Rainbow Rangers arrive in Europe

CGI series Rainbow Rangers debuted on Nick Jr in the US in November

Cartoonito in Italy has acquired US children’s producer and distributor Genius Brands International’s preschool property Rainbow Rangers.

The CGI-animated 52×11′ series follows the rescue adventures of seven nine-year-old girls who live on the other side of the rainbow and serve as Earth’s first responders to protect the planet.

It premiered on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr in the US in November 2018 and has recently been acquired by the Viacom-owned broadcaster in Latin America.

The first season will air in Italy on the free-to-air network and its online platform this summer. It marks the first deal for the show in Europe.

Recently greenlit for a second season, it was developed with Lion King director Rob Minkoff and Frozen co-writer Shane Morris alongside Tim Mansfield and Elise Allen, with Disney alum Ruben Aquino creating key designs.