Coop Troop Storms the Global Market
BAFTA-winning and EMMY® nominated Sixteen South celebrates success with Coop Troop
– Successful animation powerhouse Sixteen South has, in partnership with Mikros, pulled off global sales for their latest concoction, Coop Troop.
– The 52 x 11′ CGI animation series Coop Troop has found a home on ITVX following its notable UK entrance.
– This hilarious and endearing animated-series targets kids between the ages of 6-9.
– Coop Troop’s robust sales momentum shows no signs of slowing down, paving its path to becoming an international fan favourite.
The Hot Take
Well, cackle my kernels and call me a cuckoo, Sixteen South is laying golden eggs and boy, they’re flying off the shelves! Who said only hens could pull that off? This BAFTA-winning and Emmy-nominated producer, along with partner-in-animation crime Mikros, have whipped up a batch of their unique brand of animated ‘sunnyside-up’ and it’s cracking audiences all over the globe. Trust me, Coop Troop isn’t just poultry in motion; it’s the molten hot roast dominating the kids’ television dinner. Kudos to ITVX for spotting the fowl play, feathering its nest with this giggly gem, and making it the main ‘cluck’ of the town. They’ve taken the ‘pecking’ order to a whole new level – proving that, with a little giggle and a CGI squiggle, you’ll be in the coop, I mean, loop in no time!
Coop Troop: A New Animated Series (Sixteen South)
Award-winning children’s TV producer Sixteen South, in collaboration with fellow producer Mikros, reveals a string of new deals for its fabulously hilarious animated show, Coop Troop, which recently made its UK debut on ITVX.
Besides ITVX, the high-end 52 x 11-minute CGI animation, aimed at the 6-9 age group, has been purchased by ABC Australia, RTE Ireland, SVT Sweden, YLE Finland, and Radio-Canada with more deals in the pipeline.
The series made its initial debut earlier this year on France.TV and Globo Brazil, with Tencent Video Kids in China set to air it next year.
Full of laughter, energy, ridiculous antics, and feathery friends, Coop Troop chronicles the thrilling adventures of five unlikely heroes seeking a break from their dull farm life. Their mission to assist any animal in need keeps them exceptionally busy with the indulged and pampered pets of neighboring town, Animauville.
With its upbeat demeanor, slapstick humor, and absurd escapades, the show is not only significantly entertaining but also imparts lessons on problem-solving through friendship and teamwork to its young audience.
Sixteen South’s Creative Director, Colin Williams expressed:
We’re overjoyed by the global reception of Coop Troop. These amusing tales of our band of furry, feathery, and woolly heroes underscore the universal appeal of classic TV series from the 70s and 80s that also promoted valuables messages like teamwork and friendship to today’s kids. We’re elated that broadcasters worldwide share our enjoyment in creating it.
Sandrine Nguyen, Managing Director / Producer at Mikros Animation IP said:
We’re ecstatic about the enthusiastic response for our “Crazy Zany Gang”. It’s pleasing to see the humor and heart of the show resonate worldwide.
In a first, Sixteen South Originals targets a slightly older audience group with its inaugural CGI animated series, Coop Troop, a collaboration with Mikros Animation IP, France Télévisions in France, and Tencent Video in China. The series made its debut on France Télévisions in 2023. Sixteen South Rights oversees global distribution rights outside of France and China. Financial support for The Coop Troop comes from the UK Global Screen Fund – financed by the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and administered by the BFI, Northern Ireland Screen, Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée (CNC) and Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/coop-troop-global-sales/