## Article Summary:
– The BAFTA-nominated animated series, “Pip and Posy” is set to hit the US screens this summer, expanding its charm from the United Kingdom to the United States.
– The show is an implication from the magic weave of Magic Light Pictures, a well-known multiple Oscar® nominated production firm.
– The production company is partnering with Sensical, a leading US Kids FAST, AVOD and SVOD streaming service provider from Cricket Media, to facilitate the launch in the US.
### The Hot Take:
If the phrase “a magic light moves to a cricket song” doesn’t sound like a fairy tale, I don’t know what does. Hold on to your tiny tea tables, as the enchanting British spell, known as “Pip and Posy” is about to spin its magic on the big Yankee screens! It’s like the Beatles invasion but cuter, less moody, and far more colorful. The Magic Light Pictures, who clearly never skip ‘Oscar nomination day,’ are partnering up with Sensical, the playground bully in the realm of US Kids streaming services, to make this transatlantic magic happen. Get ready to trade your cowboy boots for the charm of well-behaved (mostly) animated critters! I must say, this summer looks set to be a ‘Posy-tively’ Pip-ful summer in Uncle Sam’s backyard!
Magic Light Pictures’ BAFTA-nominated ‘Pip and Posy’ Land on US Shores!
Get Ready for A Magical British Invasion!
Animation Aces Team Up: Magic Light and Sensical promise an Enchanting Summer!
Pip and Posy (52 x 7’), the award contender animation series from Magic Light Pictures, is ready to captivate the US audience this summer.
Pip & Posy (Magic Light Pictures)
Acclaimed producer Magic Light Pictures is teaming up with Sensical, the renowned US Kids FAST, AVOD, and SVOD streaming service from Cricket Media, to introduce the heartwarming escapades of inseparable buddies, Pip and Posy, to the American public.
In parallel, Magic Light is introducing Pip and Posy on its YouTube channel in the US, including offering edited collections and all full episodes to viewers in this region.
Having made a strong impact since its debut on Channel 5’s Milkshake! and Sky Kids in the UK in 2021, Pip and Posy has achieved similar popularity globally, with distribution to numerous international territories throughout Europe and as far as Australia, Canada, and Asia. Now, thanks to Sensical’s free, safe, ad-supported streaming service, the endearing pair are looking to enchant young viewers across the US.
Sensical, run by Cricket Media, utilizes the most extensive child development standards and proven science to curate the largest assortment of wholesome content for kids aged 2-10+.
The first pre-school series from Magic Light Pictures, Pip and Posy is derived from the widely loved books by award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler. It’s a delightful celebration of their enduring friendship, filled with warm-hearted comedy and the occasional conflicts common in any friendship.
With the central theme revolving around friendship, Pip and Posy teaches preschoolers about empathy, and the importance of developing social skills and emotional intelligence. They learn to see the world from others’ perspectives and how to form lasting bonds through kindness, resilience, and adaptability.
Muriel Thomas, International Distribution Director, Magic Light Pictures commented:
We’re overjoyed with the success of Pip and Posy, our first venture into children’s series, and the international popularity it has garnered. We are truly excited about its upcoming US launch and couldn’t have asked for better partners than Sensical. We eagerly anticipate the reactions from their young audience to these beautiful stories about friendship and play.
CMO of Sensical, Sharon Cohen, stated:
We are thrilled to include the wonderful Pip and Posy to our Sensical lineup. We constantly strive to offer quality content that expertly balances educational insight with entertainment. With its richly crafted narratives about creativity, camaraderie, and problem-solving, we believe Pip and Posy is an exemplary fit. We’re confident our young viewers will embrace it as enthusiastically as we have.
Pip and Posy is based on characters from Nosy Crow’s best-selling picture book series by the acclaimed illustrator Axel Scheffler, first published in 2011.
Magic Light Pictures holds the worldwide distribution and merchandising rights to Pip and Posy and has introduced a comprehensive consumer products program to support the brand.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/pip-and-posy-us-launch/