The animated preschool show, their first global co-production, will premiere in 2025 on Nickelodeon channels in the U.S. and on Milkshake! in the U.K.
Nickelodeon (U.S.) and Channel 5’s Milkshake! (U.K.) have entered their first global co-production pact for the new preschool series Tim Rex in Space.
Tim Rex in Space is set to premiere in 2025 on Nickelodeon channels in the U.S. and across international markets and on Milkshake! in the U.K. Created and produced by Mint Copenhagen with animation studio Jam Media, the show sees a tyrannosaurus rex tackle adventures with his family and friends in space.
Tim Rex in Space follows a Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex) named Tim, his big brother Tommy, little sister Tia, and triceratops bestie Kai as “they tackle kid-shaped adventures with dino-sized solutions in space,” according to a show description. “Tim and his family live in a unique world comprised of a cluster of asteroids that make up the town of Rumbleton. This intergalactic environment is a quintessential 21st-century suburban town, with each asteroid hosting family homes, cafés, shops, parks, and even a beach. All asteroids are connected by a network of slides, ziplines and trampolines, but can also easily be reached on a quick rocket ride.”
The series features Cassian Swan-Mckee as Tim, Ace Gil as Tommy, Hope Delaney as Tia, and Jamie Smart as Kai. The voice cast also includes Stephen Alan Yorke, Nim Miller, Sophia Nomvete, Jessica Robinson, Alex Carter, and Lorraine Bruce.
“Nickelodeon has remained committed to leveraging creative storytelling from around the world to produce unique, relevant content that appeals to kids and families worldwide, and Tim Rex in Space is a prime example of that,” said Jules Borkent, Managing Director (MD) and Executive Vice President (EVP), kids & family at Paramount. “This U.K.-produced preschool series is authentic and fun, and we are confident the series will be a global success.”
Louise Bucknole, General Manager (GM) for kids and family for Paramount UK & Ireland, added, “Tim Rex in Space is an exciting, funny and imaginative show, with a slice of family life and full of adventure and fun. This show has been a true global team effort, allowing us to tap into our amazing raft of preschool talent from across the business. Dinosaurs and space are a winning combination for preschoolers the world over, and we can’t wait to share it with the audience!”
Tim Rex in Space was created and is produced by Mint Copenhagen for Nickelodeon and Milkshake!, with animation studio, Jam Media. The series is produced by Josephine Jerris Margolis for Mint, directed by Sam Dransfield (Bossy Bear) with animation director Jess Patterson (Nova Jones), series designer/ art director Joshua Hogan and head writer Andy Potter (Sharkdog, Class Dismissed). Tracy Nampala (Pip and Posy, Ricky Zoom and Thomas and Friends) serves as the VR director. The executives in charge are Niki Williams, senior manager of Nickelodeon Preschool Production and Development, Francesca Alberigi, Paramount International Kids & Family manager of development & production, and Kyle Jenkins, Milkshake! acquisitions and programming director.
Official Nickelodeon press release:
NICKELODEON JOINS FORCES WITH CHANNEL 5’S MILKSHAKE! FOR FIRST-EVER GLOBAL CO-PRODUCTION, “TIM REX IN SPACE”
New Animated Series Coming to Nickelodeon Channels in the U.S. and Internationally, and Milkshake! in the U.K.
July 10, 2024 - Nickelodeon today announced a new animated series, Tim Rex in Space, the brand’s first global co-production with Channel 5’s Milkshake!, that will premiere in 2025 on Nickelodeon channels in the U.S. and internationally, and on Milkshake! in the U.K.
Tim Rex in Space follows a Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex) named Tim, his big brother Tommy, little sister Tia and triceratops bestie Kai as they tackle kid-shaped adventures with dino-sized solutions in space. Tim and his family live in a unique world comprised of a cluster of asteroids that make up the town of Rumbleton. This intergalactic environment is a quintessential 21st century suburban town, with each asteroid hosting family homes, cafés, shops, parks, and even a beach. All asteroids are connected by a network of slides, ziplines and trampolines, but can also easily be reached on a quick rocket ride.
The series features: Cassian Swan-Mckee as Tim; Ace Gil as Tommy; Hope Delaney as Tia; and Jamie Smart as Kai. The voice cast also includes Stephen Alan Yorke, Nim Miller, Sophia Nomvete, Jessica Robinson, Alex Carter and Lorraine Bruce.
Jules Borkent, Managing Director and Executive Vice President, Kids & Family at Paramount said: “Nickelodeon has remained committed to leveraging creative storytelling from around the world to produce unique, relevant content that appeals to kids and families worldwide, and Tim Rex in Space is a prime example of that. This UK-produced preschool series is authentic and fun, and we are confident the series will be a global success.”
Louise Bucknole, General Manager, Kids & Family, Paramount UK & Ireland said: “Tim Rex in Space is an exciting, funny and imaginative show, with a slice of family life and full of adventure and fun. This show has been a true global team effort, allowing us to tap into our amazing raft of preschool talent from across the business. Dinosaurs and space are a winning combination for preschoolers the world over and we can’t wait to share it with the audience!”
Tim Rex in Space is created and produced by Mint Copenhagen for Nickelodeon and Milkshake!, with animation studio, Jam Media. The series is produced by Josephine Jerris Margolis for Mint, directed by Sam Dransfield (Bossy Bear) with animation director, Jess Patterson (Nova Jones), series designer/ art director Joshua Hogan and head written by Andy Potter (Sharkdog, Class Dismissed). Tracy Nampala (Pip and Posy, Ricky Zoom and Thomas and Friends) serves as the VR Director. Niki Williams, Senior Manager of Nickelodeon Preschool Production and Development, Francesca Alberigi, Paramount International Kids & Family Manager of Development & Production and Kyle Jenkins, Milkshake! Acquisitions and Programming Director serve as Executives in Charge. The series was commissioned for Channel 5’s Milkshake! by Louise Bucknole, General Manager of Paramount UK & Ireland, Kids & Family.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 45th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
About Milkshake!
Channel 5’s Milkshake! is home to some of the world’s favourite pre-school characters. Channel 5 broadcasts children’s content for 2-5 year old’s between 6am-9am everyday and is the top-rated commercial block for kids 4-15. Milkshake! features a range of stimulating, diverse and engaging programmes that include strong character-led animation, live action series, factual entertainment and presenter-led high-quality studio and musical entertainment, also available non-stop via on-demand service, My5, Paramount +, a magazine and a touring Milkshake! Live theatre show. Popular, award-winning shows include Peppa Pig, PAW Patrol, Rubble & Crew, Fireman Sam, Thomas & Friends, Milkshake! Monkey, The Adventures Of Paddington, Pip & Posy, Milo, Pop Paper City, Tweedy & Fluff, Mixmups, Odo, Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom, Sunny Bunnies, Reu & Harpers’ Wonder World, Cooking with The Gills, Animal Care Club, Go Green with The Grimwades, The World According To Grandpa, Meet The Experts, Mimi’s World, Sesame Street Mecha Builders, Brave Bunnies, Oggy Oggy, and upcoming The Woohoos and Stan & Gran. For further information visit www.milkshake.tv
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Originally published: July 10, 2024.
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