Jellyfish Originals, the kids & family content division of award-winning global animation & VFX studio Jellyfish Pictures, has signed a co-production agreement with creative toy-driven game studio Toikido for a brand new children’s property, Battalor .
Batalar is a futuristic high school adventure that follows the adventures of three unlikely child heroes who band together to save Velocity and master the combat powers of Batalar after their metropolis is invaded by an all-powerful evil. Voltage’s action comedy series.
This CG-animated series is inspired by the premium performance-based action battle toys created by Toikido, developed for television, and written by two-time Emmy-nominated writer Jordan Gershowitz (Hot Wheels Let’s Race (2024)”, written by Sammy and Sammy’s Twisted Timeline). Large (2023), The Tom and Jerry Show (2011), The Snoopy Show (2021), Shark Dog (2021)).
“Batara is an exciting new world that combines thrilling combat with humor and heart,” said Gershowitz. “We’re excited to explore the journeys of these characters and the dynamic world of Velocity. We’re excited to work with Jellyfish Originals and Toikido to create a platform that resonates with kids and embraces their own creativity. We aim to create a series that encourages
Jellyfish Originals provides script-to-screen production services while also managing worldwide distribution rights. Toikido will spearhead the facility’s global licensing program and game development.
“Jellyfish is pleased to be working with Toykido and Jordan Gershowitz on this toy-driven facility and excited to introduce Buttera to the international market,” said Jellyfish Originals Managing Director. Director Natalie Llewellyn said. “Together, we have consciously created an ambitious world that is a sandbox for high-stakes storytelling, tenacious play patterns, and characters that viewers become emotionally invested in.”
Darran Garnham, CEO and Founder of Toikido, added: This series represents a bold step forward in blending powerful action with engaging storytelling, appealing not only to children but also to collectors and families. Our goal is to create a world where imagination and play come together to ignite passion in a new generation of fans. ”
Jellyfish Originals’ Llewellyn will introduce Butterer to buyers around the world at Kidscreen Summit 2025 in February.
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