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New Epic Fantasy Series Announcement
June 20, 2024 – Global kids and family entertainment leader, Toonz Media Group, has partnered with Angel Studios to distribute a brand-new anime-style fantasy adventure series titled Gabriel and the Guardians. This 13×22” epic fantasy series draws inspiration from the ancient Hebrew text, the Dead Sea Scrolls. The story centers on Gabriel, a Celestial Guardian, who is tasked with protecting the Tree Eternal. Gabriel’s unwavering dedication to his mission, despite the faltering of his closest companions, underscores his belief in the untapped potential of others.
Series Overview:
‘Gabriel and the Guardians’ follows the journey of Gabriel, a Celestial Guardian tasked with protecting the Tree Eternal. Set in the mythical world of Ara, the series showcases Gabriel’s unwavering determination and belief in others’ potential, even as his companions falter.
Production Details:
Developed by Colossul Studios, with animation by Tiger Animation and pre-production by Robot Playground, this 2D animated series boasts a star-studded voice cast. Johnny Yong Bosch leads as Gabriel, alongside Cristina Vee, James Arnold Taylor, and Matt Lanter in key roles.
Creative Team:
The series is helmed by creator Jason Andrew Moody, showrunner David Evan Cunningham, and head of production Albert Francis Moore. Their collective experience spans iconic projects from ‘The Lion King’ to ‘The Wingfeather Saga’.
Target Audience:
While primarily designed for viewers aged 13 and up, ‘Gabriel and the Guardians’ offers a co-viewing experience that appeals to both adults and children, thanks to its engaging themes and character-driven storytelling.
Executive Statements:
Bruno Zarka, President of TV Co-production, Distribution & Syndication at Toonz Media Group, expressed enthusiasm for the project: “We are thrilled to partner with Angel Studios on ‘Gabriel and the Guardians’. Its unique blend of high-quality animation, strong characters, and global appeal promises to make it a worldwide hit.”
Thomas Hughes, EVP of Distribution Strategy and Global Partnerships at Angel Studios, added: “Collaborating with Bruno and the Toonz team is a blessing. Their expertise in the anime genre is legendary, and we anticipate a successful distribution partnership.”
About Toonz Media Group:
Toonz is a 360-degree media powerhouse with over two decades of unparalleled experience and one of the world’s most active animation production studios (over 10,000 minutes of 2D and CGI kids and family content per year). Toonz has to its credit several animations and live-action series, as well as feature films including Wolverine and the X-Men with Marvel, Speed Racer: The Next Generation with Lionsgate, Mostly Ghostly with Universal, Gummy Bear and Friends, and more. Toonz has also ventured into emerging technologies like AR, VR, and Gaming.
www.toonz.co
About Angel Studios:
Angel Studios is the home of stories that amplify light. Through the Angel Guild, 317,000 members choose which film and television projects the studio will market and distribute. The studio enables creators and audiences to form passionate communities around creative projects, making the story behind the story as important as the final project. 104,000 Angel Guild members in 155 countries have invested nearly $80M in projects distributed by the studio to date. Angel Studios is behind the global box office hit, SOUND OF FREEDOM, which earned $250 million in theatrical box office.
