{"id":24518,"date":"2023-01-31T09:23:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T14:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/tv-kids-demand-diversity-inclusion\/"},"modified":"2023-01-31T09:24:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T14:24:24","slug":"tv-kids-in-demand-diversity-inclusion-123","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/tv-kids-in-demand-diversity-inclusion-123\/","title":{"rendered":"TV Kids In-Demand: Diversity &#038; Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In time for the TV Kids Festival and Kidscreen Summit, we\u2019re spotlighting three great shows that place diversity and inclusion front and center: Boone Productions\u2019 <em>The Nap Time Show<\/em>, ZDF Studios\u2019 <em>Heirs of the Night<\/em> and Guru Studio\u2019s <em>Big Blue<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Nap Time Show <\/strong><br \/>\n<div style=\"display: block; position: relative; max-width: 690px;\">\r\n \t                <div style=\"padding-top: 56.2504%;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<video data-video-id=\"6319500128112\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-account=\"1120308147\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-player=\"default\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-embed=\"default\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-application-id \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"video-js\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tcontrols=\"\"\r\n                    loop autoplay\r\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0px; bottom: 0px; right: 0px; left: 0px;\"><\/div><\/video>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<script src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/1120308147\/default_default\/index.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p><strong>Commissioner: <\/strong>Black Education Station<br \/>\n<strong>Produced By: <\/strong>Boone Productions<br \/>\n<strong>Distributor: <\/strong>All rights available from Boone Productions.<br \/>\n<strong>Description: <\/strong>(3-6 comedy\/educational, 10&#215;22 min.) An interactive episodic preschool series using imaginative play to develop a healthier relationship between children and rest.<br \/>\n<strong>DNI Components:<\/strong> Age, gender, neurodiversity and cultural representation.<br \/>\n<strong>Pitch Perfect: <\/strong>In a world recovering from widespread burnout, <em>The Nap Time Show<\/em> answers the call for authentic diversity with universally relatable characters and compelling storylines championing the benefits of rest. With imaginative play, magical music, wildlife adventures and a vintage nurturing appeal, this show is an everyday breath of fresh air. Watch the trailer for more about the show from Sierra L. Boone, executive producer.<br \/>\n<strong>Sales Contacts: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:sierra@thenaptimeshow.com\">Sierra L. Boone<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:daphne@thenaptimeshow.com\">Daphne Boone<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:sales@thenaptimeshow.com\">sales@thenaptimeshow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heirs of the Night <\/strong><br \/>\n<div style=\"display: block; position: relative; max-width: 690px;\">\r\n \t                <div style=\"padding-top: 56.2504%;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<video data-video-id=\"6195303847001\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-account=\"1120308147\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-player=\"default\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-embed=\"default\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-application-id \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"video-js\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tcontrols=\"\"\r\n                    loop autoplay\r\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0px; bottom: 0px; right: 0px; left: 0px;\"><\/div><\/video>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<script src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/1120308147\/default_default\/index.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p><strong>Commissioners: <\/strong>NRK, AVROTROS, NDR, ZDF Studios<br \/>\n<strong>Produced By: <\/strong>Lemming Film, Hamster Film, Maze Pictures, Maipo Film, ZDF Studios<br \/>\n<strong>Distributor: <\/strong>ZDF Studios, worldwide, excluding co-production partners\u2019 territories.<br \/>\n<strong>Description: <\/strong>(10+\/family, 26&#215;26 min.)<em> Heirs of the Night<\/em> is set in 1889 and tells the story of the five remaining vampire clans in Europe and their young ones, \u201cthe Heirs.\u201d In their midst is Alisa, 14, who has the power to choose between eternal life as a vampire or for all vampires to become humans once again.<br \/>\n<strong>Pitch Perfect: <\/strong>After centuries of war, there are only five vampire clans in Europe. All direct descendants of Lord Dracula, who gave each of them a ruby endowed with a specific power that is only mastered by its clan. The never-ending clan wars and the growing threat of vampire hunters have forced the vampires to retreat into isolation to protect their heirs. However, they realize they must come out of hiding and unite their powers if they want to survive. And this is where our saga begins. An epic adventure for tweens, teens and families, filmed on location all over Europe. This is a fantastical coming-of-age saga with international appeal, an incredible cinematographic look and outstanding production values.<br \/>\n<strong>Slot Winner: <\/strong>Winner of the White Elephant Art Award, Goldener Spatz and nominated for the International Emmy Kids Awards (all 2021).<br \/>\n<strong>Sales Contacts: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:arne.lohmann@zdf-studios.com\">Arne Lohmann<\/a>, VP, Junior; <a href=\"mailto:katharina.pietzsch@zdf-studios.com\">Katharina Pietzsch<\/a>, Director, Junior; <a href=\"mailto:jan-frederik.maul@zdf-studios.com\">Jan-Frederik Maul<\/a>, Director, Junior; <a href=\"mailto:marei.bruckmann@zdf-studios.com\">Marei Bruckmann<\/a>, Director, Junior.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Big Blue<\/strong><br \/>\n<div style=\"display: block; position: relative; max-width: 690px;\">\r\n \t                <div style=\"padding-top: 56.2504%;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<video data-video-id=\"6293988084001\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-account=\"1120308147\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-player=\"default\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-embed=\"default\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-application-id \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"video-js\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tcontrols=\"\"\r\n                    loop autoplay\r\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0px; bottom: 0px; right: 0px; left: 0px;\"><\/div><\/video>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<script src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/1120308147\/default_default\/index.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p><strong>Commissioners: <\/strong>CBC, Radio-Canada<br \/>\n<strong>Produced By: <\/strong>Guru Studio<br \/>\n<strong>Distributor: <\/strong>Worldwide content and L&amp;M rights from Guru Studio.<br \/>\n<strong>Description: <\/strong>(6-9 comedy, 52&#215;11 min.) Siblings Lettie and Lemo lead their quirky submarine crew to solve the ocean\u2019s mysteries and find the origins of a new magical recruit named Bacon Berry.<br \/>\n<strong>DNI Component:<\/strong> Created by Ghanaian-Canadian artist Gyimah Gariba and produced by award-winning entertainment company Guru Studio, <em>Big Blue<\/em> offers young viewers a zany yet heartfelt look at what it truly means to be part of a tightly-knit family. Gariba\u2019s vision was to create a show where kids of all backgrounds, specifically Black children, could see themselves reflected on screen. Lettie is played by Bahia Watson (<em>The Handmaid\u2019s Tale<\/em>), and Lemo by Kevin Duhaney (<em>Power Rangers<\/em>). They are inspired by Gariba\u2019s siblings growing up in Ghana.<br \/>\n<strong>Pitch Perfect: <\/strong><em>Big Blue<\/em> drops young viewers into a wacky world of comic adventure while helping to redefine what it means to be part of a tightly-knit family. The show underscores the values of discovering our differences and caring for our planet. Kids learn the important role we can play in protecting our planet and that sometimes the smallest creatures in the sea can make the biggest waves.<br \/>\n<strong>Slot Winner: <\/strong><em>Big Blue<\/em> is a top-rated program on CBC Kids in Canada, Radio-Canada in French Canada, Nicktoons in the U.K. and Cartoon Network in Africa. Gariba\u2019s work has gained international attention and he was praised by <em>Forbes Magazine<\/em> as one of 15 Young African Creatives Rebranding Africa. Grammy-winning music producer Timbaland produces the theme song of the show.<br \/>\n<strong>Sales Contact: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:corey.caplan@gurustudio.com\">Corey Caplan<\/a>, Senior Director, International Sales.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In time for the TV Kids Festival and Kidscreen Summit, we\u2019re spotlighting three great shows that place diversity and inclusion front and center: Boone Productions\u2019 The Nap Time Show, ZDF Studios\u2019 Heirs of the Night and Guru Studio\u2019s Big Blue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24519,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[2022,7178,1945,4723,7177,7179,5723,6434],"class_list":["post-24518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-top-stories","tag-big-blue","tag-boone-productions","tag-guru-studio","tag-heirs-of-the-night","tag-kidscreen-summit","tag-the-nap-time-show","tag-tv-kids-festival","tag-zdf-studios","pmpro-has-access"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>TV Kids In-Demand: Diversity &amp; 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