DHX Media Brings Raft of New Kids’ Offerings to MIPTV

DHX Media is arriving at MIPTV with a slate of new animated and live-action kids’ shows, including tween gymnastics series Up in the Air, from the creators of The Next Step.

Up in the Air, the latest live-action series from producer Frank van Keeken (The Next Step, Lost and Found Music Studios), has been greenlit by DHX Television’s Family Channel in Canada and picked up by CBBC for the U.K. It follows the story of 12-year-old Jenny, a gymnast struggling to follow in the footsteps of her mother and grandfather, who were both competitive gymnasts on the world stage. It is set to begin filming in the spring.

Also on DHX’s slate is Bajillionaires, a live-action kids’ comedy about a group of neighborhood friends who create inventions in their parents’ garages. Led by 12-year-old CEO Max Graham, they run a fledgling tech start-up that touts their whimsical inventions. Produced by Six Eleven Media with Family Channel, the show is set to premiere in the U.S. on Universal Kids in the fall.

Rev & Roll, a DHX offering for a younger set, follows the adventures of 8-year-old Rev and his truck best friend Rumble, as they navigate a world where vehicles live side-by-side with humans. Co-commissioned by DHX Television’s Family Jr. in Canada and Alpha Group’s Jiajia channel in China, Rev & Roll is also set to premiere in the fall.

Josh Scherba, president of DHX Media, said: “After recently announcing several new original animated series, including Dorg Van Dango, Chip and Potato and Rev & Roll, we’re excited to feature those shows at MIPTV, along with our latest live-action offerings, Up in the Air and Bajillionaires. We look forward to teaming up with world-class broadcasters, streaming platforms and creators as we continue to bring high-quality children’s content to the global audience.”