A new set of characters will set the scene for the new Beyblade series, taking place seven years after the events depicted in the previous Metal Saga installment.
The latest output from Nelvana's popular kids TV, toys and games franchise will start rolling out this fall. On deck are 26 half hours of "Beyblade: Shogun Steel" (pictured below, known in Japan as "Metal Fight Beyblade Zero-G"), 13 half-hours of "BeyRaiderz Shogun" (working title), and 26 x half-hour "BeyWarriors Cyborg" (working title) and two one-hour series' specials.
Besides the new series, Nelvana has also lined up additional licensing partners including Paris Geneve in Canada (boys sleepwear, underwear and T-shirts), Mad Dog Concepts in the US (sleepwear and socks), Eugene Textiles in the US and Canada (craft kits and fleece throws) and Black & White Shoes, which renewed its license for footwear in Canada and will be expanding into the US.
Nelvana's animated Beyblade series are currently seen in more than 80 countries, including on Nickelodeon UK's animation channel, Nicktoons, and on Nickelodeon Germany (Nick Deutschland), and more than 165 million Beyblade toys from Hasbro have been sold worldwide.
The Canadian entertainment company Nelvana Limited announced in December 2012 that Nickelodeon UK and Nickelodeon Germany had acquired the broadcast rights for "Beyblade: Shogun Steel". It is currently unknown whether Nickelodeon UK and Germany will also buy the rights to "BeyRaiderz Shogun" and "BeyWarriors Cyborg", plus the two one-hour series' specials:
Beyblade gets three new TV series, more merch dealsAlso, from C21Media:
Canada’s Nelvana Enterprises and Japan-based d-rights have started production on three spin-off Beyblade series.
The latest output from Nelvana’s popular kids TV, toys and games franchise will start rolling out this fall. On deck are 26 half hours of Beyblade: Shogun Steel (pictured), 13 half-hours of BeyRaiderz Shogun (working title), and 26 x half-hour BeyWarriors Cyborg (working title) and two one-hour series’ specials.
Besides the new series, Nelvana has also lined up additional licensing partners including Paris Geneve in Canada (boys sleepwear, underwear and T-shirts), Mad Dog Concepts in the US (sleepwear and socks), Eugene Textiles in the US and Canada (craft kits and fleece throws) and Black & White Shoes, which renewed its license for footwear in Canada and will be expanding into the US.
Nelvana’s animated Beyblade series are currently seen in more than 80 countries, and more than 165 million Beyblade toys from Hasbro have been sold worldwide.
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Tags: Beyblade, d-rights, Hasbro, Nelvana Enterprises
Three new Beyblade series to launchAlso, from Broadcaster, Canada's Communications Magazine:
Canada’s Nelvana Enterprises and Japan’s D-Rights are launching three new seasons of kids’ cartoon Beyblade, beginning this fall.
A new set of characters will set the scene for the new Beyblade series, taking place seven years after the events depicted in the previous Metal Saga installment.
Beyblade
Aimed at kids aged six upwards, Beyblade: Shogun Steel (26x30′) will launch this fall, while BeyRaiderz Shogun (13x30′) (working title) will launch in spring 2014 and BeyWarriors Cyborg (wt, 26x30′) will follow in fall 2014 – featuring two one-hour specials.
“Shogun Steel begins the most unique and fantastical vision of the Beyblade universe we have seen yet and continues to offer an exciting world of interaction between the TV series, toys and games,” said Colin Bohm, MD of Corus-owned Nelvana.
“The series’ fresh new storylines will reignite interest from current Beyblade fans as well as invite new fans of the franchise.”
Developed by Mitsubishi division D-Rights, Beyblade emerged as a successful brand in Japan and spawned the Hasbro Beyblade merchandising line in the US.
It is now seen in over 80 countries, including Canada (YTV), US (Cartoon Network), UK (NickToons), France (Gulli), Germany (Nickelodeon) and Latin America (Disney XD).
Back in 2002, Nelvana acquired the rights for television distribution, video and DVD manufacturing and distribution.
Andrew Dickens
12-06-2013
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GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: Beyblade
PEOPLE: Colin Bohm
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Canada, Japan
Nelvana Begins Production on Three New Beyblade Series
Nelvana Enterprises and d-rights, Inc. are proud to announce production on three brand new series of Beyblade that will not only introduce new fans to the series, but take the story in an exciting new direction. Beginning this fall, Beyblade: Shogun Steel will launch with 26 x half-hour episodes. BeyRaiderz Shogun (working title) with 13 x half hours will launch in spring 2014 and BeyWarriors Cyborg (working title) will follow in fall 2014 with 26 x half-hour episodes and two one-hour specials.
A new set of characters and a very different and treacherous Beyblade universe set the scene for the new Beyblade series. Taking place seven years after the events depicted in the previous Metal Saga series, Beyblade: Shogun Steel finds the WBBA rebuilding the Beyblade world by introducing a new Bey system, as well as training the next generation of Bladers. Gargantuan Spirit Warrior battles will be reflected in an exhilarating and innovative new direction for the brand in both the series and the upcoming new toy line from Hasbro, which will introduce new play patterns including figural battling.
“Shogun Steel begins the most unique and fantastical vision of the Beyblade universe we have seen yet and continues to offer an exciting world of interaction between the TV series, toys and games,” said Colin Bohm, Managing Director, Nelvana. “The series’ fresh new storylines will reignite interest from current Beyblade fans as well as invite new fans of the franchise.”
Along with Beyblade’s continuing new series, new licensing partners are lining up to sign deals that tie-in with the brand including Paris Geneve in Canada (boys sleepwear, underwear and T-shirts), Mad Dog Concepts in the US (sleepwear and socks), Eugene Textiles in the US and Canada (craft kits and fleece throws) and Black & White Shoes, which renewed its license for footwear in Canada and will be expanding into the U.S. Other licensees include Ferrero (chocolate eggs) and Fipotex (apparel and accessories) both in Europe and Unilever (Signal) in Germany (tooth brushes and tooth paste).
Beyblade is a modern spinning top toy system based on the traditional Japanese battling tops called “bei-goma”, and an extremely popular manga series of the same name. Since the triumphant re-launch of the TV series and toy line in 2009, Beyblade has established an astronomical following and active fan base and has sold 165 million toys worldwide. The top-rated animated TV series is seen in over 80 countries, including Canada (YTV), U.S (Cartoon Network), U.K (NickToons), France (Gulli), Germany (Nickelodeon) and Latin America (Disney XD).