Astronomy toon lifts off with Cake

UK-based children’s outfit Cake is set to handle international distribution of a forthcoming animated series about astronomy commissioned by PBS Kids in the US.

Wind Dancer Films’ Ready Jet Go!

Cake will represent Ready Jet Go! (40×30′) outside the US following the agreement with producer Wind Dancer Films, the US studio behind features such as What Women Want.

PBS Kids commissioned the 3D animated series from Craig Bartlett, creator of Hey Arnold! and Dinosaur Train, earlier this year to help kids aged 3-8 learn about astronomy.

Set to premiere in February 2016, it follows two kids with a passion for science who befriend the new kid on their street, whose family happen to be aliens.

Each episode of the series includes two 11-minute stories as well as a live-action interstitial. The series will be supported by interactive content online and on mobile, as well as curriculum- and character-driven original songs.

Cake recently agreed a deal with Rovio Entertainment to represent the Finnish company’s Angry Birds animated series and its two spin-offs.