Clan Boards Sunnyside Billy

Spain’s Clan has come on board the 2D kids’ series Sunnyside Billy as a co-producer alongside Imira Entertainment, the Spanish subsidiary of Toonz Media Group.

Targeted at kids aged 7-plus, Sunnyside Billy is an upbeat action-packed comedy about a friendly fried egg named Billy, who is oddly positive about every situation. The show, which will feature an original musical score, features themes of protecting the environment and ecology.

Sunnyside Billy is slated to roll out in the first quarter of 2023.

The flagship original production from Toonz was conceptualized by a team led by the legendary animator Olivier Jean-Marie, who passed away in May. The team also includes celebrated Belgian creator Jan Van Rijsselberge. Toonz CEO P. Jayakumar and Imira CEO Carlos Biern serve as executive producers.

P. Jayakumar said: “Sunnyside Billy is a truly international show with a very strong pedigree, coming from the creators of superhits like Oggy and the Cockroaches and Zig & Sharko. It is one of the last projects that Olivier Jean-Marie worked on. Together with Clan, we are committed to produce this series to the highest standards and elevate it to the ranks of the greatest ever kids’ animation shows made.”

Biern added: “We are very excited to partner again with TVE, creating together international shows incorporating top animation teams from Spain, where female artists are equally represented, with great award-winning creators on board. We see no better channel to partner for this show but Clan in Spain.”

“A funny, original series that brings together the legacy of Olivier’s irreverent and zany humor with a new generation of Spanish creators,” said Yago Fandiño, head of content for children at TVE.