CBBC, ZDFE, Zodiak solve kids’ mystery
UK kids’ channel CBBC has commissioned a sci-fi mystery drama series in coproduction with Banijay-owned Zodiak Kids Studios and the commercial arm of German pubcaster ZDF.
Benoit Di Sabatino
CBBC, ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE) and Zodiak Kids are all working on Silverpoint, with filming due to begin in Northern Ireland in June.
The 13×22’ series focuses on four children at a summer camp who all swear to secrecy over a mysterious object they find in the woods, fearing nobody will believe them.
Lee Walters created the series, which is being exec produced by Zodiak creative director Steven Andrew and produced by Trevor Klein.
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Cookie and the
Most Annoying Girl in the World in 2020. The award-winning series starring science-mad Cookie has now sold over 60,000 copies in the UK.
TV presenter and writer Konnie Huq is a popular favourite in the children’s book world and is described by fans as “a brilliant, engaging writer who understands what children enjoy.” David Walliams called the books “smart, funny and full of warmth” and Jaqueline Wilson said they were “fresh and very funny.” There are further adventures planned for 2021.
The working title for the TV series is
Cookie!, named after the titular character in the books. The show will follow the hilarious adventures of British-Bangladeshi Cookie whose big mouth and overactive imagination often land her in hot water.
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