New Preschool Series in the Works from Breakthrough

TORONTO, November 4:
Breakthrough Animation is teaming up with Canadian preschool network Treehouse
to produce a new 52×11-minute series, My
Big Big Friend.

The show will follow 4-year-old
Yuri, who is shy but uses his imagination to go on brave, daring adventures
with his big, big friend Golias. My Big Big Friend will be produced by
Breakthrough Animation in association with 2D Lab and Treehouse. Distribution will be handled by Breakthrough
Entertainment.

"We
are delighted to be working on My Big Big
Friend with a broadcast partner that has an international reputation for
quality entertainment," said Kevin
Gillis, the executive producer and managing partner for Breakthrough
Animation. "Treehouse has had a tremendously positive effect on our
creative development and our international broadcast relationships. We
anticipate that this series will be a major hit in all territories around the
world. As our first Canada/Brazil co-production we believe 2D Lab will be a
wonderful partner on the series, bringing a tremendous amount of talent!"

"This
is going to be a lovely series that will resonate with our Treehouse audience
and their vivid imaginations," added Jocelyn Hamilton, the VP of content
for Corus Kids. "We look forward to working with Breakthrough Animation on
this new and exciting project."

—By
Kristin Brzoznowski