New York-based Big Tent Ent. announced a broadcasting agreement with Nicktoons Network based on Big Tent's hit property THE STAR GIRLS. Nicktoons Network will debut PLANET GROOVE FEATURING THE STAR GIRLS, a new series of 13x2 minute animated music videos based on the original music from Australia's chart-topping group.
Made up of Angel, Dream, Cheeky and Smiley from Planet Groove, The Star Girls is a pop music group for kids 6-12. A major force in their native country of Australia, following in the footsteps of other Australian kids' music sensations such as The Wiggles and Hi-5, The Star Girls topped the Australian music charts for 16 straight weeks with their #1 song "Girls Like Me" from their album, THE STAR GIRLS FROM PLANET GROOVE. Through their music, they teach children about self love, self belief with affirmative life lessons and positive empowerment.
Animated by Copernicus Studios, known for creating memorable videos for hit artists including Nelly Furtado, Spesh K, Jimmy Swift Band, Tenacious D and Weird Al, PLANET GROOVE follows the adventures of the intergalactic music group along with their manager and D.J. Set on the futuristic Planet Groove, a cool planet where kids can enjoy huge multi-media concerts, zoom through space on high-tech skateboards and surf on interplanetary currents.
"We are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with Nickelodeon Networks and having another one of our exciting new properties make their U.S. television debut on Nicktoons Network," said Rich Collins, ceo, Big Tent Ent. "With their age appropriate lyrics and music videos, PLANET GROOVE fills the void between preschool and adult music for children. Now with Nicktoons Network on board, we have the perfect destination and the right creative vision to make PLANET GROOVE an out-of-this-world children's sensation."
"As a destination for quality short-form animation, Nicktoons Network is constantly searching for fresh, diverse content that's true to our brand," said Keith Dawkins, vp/gm Nicktoons Network. "PLANET GROOVE is a great addition to our lineup we hope our audience will enjoy."
As the marketing and licensing agency for the intergalactic property, Big Tent Ent. looks to build an extensive merchandising program with key partners in apparel, home furnishings, stationery and accessories categories.
Big Tent Ent. LLC (www.bigtent.tv) is a family entertainment company specializing in the integrated management of content that is derived from and/or created for new media. Formed in 2002, the company focuses on brand strategy, production, viral marketing, licensing and merchandising.
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