![]() Northern Ireland Screen has long been enthusiastic supporters of Dog Ears, they are a hugely talented and highly driven team working at ease alongside major global names in children’s programming. Richard Williams, CEO of Northern Ireland Screen, said: “We are thrilled that the Puffins are migrating to the big screen. ![]() There are a lot of kids hungry for some more adventures with Oona, Baba and Friends and we don’t want to let them down! Our Movie has lots of laughs and thrills for younger viewers and for many we expect The Puffin Rock Movie will be their first cinema experience! “ Paul Young, CEO of Cartoon Saloon, said: “I’m very happy that we are able to begin work on our Puffin Rock feature with our brilliant partners Dog Ears and China Nebula Pictures. We’re very excited about the movie and have big hopes for it reaching family audiences across the globe.” As a big fan of Puffin Rock myself, I can’t wait to meet the little puffin and her friends on the big screen as soon as possible.”įionnuala Deane, Managing Director of Dog Ears, said: “We’re delighted to announce the production of the Puffin Rock Movie and to welcome our new partners Chinese Nebula Pictures on board. The Puffin Rock Movie will be the first animated feature produced in Northern Ireland and is co-funded by CNB, Northern Ireland Screen and Screen Ireland.Īxinear, CEO of China Nebula Group, said: “I am very honoured to participate in this wonderful family film together with the world’s leading 2D animation team. The film will be produced across three locations – in Dog Ears studio in Derry, in Cartoon Saloon in Kilkenny and in China Nebula Studio in Tianjin in China – due for release in the Spring of 2021. The Puffin Rock Movie is a huge boost to the growing brand and also marks a new co-production partnership with CNB. The movie sees our hero Oona work with her friends to save their island, and a precious little egg, in an action-packed story which celebrates our magnificent natural environment, and features themes of belonging, courage and friendship. The Puffin Rock Movie is the latest announcement for these charismatic Puffins! Puffin Rock broadcasts on Tencent in China, where it has been streamed over 170 million times. Puffin Rock has been acquired by various international broadcasters including a global deal with Netflix, and a Chinese acquisition by China Nebula Group (CNB). ![]() ![]() The award winning pre-school TV series Puffin Rock (2 seasons, 79 x 7 min episodes) enjoys international success (nominated for an International Emmy, winner of two Kidscreen Awards and a Royal Television Award) and has been a huge hit with pre-school audiences. You can watch Puffin Rock on RTEjr at 8.10am, and again at 1.10pm on Monday, January 12.The acclaimed children’s pre-school brand, Puffin Rock, is enjoying continued success and the co-owners, Cartoon Saloon, Penguin Books, and Dog Ears are delighted to announce the ‘greenlight’ on the production of the Puffin Rock Movie. I love being involved in the show, but then I do love anything with puffins." O'Dowd added: "I love the whole idea behind Puffin Rock and the style of the artwork. It's a rich and magical series which will capture the imaginations of children everywhere." The episodes will also be available to view on the RTÉjr app on the RTÉjr website: Speaking about the show, RTÉ Executive Producer Pauline MacNamara said: " Puffin Rock is a gorgeous addition to the RTÉjr schedule and will delight our under-sevens audience. We're particularly pleased to be bringing stories of Irish coastal wildlife to young Irish children through the world of Oona and Baba puffin and friends. Young puffling, Oona, and her little brother, Baba, explore the island with their friends, and their stories are filled with laughter and adventure. Puffin Rock follows a family of lovable puffins living on a wild and beautiful Irish island. Puffin Rock, an exciting and colourful new animated children's TV series, narrated by Chris O'Dowd, will premiere on Monday (January 12) on RTÉjr.
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