NENT Group Orders More Fixi in Playland

NENT Group has commissioned two new seasons of Fixi in Playland, the first of which is set to air across the Nordic region on Viaplay in 2020.

The animated series delivered the most-watched opening weekend for an original kids’ series on Viaplay when season one premiered. Like the first season, seasons two and three of Fixi in Playland will be produced by Splay One, a NENT Studios company. The premiere date for season three will be announced in 2020.

Fixi in Playland (Swedish title: Fixi i Playland) stars Fixi, an animated squirrel with a robotic arm who lives behind the Viaplay screen. Fixi encourages viewers aged 5 to 8 to solve puzzles and interact with a range of engaging characters, while inspiring kids to take an interest in both technology and physical exercise. Fixi also has her own dance and song, which are available on Spotify and YouTube.

The series uses the performance capture and virtual reality (VR) animation capabilities of StudioV, NENT Group’s in-house VR studio.

NENT Group Chief Content Officer Filippa Wallestam said: “This is one of NENT Group’s most unique originals in any genre. From the initial concept to world-class animation by our in-house VR studio, Fixi in Playland is our production all the way. Commissioning two more seasons reflects the wonderfully positive reception of the show—and as a parent, I’m delighted that my own children can watch such an informative series. With her emphasis on learning and healthy living, Fixi is a very modern character and a great representative for Viaplay’s kids offering. These new seasons will continue to expand both technological boundaries and the horizons of younger viewers across the Nordic region.”