The upcoming show, which brings to life the growing years of one of the greatest kings in history, will be available on the Minno Kids streaming service and the Angel Studios streaming platform and app, with new episodes airing once a month.
Minno, Slingshot Productions, Sunrise Animation Studios, and Angel Studios have teamed to release the new episodic kids’ series Young David.
According to the studios, Young David brings to life the growing years of one of the greatest kings in history. They note, “Though he would go on to become a renowned leader and leave an unparalleled legacy, he had to start somewhere! The series steps into David's early life as a young teenage shepherd — with lyre, slingshot, and sheep for friends. The project is rooted in biblical context and populated with many of the actual people, places, and kinds of events David could have experienced.”
Young David puts faith at the center of the screen for kids and families. Minno and Slingshot Productions led the development of the series, which will feature two original songs from Grammy Award-winning Songwriter Jonas Myrin. Young David is a prequel to the full-length animated feature film David, to be released in 2025 by Slingshot Productions in partnership with Angel Studios.
"Kids deserve incredible, best-in-class stories," says Erick Goss, CEO and Co-founder of Minno. "At Minno, we use the power of media to invite kids into God's story. Young David is a groundbreaking endeavor that blends state-of-the-art animation with timeless tales of faith and virtue cherished by God's people globally. We've taken great care to ensure this series speaks to the heart, offering not just entertainment but also a celebration of shared values and lessons that transcend time. We're excited to partner with Angel Studios and Slingshot Productions to offer a series that can delight families around the world."
Young David brings together a team of top talent that has worked at studios such as DreamWorks, Pixar, Sony, Disney, Lucas Films, Sesame Workshop, PBS, Scholastic, Discovery Kids, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Jim Henson.
Executive producer Phil Cunningham shares, "We believe that Young David will ignite and inspire children to trust and explore, through relationship, the incredible character and heart of God. Animation is a wonderful medium to connect across race, cultural, age, and gender barriers, and we have produced Young David to the highest quality possible, leaving no stone unturned and working with the world's best artists."
The series will be complemented by an illustrated young-reader chapter book series with five books that correspond to each episode. The first book, “Warrior,” will be released in early December. Additional products around the Young David series, including curriculum, are in development.
Young David will be available on the Minno Kids streaming service and the Angel Studios streaming platform and app beginning November 10, with new episodes airing once a month. Early access will be available for Angel Guild members on the Angel App beginning November 3.
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