More Fireman Sam, Polly Pocket to Come

WildBrain and Mattel have revealed that Fireman Sam is headed into a 16th season, while Polly Pocket is gearing up for its sixth.

There are 26 new 10-minute CGI episodes for Fireman Sam, scheduled to begin delivery in spring 2024.

Polly Pocket will see 38 new 11-minute episodes, slated for delivery in summer 2024.

The new seasons of Fireman Sam and Polly Pocket are currently in production at WildBrain’s Vancouver animation studio.

WildBrain also secured a multitude of new international distribution deals for previous seasons of both shows, in addition to new deals for the Mattel titles Bob the Builder and Little People.

The new greenlights and distribution deals are part of a multiyear co-development, production, distribution and licensing agreement between Mattel and WildBrain.

Caroline Tyre, VP of global sales and rights strategy at WildBrain, said: “We continue to see great demand around the world for Mattel’s celebrated and treasured kids’ series Fireman Sam, Polly Pocket, Bob the Builder and Little People. These shows have established themselves as perennial favorites with kids and families, and we look forward to sharing them with new international audiences.”

Alex Godfrey, VP of content distribution at Mattel Television, said: “Fireman Sam and Polly Pocket have resonated with fans globally for years; it’s fantastic to see the continued support and love for the brands. The stories of these brands will be told for generations to come, and there are so many more adventures happening in Pontypandy and Littleton—we’re excited to bring them to new and existing audiences with our broadcast partners.”