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Inanimatti is the home of an extensive narrative world created by renowned car designer Chris Bangle and his partners. Its first animated kids\u2019 project is\u00a0Arky Arch Adventures<\/em>. The animated comedy adventure, targeted to kids 6 to 12, follows the story of Arky, a hopeful, young Roman Arch who embarks on a high-stakes journey across the planet Tredi to uncover his true purpose\u2014and save the world from devastation. Bangle, co-founder of Inanimatti and creator of\u00a0Arky Arch Adventures<\/em>, tells\u00a0TV Kids <\/em>about tapping into his background as an automotive designer and positioning Inanimatti in the children\u2019s programming landscape.<\/p>\n

TV KIDS:<\/strong>\u00a0What led to the launch of Inanimatti?
\nBANGLE:<\/strong>\u00a0The inception of the Inanimatti universe and\u00a0Arky Arch Adventures<\/em>\u00a0is deeply ingrained in my background as an automotive designer. During my 17-year tenure at BMW, my strategy was to infuse design with emotion. Car designers have a unique perspective, seeing objects as living entities. Concurrently, my passion for cartoon drawing also played a role. The initial concept for\u00a0Arky Arch<\/em>\u00a0was actually rooted in a retro 1950s comic book style\u2014a creative outlet that allows my inner cartoonist to flourish.<\/p>\n

The project evolved significantly when my team and I transformed the concept into a grand sculpture: a towering walking arch. This structure took on profound symbolism, representing a bold interpretation of car design\u2014extracting abundant character and charm from what is typically deemed a static architectural construct.<\/p>\n

With this foundation established, the narrative for Arky Arch needed to be crafted. What kind of world would he inhabit? Who would accompany him on his journey? We aspired to utilize an array of \u201cman-made\u201d objects to ignite children\u2019s imagination and encourage them to perceive the world through the eyes of car designers. Thus, Arky\u2019s companions, both friends and rivals, materialized as objects and architectural creations, each endowed with a distinct personality. Together, they coexist within the realm of Inanimatti, an imaginative universe where the inanimate is alive. We had an impactful moment when we shared an animation of a character reminiscent of the Brooklyn Bridge that stood upright and strolled away from its river. A 13-year-old girl\u2019s response encapsulated the project\u2019s success: \u201cI will never be able to look at a bridge again without seeing it walk!\u201d<\/p>\n

TV KIDS:<\/strong>\u00a0How are you positioning the company in the competitive marketplace?
\nBANGLE:<\/strong>\u00a0After my tenure at BMW, I founded a design firm, Chris Bangle Associates (CBA), based in Clavesana, Italy. Collaborating across a wide spectrum of skill sets, we cater to a diverse clientele spanning from luxury goods and home electronics to superyachts and automotive design.\u00a0Arky Arch Adventures\u00a0<\/em>stands as our inaugural original entertainment IP that is now being transformed into an animated TV series.<\/p>\n

Naturally, we\u2019ll work with partners in the industry to move\u00a0Arky Arch<\/em>\u00a0forward. A few years back, we provided a sneak peek of our project at MIPCOM, and during that event, we had the opportunity to connect with Eric Rollman, an Emmy Award winner, former president of Fox Family and an alum of Saban Entertainment and Marvel. It was evident that he shared our enthusiasm and vision for the project, and we embarked on a collaborative journey, working together to refine the project into the form it takes today.<\/p>\n

TV KIDS:\u00a0<\/strong>What are you leveraging from your previous experience to drive this new venture forward?
\nBANGLE:<\/strong>\u00a0I translate my car design background into the world of the Inanimatti by infusing inanimate objects with the principles and perspectives honed during my career. Much like designing cars to evoke emotions and convey character, I imbue objects in the Inanimatti with distinct personalities, forms and attributes. Just as car designers see vehicles as living entities, I apply a similar mindset to objects in this imaginative universe.<\/p>\n

My co-creator Fiorella Marengo is a linguist, and together, we strive to have each object\u2019s design reflect its unique purpose, history and a touch of whimsy. Just as a car\u2019s lines and proportions communicate its essence, objects in the Inanimatti embody their function and essence through their design. By bringing attention to detail, storytelling and a keen understanding of aesthetics to the objects, we are able to add depth and relatability to the characters within the Inanimatti universe.<\/p>\n

TV KIDS:\u00a0<\/strong>What types of productions would you like Inanimatti to become known for?
\nBANGLE:<\/strong>\u00a0Arky Arch Adventures<\/em>\u00a0stands as the first property within the expansive Inanimatti universe that we have created. This series serves as the introduction to a realm that is literally brimming with countless tales and escapades that we\u2019ve been painstakingly developing, all waiting to be uncovered in subsequent seasons.<\/p>\n

TV KIDS:<\/strong>\u00a0What makes the show unique amid a very crowded kids\u2019 landscape?
\nBANGLE:\u00a0<\/strong>Arky Arch Adventures<\/em>\u00a0harnesses the power of animation in a distinct manner, ingeniously transforming ordinary objects into relatable characters within an extraordinary dimension. This series offers captivating, on-the-edge-of-your-seat narratives, enriched by its exceptionally original world construction. The result is a lively, humorous and engaging adventure series that will establish a meaningful connection with children across the globe. In the history of long-form storytelling, these adventures not only mark a pioneering achievement but will fuel discussions for years to come, particularly around the concept of purpose.<\/p>\n

TV KIDS:<\/strong>\u00a0What, above all, do you want our readers to know about Inanimatti?
\nBANGLE:<\/strong>\u00a0Together with Fiorella and the whole team of creatives at CBA, I\u2019ve devoted years to crafting the enchanting universe of the Inanimatti. Our primary objective has been to reshape perspectives, enabling people to perceive the vitality within all things and grasp the intentions behind object designs, transcending mere functionality. The idea behind the Inanimatti is to encourage people, particularly children, to see the world around them in a new and imaginative way, fostering a deeper appreciation for design and creativity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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