we’re very grateful to Harriet for placing her trust in us. These books and activities extend the magic of Isadora beyond the animated series, inviting children to explore stories in playful accessible ways that spark imagination and nurture a lifelong love of reading.”

Deborah Thorpe, founder of Kelebek Media

“It’s super exciting to see Isadora in this new format which makes the Isadora Moon world accessible to even more readers! I love everything Kelebek Media have done to bring Isadora Moon to life in animation, and the animated version of Isadora is so cute! I love how they look on my bookshelf alongside my other books!”

Harriet Muncaster, author and creator of the world of Isadora Moon

CAKE TAKES STRATEGIC STAKE IN KIDSKNOWBEST

Strategic Partnership Unites Data, Community and IP to Build the Next Generation of Youth Brands

KidsKnowBest, the data-driven youth insights and influencer strategy company, today announced a minority investment from leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE, marking the start of a long-term strategic partnership between the two businesses.

The undisclosed investment reflects a shared ambition to connect youth audience intelligence with global IP development and distribution, creating a stronger foundation for building the next generation of youth brands.

Founder and CEO Joel Silverman retains full control of KidsKnowBest.

Founded in 2017, KidsKnowBest has built one of the most dynamic youth intelligence communities in the market, with thousands of kids and families across the US and UK providing ongoing first-party insight into behaviour, trends, brand affinity and cultural shifts.

This community powers the company’s position as the leader in global influencer strategy and execution in the kids’ space, enabling brands to move at the speed of youth culture with data-led clarity.

The partnership will see KidsKnowBest’s proprietary community insight and influencer capability working in close collaboration with CAKE’s global expertise in IP development, production, financing and distribution, bridging the gap between audience intelligence and scalable brand ownership.

Together, the companies will focus on developing and growing brands that resonate with young audiences today while building long-term global value.

“This is far more than an investment, it’s a strategic collaboration built on shared ambition. We’ve spent the last eight years building direct, meaningful relationships with young audiences. Our global community gives us real-time visibility into what kids care about, how they engage and where culture is heading. Partnering with CAKE allows us to connect that intelligence directly into the IP ecosystem. Together, we can move seamlessly from insight to influencer to global distribution, building brands with young people at the heart.”

Joel Silverman, Founder & CEO of KidsKnowBest

“What attracted us to KidsKnowBest was the strength of their community and the clarity of their data. They don’t speculate about youth culture, they’re embedded within it. By bringing their audience intelligence together with CAKE’s experience in developing and scaling global kids’ brands, we see real opportunity to build culturally relevant IP with long-term value.”

Ed Galton, CEO of CAKE

As youth culture becomes increasingly fragmented and creator-led, collaboration between insight, creators and IP owners has never been more important. This partnership positions both businesses to work more closely across development, brand strategy and international growth, combining community-powered data with global execution.

SERIOUS KIDS BUDDIES UP TO A NEW TASTE SENSATION

Tastebuddies set to launch at MIFA this year

Co-producers Pikkukala, Dibulitoon and Ink and Light have signed over the worldwide* content distribution and merchandising rights to their brand new 52 x 7′ 2D/CG blend animated series ‘Tastebuddies’ to Serious Kids and today announce the start of production which will see Serious Kids launching the first episodes at MIFA this year. (*excluding Spain, Finland and Ireland)

Leo is a six-year-old boy who spends quality time in the kitchen with Mum and Dad, (who are expecting a little girl very soon!) and his lovely grandmother.  As a family with a diverse food culture, their motto is to ‘Eat the Rainbow’ and Leo does just that with the aid of the five Taste Buddies who are summoned by spinning the Tasty Wheel and embark on food finding adventures to help him complete his rainbow on the fridge at home. 

Sweet Suzy, Salty Sam, Umami Umi and friends also explore emotional kid relatable themes that mirror Leo’s day.

Taste Buddies has been commissioned by RTVE, 3Cat, RTEJr, and YLE  and is being produced in Spain, Finland and Ireland benefiting from additional funding from ICEC, Konstsafundet, MEDIA and Screen Ireland.

“We are delighted to announce both the start of production and the appointment of Serious Kids.  The Taste Buddies is a great way for kids to explore all the tastes of the rainbow and how they work together. This is not a cooking show nor a nutritional guide but a mission to explore.”

Veronica Lassenius, Creator and Director of Tastebuddies

The scripts are story edited by Lena Byrne (Jessy and Nessy, Becca’s Bunch) and written by Jo Clegg, (Hey Duggee, Pip and Posy)  Amy Stephenson, Shane Langan (Dorg van Dango, Silly Sundays) , Beatriz Iso, Amaia Ruiz (Spirit of the Forest, Superthings) Marta Armengol Royo (Royals Next Door, Elvis Riboldi), Emma Hogan (Maddie + Triggs, Nelly & Nora).

“We have big plans for supporting products including books (one has already been published in South Korea and Finland) as well as games, kitchen tableware and educational material. Ricardo Ramón and Jone Landaluze, producers at Dibulitoon Studio, are thrilled about the production of Taste Buddies because of its distinctive style and creativity. The series combines 2D and 3D animation with mixed-media sequences, as well as original music and voice performances by children. We are confident that these elements will make the series a truly special project.”

Tamsin Lyons, Ink & Light

“This is such a fun show, rooted in family life but also action packed with a CG and 2D blend that bounces off the screen with colour and texture.  The series will complete production on the first 26 episodes by the end of this year and the following 26 in June 2027.  We can’t wait to share this with everyone at MIFA.”

Genevieve Dexter, Founder and CEO of Serious Kids

“Teaching children to eat well is all about helping them to enjoy their food. Taste Buddies focuses on giving children the tools to “play with their food” in the best possible way. And in the process, have fun and enjoy eating better.”

Yago Fandiño Lousa, Director of Children’s Content, Clan RTVE

“Taste links the experience of food with a pleasant experience in a family setting that is, at the same time, exciting and full of adventure. These rewarding and well-narrated emotions are what ultimately give value to the social and healthy habit of eating properly, which is the underlying theme of the series”.

Xavier Romero, Head of Animation Co-productions, 3Cat

“I love this concept of introducing the notions of sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami to young children in a fun way. The pairing of food comedy and music sounds like a winning one to me.” 

Eimear O’Mahoney, RTÉjr