Mediacorp Acquires Galapagos X

Singapore’s Mediacorp has acquired the exclusive rights to air Big Bad Boo Studios’ new environmentally themed series Galapagos X on Okto and will distribute it in more than 20 Asian territories.

Created by Shabnam Rezaei, the series sees four explorers from the future and their blue-footed booby bird set off to prevent future environmental problems from happening by finding the source in the present day.

Galapagos X is currently in production at Big Bad Boo Studios with commissioning broadcasters TVOKids, SRC Radio-Canada, Knowledge Kids and TFO. Additional partners Shaw Rocket Fund and the Canadian Media Fund are part of the financing. Big Bad Boo is also developing an interactive virtual reality component for the series that allows its audience to explore different ecosystems.

“Galapagos X is a global series that deserves international partners who can bring the positive messages of preserving our planet to every kid,” Rezaei, co-founder of Big Bad Boo Studios, said. “With Mediacorp now on board as our partner, we will ensure a wide reach.”

Lee Hung Sheng, head of audience and partnerships at Mediacorp, said, “We are glad to work with Big Bad Boo Studios to distribute Galapagos X to audiences in Asia. With critical issues like environmental sustainability and climate change facing the world today, being a part of the Galapagos X project enables Mediacorp to continue raising awareness of the importance of saving our planet among young viewers.”