Nickelodeon has inked a deal with Scooter Braun’s SB Projects for a new animated preschool TV series based on the popular kids’ music duo The BeatBuds. Each episode of The BeatBuds (working title) will take kids on a musical adventure with Jonny, Matty, and the rest of the ‘Buds and feature an original song. Written by Evan Sinclair (Ryan’s Mystery Playdate, The Aquabats! Super Show!), The BeatBuds short-form series (10 episodes) will begin production this summer and premiere on Nickelodeon’s preschool platforms next year.
“Energizing families through music is what The BeatBuds is all about,” said Jonathan Jonah and Matthew Shapiro, the performance duo who created The BeatBuds in 2012, in a press release. “We have created a community like no other in which kids and parents are truly connected to us and our music. When we got the chance to create an animated series with Nickelodeon and Scooter, our excitement soared because we can bring The BeatBuds to the world. Let’s jam!”
The BeatBuds is executive produced by Braun and Scott Manson on behalf of SB Projects. Production of The BeatBuds for Nickelodeon is overseen by Eryk Casemiro, senior vice president, Nickelodeon Preschool.
