The award-winning animated series centers on a whimsical coming-of-age story inspired by the importance of sustainability and caring for the environment.
Gutsy Animations has announced that anchor broadcasters Sky (UK) and Yle (Finland) have recommissioned its internationally celebrated Emmy Award-nominated animated series Moominvalley for a fourth season. Additionally, and new for Season 4, Viaplay Group has boarded as a co-production partner and will air all four seasons on its Viaplay streaming platform in multiple territories including Sweden; Norway; Denmark; Poland; and the Netherlands.
Based on the “Moomin” stories by Finnish-Swedish author and artist Tove Jansson, Moominvalley returns for its fourth season in late 2024 with Nigel Davies (Shaun the Sheep) at the helm. Davies, who has worked on previous seasons of Moominvalley, will take the title of Series Director for the new installment.
The series, which takes place in the magical world of Moominvalley, an idyllic place where the Moomins live in harmony with nature, tells a whimsical coming-of-age story of family and friendship. In the fourth season, 13 new episodes are full of unexpected, dangerous and hilarious adventures, each inspired by the importance of taking care of the environment and finding a more sustainable way of living. Season 4 will culminate in a thrilling ending as the beautiful valley faces its greatest threat yet. Inspired by one of the most famous storylines within the original “Moomin” books, a comet speeds towards Moominvalley and nobody knows what to do. Only the kindness, acceptance, and unique sense of humor of the beloved Moomins can save the day.
Moominvalley has sold in over 60 countries to date, including Finland (Yle), UK (Sky), Japan (NHK) and Germany (ZDF). The series recently won the ‘Audience Episodic Award’ at the New York International Children’s Film Festival 2022 and also received a nomination for the British Animation Awards 2022. Additionally, Season 3 of Moominvalley won the Albert certification in recognition of Gutsy Animations’ sustainable production processes.
Marika Makaroff, Gutsy Animations’ Chief Creative Officer and Executive Producer of the Moominvalley series, said, “As creatives, we’re driven to tell stories that can inspire and bring hope – which is exactly what we aim to do through Moominvalley. The series echoes Tove’s work in encouraging values such as respect for nature, kindness, and acceptance among audiences of all ages, so we’re very grateful to have the opportunity to continue doing so with this season four greenlight. Alongside our long-standing and supportive partners Sky and Yle, it’s fantastic to welcome Viaplay Group on board and for them to join us in the next chapter of Moominvalley’s incredible global journey.”
Source: Gutsy Animation
Whitney is a freelance writer focusing on VFX-driven fantasy film & TV as well as preschool animation.
