Boat Rocker Snaps Up Lithuanian Animated Series
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Animated Series ‘Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos!’ in Three-Season Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Boat Rocker has inked a three-season deal with children’s media producer Oak9 Entertainment to distribute Lithuanian animated series “Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos!”
Under the terms of the deal, which sees “Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos!” become Lithuania’s first-ever animated franchise to secure international distribution, Boat Rocker will be able to distribute the series to leading broadcasters and streaming platforms as well as explore franchise opportunities.
The edutainment pre-school series follows the adventures of three rhino siblings, Noah, Ela, and Ron, as they “tackle emotional outbursts and learn practical tools to manage their feelings,” according to the logline.
The show, which blends entertaining stories with psychologically informed lessons, will enable children and their caregivers to explore universal challenges such as sadness, anger and anxiety.
“We are incredibly proud that Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! will now reach families worldwide, thanks to Boat Rocker’s unmatched distribution expertise,” said Oak9’s Mindaugas Jokubaitis. “By addressing themes such as sadness, anger, and anxiety, we hope to provide children and their families with valuable tools to navigate their emotions. Additionally, we are honored to spotlight Lithuanian creativity on the global stage with this landmark deal.”
Gia DeLaney, SVP for global sales (kids and family) at Boat Rocker Studios, added: “This collaboration exemplifies the power of emotionally resonant content to captivate global audiences. ‘Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos!’ is a natural fit for our portfolio, blending commercial appeal with meaningful storytelling that parents and children alike will cherish.”
Boat Rocker’s kids and family portfolio includes “Dino Ranch” (Disney+), “Love Monster” (CBeebies) and “Daniel Spellbound” (Netflix), among other titles.
“This collaboration exemplifies the power of emotionally resonant content to captivate global audiences. ‘Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos!’ is a natural fit for our portfolio, blending commercial appeal with meaningful storytelling that parents and children alike will cherish.”
Gia DeLaney
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