King Babar, the elephant star of a beloved series of children’s books, is returning to animation in a new series that has begun production from Nelvana Studios in Canada and TeamTO in France.
Twenty-six episodes of the new 3D animated series, titled The New Adventures of Babar, are in the works. The series should begin to air in fall 2010 or spring 2011 on TF1 in France and YTV in Canada. Playhouse Disney France has secured the rights for a second broadcast window in France.
The new series will introduce several new characters to the world created by Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff, including King Babar’s 8-year-old grandson and his young friends.
‘The New Adventures of Babar is sure to inspire a whole new generation of young fans, while rekindling heartwarming memories for their parents, with fun and meaningful stories about growing up and growing older,’ said Doug Murphy, president of Nelvana and GM for Corus Kids.
