"Grounded" takes Flight with Bejuba!

Toronto, Canada – April 3, 2023 - Bejuba! Entertainment is thrilled to announce that it has acquired the worldwide distribution rights for "Grounded," the 52 x 11minute, buddy comedy for 6-11’s created by Mike Blum of Pipsqueak Animation (USA) and Remy Labaki of Hey Daisy Moon Productions (Scotland). Tatiana Kober of Bejuba! Entertainment will serve as an Executive Producer on the series.  The team are looking for broadcast and production partners.

"Grounded" tells the story of two free-spirited, amiable caterpillars who missed the butterfly call but still exuberantly embrace their unique outlook from the bottom rung of their sky high society. With its kid-relatable, offbeat characters and heartwarming themes that encourage kids to be themselves, "Grounded" is well-placed to capture the hearts of audiences and critics alike.

"We are excited to introduce 'Grounded' to the global market and to work with the talented teams at Pipsqueak Animation and Hey Daisy Moon Productions," said Tatiana Kober, Executive Producer at Bejuba! Entertainment. "We love that the heroes of the show have one great super power – always being their own authentic selves – and have no doubt that the series will resonate with kids and families around the world."

Pipsqueak Animation, an Emmy-nominated animation studio, has a long history of producing, directing, writing, and delivering award-winning animated productions ("Fifi: Cat Therapist", "Get My Goat", Samurai! Daycare") for major clients like DreamWorks TV, Netflix, Cartoon Network, MTV, Comedy Central, truTV, and Disney, among many others. 

Recently awarded one of the top emergent production companies in Scotland, Hey Daisy Moon Productions specializes in high-quality animation and a multi-platform strategy. Dedicated to the production of exciting, animated programs for the international market, it focuses on properties that both inspire and entertain children everywhere.  

Bejuba! Acquires Worldwide Television Rights for Educational Preschool Series "The Polos" →

Ottawa, CA - Bejuba!, the boutique executive production and distribution company,

has announced the acquisition of worldwide television rights for “The Polos” the (52 x

5’/26 X 11”) exciting preschool hybrid series created by MarcoPolo Learning.

“The Polos” follows a quirky group of friends who take off on epic adventure to

experience the wonder of the natural world.   Led by Marco, and driven by their sense of

adventure, the crew explores the furthest reaches of the planet and beyond.   

The STEM curriculum series also promotes positive social skills and teamwork. “The

Polos” is based on the award-winning apps from MarcoPolo Learning which has had

over 10 million users in 150+ countries and is part of a bigger brand that is quickly

becoming a significant part of the curriculum for younger kids.

In addition to the TV series, there are short-form videos and an app featuring "The

Polos" that are used in over 3,000 classrooms across the US and in 250 schools across

Canada through the largest childcare chain, Kids & Company. Over 100,000 families

have access to the series through the schools' app content, and this number is growing

quickly.  The series was produced by MarcoPolo Learning and Boatrocker Studios, and

the learning app has won many awards including multiple Parents Choice Awards, A

Rockies Award, Common Sense Media, and has been nominated for an International

Emmy.

Justin Hsu, the founder of the MarcoPolo Learning, said, “I think the value here is that

it’s very credible educator/school approved content. All our content is co-scripted by an

educator with a doctorate in early childhood education.  The pace at which schools

across North America are embracing our brand, proves that what we are making is

resonating with preschoolers and early elementary students”.

“The Polos” is trusted by schools across the US, including in states such as Florida,

California, Texas, Alabama, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Montana, and Hawaii, with a

concentration in those states. The show is used in some of the largest childcare chains,

including Kids & Co, Lightbridge Academy, and Kama’aina.

“We are thrilled to add “The Polos” to our roster of exceptional children’s programming”,

said Tatiana Kober, CEO of Bejuba!. "With broadcasters looking to secure brands that

are known and trusted by parents and loved by kids, we feel the series has a lot of legs. 

 The show’s educational content, coupled with exciting storytelling makes it a perfect fit

for us. We are excited to be bringing this show to audiences worldwide”. “The Polos” marks the latest addition to Bejuba!’s growing portfolio of top-quality children’s content, which includes the hit pre-school animated series “Jeremy and Jazzy”, “Wishfart” and “The Hive” among others.