BOCA RATON, Fla., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social
Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROM), which recently entered into an
agreement to acquire Curiosity Ink Media – a producer of original
multiplatform family entertainment – today announced that Curiosity
will partner with global production and distribution powerhouse,
Toon2Tango GmbH & Co. KG, to develop Curiosity's original IP
(intellectual property) Baldwin's Big Adventure into an
animated preschool series. The series will serve as a centerpiece
for the emerging preschool franchise, which recently unveiled a
Baldwin's Big Adventure
book slated to hit shelves in Spring 2022. The announcement was
made jointly by Curiosity Ink Media's Chief Content Officer,
Russell Hicks and Toon2Tango Chief
Executive Officer, Ulli Stoef.
The animated series will serve as a centerpiece for the emerging
preschool franchise.
The partnership bolsters Curiosity's expansion into original IP
franchise properties, the thrust of its storytelling catalogue.
Toon2Tango, the Munich,
Germany-based production company and specialists in
development and distribution of kids' and family content, enhances
their global reach in animation production and brand building to
prepare IP for global audiences. Additionally, Toon2Tango will aid
Curiosity's efforts to tailor Baldwin's Big Adventure to accommodate
local cultural and language needs.
Baldwin's Big
Adventure tells the story of a young, fearless switcher
train with a giant heart who embarks on a journey to reunite with
his father. In the tradition of Dora, the Explorer,
preschoolers will meet new friends, learn important life lessons,
and navigate the world along with Baldwin, as he sets out on a new adventure in
each installment.
"We see enormous global potential for Baldwin's Big Adventure and are excited to
partner with the experts from Toon2Tango to bring this franchise to
life," said Hicks. "Their dedication to storytelling through
compelling custom animation make them the ideal partner to
cultivate this emerging property and serve as a gateway to revenue
generating opportunities presented by the success we envision for
this title."
Ulli Stoef added, "We are very happy to join forces with the
ambitious and experienced team at Curiosity and Grom and are
excited to help Baldwin start his
journey. It is a wonderful concept with stunning visuals and
powerful and appealing storytelling. This is the first step in the
birth of a brand that will bring joy and pleasure for generations
to come."
About Toon2Tango
Toon2Tango is a boutique company
specializing in IP creation, development, financing, production,
distribution and brand building within the kids and family
entertainment sector. The company is positioned as a worldwide
operation working across all types of children's and family
entertainment IP. Toon2Tango also actively engages in co-financing
and acquisition of quality programming with a strong international
appeal. Its founders are Hans Ulrich Stoef and Jo Daris, two major names in the international
television and movie arena for over 25 years.
About Curiosity Ink Media
Curiosity Ink Media is a
global media company that develops, acquires, builds, grows and
maximizes the short, mid & long-term commercial potential of
Kids & Family entertainment properties and associated business
opportunities. Driven by a best-in-class leadership team, Curiosity
Ink Media's multi-faceted I.P. library is designed to amass ongoing
value through strategic stewardship, partnerships and highly
targeted market entry.
About Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.
Grom Social
Enterprises, Inc. is a growing social media platform and original
content provider of entertainment for children under 13 years of
age, which provides safe and secure digital environments for kids
that can be monitored by their parents or guardians. The Company
has several operating subsidiaries, including Grom Social, which
delivers its content through mobile and desktop environments (web
portal and apps) that entertain children, let them interact with
friends, access relevant news, and play proprietary games while
teaching them about being good digital citizens. The Company owns
and operates Top Draw Animation, which produces award-winning
animation content for some of the largest international media
companies in the world. Grom also includes Grom Educational
Services, which has provided web filtering services for K-12
schools, government and private businesses. For more information,
please visit gromsocial.com.
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