Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie and Friends Sneak Preview Coming to L.A.

Kartoon Studios is hosting a special sneak preview event for its upcoming animated franchise Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie and Friends, based on A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh, at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in L.A. on December 16.

“This premiere represents far more than a sneak peek—it is the public unveiling of what we believe will become one of Kartoon Studios’ most valuable long-term assets,” said Andy Heyward, chairman and CEO of Kartoon Studios. “A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the most beloved characters in the world. Our new series is designed to bring Pooh and his friends Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit and others to a new generation of consumers with song and dance added to the gentle wisdom of the wood.”

Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie and Friends is creatively driven by Linda Woolverton (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King) as executive producer, Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man, Beetlejuice) as composer and Elise Allen (Lion Guard) as head writer and showrunner. It features an original yarn-based animation style that combines state-of-the-art digital tools with handcrafted textures.

The brand has been structured from the beginning as a 360-degree global franchise, with an integrated roadmap designed to maximize engagement, accelerate monetization and expand worldwide presence.

The rollout includes serialized short-form content engineered for broad distribution across AVOD, FAST, SVOD, in-store and international platforms; major holiday specials; a global consumer products program; and experiential and live event extensions.

Kartoon Studios will launch a feature line of plush, apparel, backpacks and publishing under the direction of Disney Licensing veteran Chris DeMoulin. “The line will grow with the program, allowing a new generation of preschoolers to discover the joys to be found exploring this dynamic new Hundred Acre Wood with their friends, both human and animated,” DeMoulin said.