Tabby McTat Prrr-forms its Way to International Emmy Win

Key Furry Highlights

– Magic Light Pictures’ charming animated film, ‘Tabby McTat,’ about a London busker and his loyal cat, danced its way into the hearts of judges and viewers alike.
– It snagged the award for Best Kids Animation at the 52nd International Emmy® Awards, proving cuteness truly is International.
– Even more impressively, this is Magic Light Pictures’ fifth International Emmy® in that category, establishing them as true “purr-fessionals” in the animation world.
– Their previous triumphs include the widely applauded ‘Room.’ Quite an impressive track record, if you “paws” to think about it!

The “Hot Take”

In a world filled with complex animations and overly complicated plot lines, Tabby McTat, the tale of a musically gifted London busker and his faithful cat companion, has left a memorable imprint. The victory has proven that sometimes all you need is an earnest story, a couple of well-drawn characters, and a melting pot of animal cuteness. Earning Magic Light Pictures’ yet another International Emmy® for Best Kids Animation just goes to show that no one can resist the charm of an animated feline. It’s official – kittens and catchy tunes are the secret ingredients to a perfect animation recipe. Take “note”, future animators, because who knows, it might just be your elusive ticket to the grand Emmy stage. But remember, you’ve got to “purr-suade” the judges, not just “meow-nopolize” the stage!

Tabby McTat Movie Scene (BBC/Magic Light Pictures)

Award Winning Animated Short ‘ Tabby McTat: A Heartwarming Tale of a Cat and Her Busker’ Grabs the Best Kids Animation Trophy at the 52nd International Emmy Awards in NYC.

This is yet another International Emmy for Magic Light Pictures, with previous successful films including ‘Room on the Broom’, ‘Revolting Rhymes’, ‘Zog’, and ‘The Smeds and the Smoos’.

‘Tabby McTat’, from the creators of best-selling children’s books Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, recounts the touching story of a street performer, Fred, and his delightful singing cat Tabby, navigating their way back to each other in bustling London city.

Aired on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day 2023, the captivating animation drew an audience of 8.6 million viewers, making it the most-watched animated feature from UK broadcasters over the holiday season.

Michael Rose, Joint CEO of Magic Light Pictures, delightfully accepted the fifth International Emmy for ‘Tabby McTat’, thanking their directors, cast, crew, the BBC and ZDF for their unwavering support and acknowledging the honor of creating quality films for children and families across the globe.

‘Tabby McTat’ narrated by ex-Dr Who, Jodie Whittaker, boasts of an exceptional voice-over cast including Sọpẹ Dìrísù, Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan, Susan Wokoma and Rob Brydon as Fred. It was crafted by directors Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour, producers Barney Goodland and Michael Rose, and animation by Red Star Studio to the music of René Aubry.

Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/tabby-mctat-busks-its-way-to-an-international-emmy-award/