Thunderbird Entertainment and tokidoki Build Brand Momentum for Mermicorno: Starfall with Additional Platform and Licensing Partners
Territory deals recently inked by Thunderbird Distribution for the new animated series include the
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![Thunderbird and Atomic Cartoons new animated series Mermicorno: Starfall, produced in partnership with tokidoki, adds Warner Bros. Discovery's Max and Cartoon Network Latam and Cartoon Network Southeast Asia, and POP (UK) and Corus Entertainment (Canada) to its growing roster of platform partners. Corus-owned Nelvana will represent the brand as its licensing/consumer products agent in Canada. (Graphic: Business Wire)](https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20240515502273/en/2132036/4/Mermicorno.SF.May24.jpg)
Thunderbird and Atomic Cartoons new animated series Mermicorno: Starfall, produced in partnership with tokidoki, adds Warner Bros. Discovery's Max and Cartoon Network Latam and Cartoon Network Southeast Asia, and
The first season of Mermicorno: Starfall (26 x 22 minutes) will be made available on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service, Max in the
Thunderbird Brands has also appointed the first international licensing agent for the IP. Corus Entertainment’s
Inspired by tokidoki’s hit Mermicorno character family launched in 2016, Mermicorno: Starfall is a smart and fun adventure-comedy for kids five to nine, that takes place in a fantastical and magical undersea world, where a team of Mermicornos (enchanting unicorn-mermaids) join together to save the ocean from an evil threat. During their epic mission, our heroes unlock the magic of creative self-expression, discover new depths of friendship, and find the best bowl of ramen in the sea. The series is currently in production at Atomic’s
“From the outset, we’ve known Mermicorno: Starfall is special and unique to the market, based on the fans of tokidoki’s Mermicorno characters,” said Thunderbird President of Global Distribution & Consumer Products,
“We have dreamed of this for many years and cannot wait to see our Mermicorno come to life in animation,” said
“Growing up, I was always impressed with animation of any kind: Western cartoons and Japanese anime touched my heart and imagination. When I draw new characters, I envision them already moving and interacting with their own voice. I’m thrilled to share a piece of my inner world through animation,” said tokidoki’s Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder,
“tokidoki already has a very strong fanbase here in
Thunderbird Brands (booth H236) and tokidoki (booth G214), which co-manage the consumer products program for the IP, will be attending the global licensing industry’s premier trade event, Licensing Expo,
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