9 Story Sells New Series to CBeebies

9 Story Distribution International’s Lu & the Bally Bunch has been picked up by CBeebies.

The new animated preschool series follows Lu, a little ladybird who has just started preschool with her new friends. They explore their brand-new social lives through play, music, feelings and fun. It is set to air on the channel in 2024.

Lu & the Bally Bunch premiered earlier this year on Cartoonito UK and LatAm and CBC Kids Canada, and will be launching on Cartoonito in the U.S. and across EMEA in the near future. Lu & the Bally Bunch has also been licensed to ABC Australia, TVNZ+ (New Zealand), SVT (Sweden), YLE (Finland), RTÉ (Ireland) and PCCW (Hong Kong).

The series is produced by 9 Story’s studio Brown Bag Films with the participation of Warner Bros. Discovery and CBC Kids.

“We are thrilled to bring Lu & the Bally Bunch into the BBC Children’s family,” said Joss Duffield, 9 Story Media Group’s VP of distribution for EMEA. “Filled with catchy songs and first friendships, this show celebrates the relatable and often messy moments that happen in a preschool. We can’t wait for the CBeebies audience to fall in love with Lu and her friends.”