Kartoon Studios today unveiled the trailer for its new animated production, The Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie-the-Pooh, coming at the end of this year. The trailer was revealed in a ‘Sneak Peak’ last night at the Sundance Film Festival at a special event held by Harbor Fund.
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Based on one of the most successful and beloved children’s properties of all time, The Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie-the-Pooh represents Kartoon Studios’ largest production to date, with over 200 six-minute shorts planned, as well as a package of five-holiday specials, as the brand rolls out.
“Winnie-the-Pooh is more than just a character; he’s a beloved symbol of kindness, imagination, and the enduring value of friendship. It allows us to tell timeless, heartfelt stories and, at the same time, connect children to the simple joys of nature and animals. We’re creating something truly special by embracing A.A. Milne’s original vision while reimagining it for today’s audience,” said Andy Heyward, CEO of Kartoon Studios.
“For our investors, this project underscores Kartoon Studios’ commitment to delivering premium, timeless content with global appeal and the products they inspire. The potential for Winnie-the-Pooh as a brand is monumental, and we’re confident this series will capture the hearts of viewers around the world as we develop a global line of products based on this look and interpretation of A.A. Milne.”
This new adaptation of A.A. Milne’s classic books brings the magic of the Hundred Acre Wood to life through a distinctive yarn-based animation style blending AI and hand-drawn characters and backgrounds.
“To our knowledge, this will be the first time using characters and methods developed with AI. We literally would not have been able to do this project even a year ago before the advent of today’s AI and the tools that now can make this kind of look available,” said multi-Emmy-winning director Michael Maliani.
