The 2D animated series follows Gaston of Univille-on-Joy, a young unicorn whose rainbow mane changes colors according to his emotions.
'Hold on Gaston!,' now in development.
TF1’s children’s programming block TFOU has teamed with Dandelooo to adapt the animated series Hold on Gaston! from the book series “Little Unicorn” by writer/illustrator Aurélie Chien Chow Chine.
The 2D adventure aimed at children aged 4-7 follows the whimsical inhabitants of Univille-on-Joy, a peaceful village surrounded by green hills. Gaston, a young unicorn, is unique: his rainbow mane changes colors according to his emotions.
“Hold on Gaston! is a fantastic opportunity to tell fun, colorful stories for children aged 4-7 while addressing a core theme: emotions and how to manage them,” said Emmanuèle Pétry and Jean-Baptiste Wery, producers and founders of Dandelooo. “Because for Gaston, life is a big wheel of emotions that he turns with appetite and playfulness. It’s his intensity that will drive the stories and captivate viewers. Beyond the narratives, the charm of Hold on Gaston! comes from the imaginative world created by Aurélie Chien Chow Chine. Alongside Chloé Sastre and Romain Gadiou, she successfully revitalized the unicorn thematic by designing a world filled with hills. They presented us with a world of lush green hills where Gaston, with his round little belly, colorful mane, and horn pointing towards the unknown, is ready to take us on a wild ride... and we absolutely love it! That's what immediately won us over and will surely delight Gaston's fans.”
“The book series ‘Little Unicorn’ has always been among one of our favorites,” added Yann Labasque, Head of TF1 Group’s Youth Programming. “We were particularly captivated by the colorful and whimsical world, created by author Aurélie Chien Chow Chine, and above all, the boundless energy of Gaston the main character. Gaston experiences his emotions deeply, whether he’s happy, sad or angry, which makes him incredibly endearing and authentic.”
Source: TFOU
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