Kids’ CBC Greenlights Animated Series Dot.

HOLLYWOOD: Kids' CBC in Canada has given the go-ahead to Dot., a new book-based animated show produced by Industrial Brothers in association with The Jim Henson Company.

Dot. is inspired by the children's picture book penned by Randi Zuckerberg. The 52×11-minute series follows the adventures of a whimsical, curious and tech-savvy girl who is not afraid to get her dress dirty. It is aimed at youngsters between the ages of 4 and 7. The Jim Henson Company is managing all media rights for Dot. outside of Canada and all consumer product rights for the property around the globe.

Martin Markle, the senior director of children's content at CBC Television, commented: "Kids' CBC is pleased to bring such a forward-thinking and delightful series to Canadian children. Dot. blends technology use with a robust and active lifestyle for kids. There is a healthy balance between the tech use, adventure and physical play."

Matthew Fernandes of the Industrial Brothers noted: "One of the most exciting aspects of Dot. is that it tells a story where technology is just a tool that a child can use to activate his/her imagination and then take that into the real world. It's not about swiping or posting or liking; it's about exploring and wondering and learning."

"As soon as we met Dot, we saw her potential to inspire kids to use tech to enhance their everyday kid adventures and discoveries," said Halle Stanford, the executive VP of children's entertainment at The Jim Henson Company. "I have been a longtime fan of the Industrial Brothers and this is a perfect project for them to produce. Matt Fernandes has an inspiring vision of how to bring Dot's emotional relationship with technology to life in animation. The design of the series will capture the humor and whimsy of Dot's world and bring to life a child's authentic experience with tech."

"I'm so excited to see Dot come to life," added Zuckerberg. "The Industrial Brothers are the perfect partner to capture Dot's spirit, bringing her world right into our living rooms. Dot will help teach so many children about the excitement of going outside and exploring while simultaneously using tech, in a balanced way, to learn more about their surroundings."