DHX’s Sci-Fi Game Show Set for Nick, Family Channel

DHX Media’s Massive Monster Mayhem, a science-fiction competition series that combines live action and CGI animation, is slated to begin airing on Nickelodeon in the U.S. and Family Channel in Canada later this year.

Massive Monster Mayhem features live gameplay by kids in futuristic challenges against gigantic Monster Superstars for the chance to win prizes and save Earth from destruction. The 20×30-minute DHX Media production, which is meant for kids aged 6 to 11, is co-created by Artur Spigel and Michael Chaves. It is executive produced by Spigel with Steven DeNure, Anne Loi, Asaph Fipke, Ken Faier and Josh Scherba of DHX Media.

Global distribution for Massive Monster Mayhem will be handled by DHX Media, with consumer-products licensing managed by DHX Brands.

Scherba, the executive VP of distribution and content at DHX Media, said: “We are always on the lookout for fresh, bold, creative ideas, and this one from Artur and Michael had us hooked. Massive Monster Mayhem combines an original, highly entertaining universe and cast of characters with action, competition and laugh-out-loud gags, all within an exciting game-show format that is bang on target for 6- to 11-year-olds. With Nickelodeon in the U.S. and Family Channel already on board, we are very excited by the global potential of this series.”

Spigel, founder of 7ate9 Entertainment, added: “The show celebrates and empowers kids in a way that’s never been done before. We’ve created a hilarious world for kids to experience, with everything I loved as a kid: monsters, wrestling and game shows, all in one show…in outer space. DHX Media and Nickelodeon have been incredible creative collaborators in making this ambitious dream come true.”