{"id":21669,"date":"2021-10-06T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/worldscreen.com\/"},"modified":"2021-10-06T12:13:51","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T16:13:51","slug":"knowledge-network-developing-first-original-kids-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/knowledge-network-developing-first-original-kids-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic Story Working on First Knowledge Kids Original"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Knowledge Network is working on the original kids&#8217; series\u00a0<em>Luna, Chip &amp; Inkie Adventure Rangers Go<\/em>\u00a0with Epic Story Media.<\/p>\n<p>The music-filled socioemotional series is based on the characters Luna, Chip and Inkie, who have appeared in Knowledge Kids branding, books and video games since 2008. In each episode, the trio of helpers tackle problems in their town. Epic Story Media will introduce <em>Luna, Chip &amp; Inkie<\/em> to international broadcasters at MIPCOM.<\/p>\n<p>The series has been commissioned for French broadcast and is being produced in collaboration with Groupe M\u00e9dia TFO.<\/p>\n<p>Michele Paris, senior manager of children\u2019s programming at Knowledge Network and executive producer on the series, said: \u201cCreative problem-solving, resilience and teamwork are central to the mission of Knowledge Kids\u2019 content. Luna, Chip and Inkie will help kids see new ways of approaching a problem and persevering to get the job done!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ken Faier, president and founder of Epic Story Media, said: \u201cWe\u2019re ecstatic to bring Knowledge\u2019s home-grown IP to a global audience! We see this as an evergreen property that any preschooler can relate to. It\u2019s fun, upbeat, comedic and full of adventure\u2014plus every episode contains an original song that will get you on your feet!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Luna, Chip &amp; Inkie Adventure Rangers Go<\/em> is set in the fictional town of Eagle Creek, inspired by the scenery of the Pacific West Coast. Paris commented: \u201cKids worldwide have spent more time than usual indoors over the past year and a half. This series is a love letter to nature. We hope it\u2019ll remind kids of the incredible adventures that await them when they head outdoors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paris and Pat Ellingson, retired head of TVO Kids, are developing the script with executive story editors Shelly Hoffman and Rob Pincombe (<em>Ollie and Moon<\/em>, <em>Camp Lakebottom<\/em>). Education and child development consultant Cheryl Gotthelf is advising on the scripts, as is J&#8217;net Ayayqwayaksheelth, an Indigenous arts educator from the Nuu-chah-nulth tribe on Vancouver Island. Other series writers include a number of preschool veterans, as well as a group of emerging writers, including graduates of the BIPOC TV &amp; Film Kids TV Writing Bootcamp. Daniel Ingram (<em>My Little Pony<\/em>) serves as the music composer.<\/p>\n<p><em>Luna, Chip &amp; Inkie Adventure Rangers Go<\/em>\u00a0has the financial support of the Canada Media Fund, Shaw Rocket Fund and Epic Story Media. 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