Expanding its slate of programming for kids, Netflix this morning announced four new animated series, including "Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan and Jane," executive produced by Avi Arad.
It's joined by the action-adventure "Kulipari: An Army of Frogs" and the preschool series "Cirque du Soleil - Luna Petunia" and "Puffin Rock."
"We couldn't be more excited to be partnering with such a diverse group of creative talent on these new Netflix series for kids, Erik Barmack, Netflix's vice president of Global Independent Content, said in a statement. "The flexibility of our platform allows us to continually bring the best TV shows from around the world to our members, and these titles compliment and extend what we currently offer -- particularly for preschoolers and grade-school adventure fans."
Here are the descriptions for the four series:
"Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan and Jane" (2016)
From 41 Entertainment, Executive Producer Avi Arad (Arad Animation) and with animation from ARC Productions comes a new kids series based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' collection of stories about his iconic characters, Tarzan and Jane. In this modern-day remake, 16-year-old Tarzan returns from the African jungle to a London boarding school where he is a fish out of water and challenges conformity. There he meets Jane, Tarzan's ultimate partner, who helps him solve environmental injustice, crimes and mysteries. The eight episode season will premiere worldwide exclusively on Netflix during the second half of 2016.
"Cirque du Soleil - Luna Petunia" (fall 2016)
From Saban Brands and Cirque du Soleil Média comes "Luna Petunia," a new preschool series. Inspired by Cirque du Soleils unique brand of innovation and creativity, the animated series will chronicle the adventures of Luna Petunia, a girl who lives in our world but plays in a dreamland where she learns how to make the impossible possible. The first season of 11 episodes will premiere worldwide exclusively on Netflix, kicking off a franchise rollout that will include a consumer products line, interactive digital content and a potential live tour.
"Kulipari: An Army of Frogs" (2016)
"Kulipari: An Army of Frogs," is based on a trilogy of books created by American football star Trevor Pryce, and is inspired by his childhood fear of frogs. A story about bravery and heroism, this animated series targets grade school boys and follows poisonous frogs, scorpions and spiders who must go to war to ensure their power -- and the survival of their entire world. The story of Kulipari inspires belief in oneself, ones abilities, and the power of true friendship -- even when odds are stacked against you. The 13-episode season, produced by Splash Entertainment and Outlook Company, will premiere worldwide exclusively on Netflix in 2016.
"Puffin Rock" (Sept. 1, 2015)
A new animated preschool series, "Puffin Rock" is set on a beautiful island off the coast of Ireland. Oona is a charismatic and plucky young puffling, who along with her ever-curious little brother Baba, explores the diverse array of sea, sky, land and underground creatures. The series introduces a combination of preschool themes and soft natural history learnings to young viewers. Acclaimed actor Chris ODowd narrates the English language version, with a diverse group of international talent narrating in other languages across the globe. Penguin Random House Childrens, Dog Ears, and twice-Oscar-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon partnered on the 13-episode season, which will premiere exclusively on Netflix in the U.S., Canada, Latin America,Benelux, France and Germany this September, and in all other Netflix markets at a later date.