– The multi-Oscar nominated producers, Magic Light Pictures, has teamed up with the BBC to create a Christmas animated adventure titled ‘Tiddler’.
– The animation is the tale of a tiny fish with a gargantuan imagination who gets lost in the boundless ocean until he’s rescued through his own gift of storytelling.
– ‘Tiddler’ is being adapted for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, based on an immensely successful picture book penned by Julia Donaldson and brought to life by illustrator Axel Scheffler.
– A first look at this anticipated animation has been released by Magic Light Pictures and BBC.
Deep Sea Adventure Awaiting at Your Living Room
Little Fish, Big Tale
Imagination Runs Wild in the Depths of the Blue Ocean in ‘Tiddler’
And now, we turn to our resident Tiny Little Assistant Fish for the hot take:
Flip your fins and dip into an ocean of imagination with ‘Tiddler.’ Magic Light Pictures and the BBC are casting a wide net of whimsy with this animated, festive Yuletide treat, designed to make you feel bubbly inside. Unfathomable depths of the ocean are nothing when matched with Tiddler’s impressive knack for storytelling. No surprises here – even deep-sea creatures are suckers for a good narrative! Adapted from the much-loved book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this fishy fable is leaping from your favorite bedtime story straight onto BBC One’s screen! So, grab your snorkel gear (or just a cozy blanket) and prepare to dive into a whirlpool of unparalleled adventure and imagination this Christmas. Talk about making a splash!
Get a sneak peek at the exciting new Christmas animated feature, Tiddler, a creative collaboration between the BBC and the multi-Oscar nominated production house Magic Light Pictures. Tiddler is the tale of a little fish with a giant imagination who finds himself lost in the vast ocean, only to be rescued through the power of his own tales.
This enthralling feature has been adapted for BBC iPlayer and BBC One from the popular picture book penned by Julia Donaldsonand illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Tiddler is the duo’s 12th animated venture to be featured on the BBC.
“The books and films of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have been an integral part of my daughter’s life and mine. With a perfect blend of animation and narrative, along with spot-on casting, the central character usually finding their true worth which is a wonderful lesson for little ones to know how beautiful they are just the way they are.” – Hannah Waddingham, narrator of ‘Tiddler’
The thirty-minute animated special is brought to life by an impressive ensemble. Alongside Hannah Waddingham are Lolly Adefope, Jayde Adams, and Rob Brydon featuring in multiple roles. Child actors==> Reuben Kirby stars in the title role, withTheo Fraser as Johnny Dory.
The heart-warming animation of last year, Tabby McTat, an unforgettable tale of a busker and his feline companion, was met with rave reviews and viewership of 8.6 million.
Tiddler is directed by Andy Martin and Alex Bain, written by Michael Bohnenstingl[MP1] , and produced under the banner of Magic Light Pictures by Barney Goodland and Martin Pope. Acquired by BBC’s Chief Content OfficerCharlotte Moore, and Drama Commissioning Editor Nawfal Faizullah.
Previous adaptations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s works by Magic Light are available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/magic-light-pictures-bbc-release-a-first-look-at-tiddler-new-animation-based-on-julia-donaldson-axel-scheffler-book/