Jellyfish, Alpha Group battle with bugs

Battle of the Bugs was created by PJ Masks scribe Simon Nicholson

The originals arm of UK animation and VFX studio Jellyfish Pictures has agreed a coproduction deal with Alpha Group in China for a kids’ property about mechanical robot bugs.

Jellyfish Originals, led by recently appointed MD Natalie Llewellyn, will work with the Chinese animation, entertainment and toy company on Battle of the Bugs, which targets the six- to 10-year-old market.

The tech-inspired adventure-comedy series follows three kids who are sent on a secret mission to save the world after the planet is invaded by huge, mechanical robot bugs.

The CG animated series was created by Simon Nicholson, head writer on Disney’s PJ Masks, and co-developed with Alpha and Jellyfish.

Jellyfish Originals is providing script-to-screen production services whilst also managing the global pre-sales and consumer product rights outside of China and Asia.

Alpha Group will oversee all rights in China and Asia and spearhead the licensing programme as well as serve as the global master toy partner.

Isaac Lin, head of global content and brands at Alpha Group, said: “We know kids love robots, heroes and insects. In this show, they get to embrace all of these favourites in one hit.”