40 11-minute episodes ordered, to debut in 2021; series to be produced by CAKE and Rovio Entertainment.
Netflix has just announced a greenlight for Angry Birds: Summer Madness, an animated series based on the Angry Birds world that will take its cue from the humor and tone of the Angry Birds Movie franchise. 40 11-minute episodes have been ordered, to debut in 2021; CAKE will produce in partnership with Rovio Entertainment.
Angry Birds: Summer Madness sees much-loved birds Red, Bomb and Chuck, as well as a cast of brand-new feathered friends, as tween birds at summer camp under the questionable guidance of their counselor Mighty Eagle. Explosive antics, improbable pranks and crazy summertime adventures see the birds pushing boundaries and breaking all the rules while fending off the brash and obnoxious Pigs on the other side of the lake, who seem hell-bent on causing as much mayhem as possible!
Ville Heijari, CMO, Rovio said, “Angry Birds animated content plays a key role in our long-term franchise strategy. After more than a decade in hit games, blockbuster movies and licensed products, this is the Angry Birds' first foray into a long-form series. We’re delighted to continue our partnership with CAKE and can't wait to unveil the world of Angry Birds: Summer Madness to viewers on Netflix."
Curtis Lelash, Director of Original Animated Series, Netflix added, “Angry Birds have been a true phenomenon for kids around the world and we’re excited to bring them home to the nest at Netflix where they will be angrier and bird-ier than ever.”
Rovio is best known for the global Angry Birds brand, which started as a popular mobile game in 2009 and has since evolved from games to various entertainment and consumer products in brand licensing. Today Rovio offers multiple mobile games and animations and has produced The Angry Birds Movie, which opened number one in theatres in 50 countries. Its sequel, The Angry Birds Movie 2, was released worldwide in August 2019. CAKE is one of the world’s leading independent entertainment companies, specializing in the production, distribution, development, financing and brand development of kids’ and family properties.
Source: Netflix
Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
