TVKIDS
TFOU, TF1’s children’s programming block, is working with SUPERPROD Group for the animated series Vet Academy.
The original 3D CGI series will feature 52 11-minute episodes targeted at kids aged 4 to 7. The adventures in the show center around animal rescue and protection. Each episode will follow the V Team, a group of five young veterinary apprentices, as they embark on rescue missions to save and heal animals in distress.
Vet Academy is created by French director Charles Vaucelle (Pat the Dog, Oggy and the Cockroaches, The Daltons, Lucky Luke, Dogmatix and the Indomitables) and Matthieu Choquet, story edited by Valérie Baranski, will be produced at SUPERPROD’s studios in Paris, Angoulême and Milan. Superights, the group’s distribution arm, will handle international sales.
Yann Labasque, head of TF1 group’s youth programming, said: “We are delighted to be working hand in hand with SUPERPROD on this series. It’s a perfect combination of adventure and heartwarming stories, which spring from the unique bond between children and animals. SUPERPROD has pulled together a team of exceptional artists and writers to create an unforgettable experience for our young viewers.”
Vaucelle commented: “I’ve always loved having pets at home, and I know that children love to care about animals. Moreover, my wife is a veterinarian, and for years, I’ve wanted to introduce children to this wonderful profession. I even hope that it will inspire future veterinarians! To make our apprentice vets’ missions more visual and exciting, I’ve designed V-suits, special suits that give them extraordinary abilities and protect them during their rescue missions. These suits are also equipped with numerous useful gadgets for diagnosing and providing first aid to animals.”
