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   Errr... sounds like disaster in the making. Trying to extend a   
   franchise to younger or older target audiences is another silly idea   
   that rarely works out well.  :-(   
      
      
       Blue Zoo to Produce New CBeebies Doctor Who Animated Series   
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       Press release:   
      
          Following a competitive pitch process, British animation   
          studio Blue Zoo has secured the contract to produce a   
          brand-new Doctor Who pre-school animation for CBeebies   
          and BBC iPlayer.   
      
          BBC Children's and Education invited UK producers to   
          pitch for the opportunity in June 2025, for fair and   
          open selection. From a strong field of producer pitches,   
          Blue Zoo's proposal scored highest against the published   
          criteria.   
      
          This exciting new animated series, inspired by the   
          beloved Doctor Who universe, is commissioned for 52 x11'   
          episodes over two series and will begin production in   
          2026. It marks the first time the 'Whoniverse' has been   
          expanded into an animated series for pre-school   
          audiences.   
      
          Patricia Hidalgo, Director of BBC Children's & Education,   
          says: "We can't wait to welcome the Doctor to CBeebies,   
          introducing this beloved family favourite to our youngest   
          audience for the very first time. This new series further   
          strengthens our commitment to the British animation   
          industry by championing homegrown productions with the   
          potential to travel the world and, perhaps even through   
          time and space."   
      
          "The bidding process for this project was exceptionally   
          competitive, and we would like to commend all the   
          shortlisted producers for the outstanding quality and   
          depth of their proposals."   
      
          Adam Shaw, Co-founder of Blue Zoo Animation Studio, says:   
          "This year, we celebrated 25 years of Blue Zoo so it's an   
          extra special honour to be given the chance to bring such   
          a much-loved classic and a true British icon to a whole   
          new generation of young viewers. Doctor Who means so much   
          to so many people, and we don't take that lightly at all.   
          Reimagining something this legendary for a preschool   
          audience is a brilliant creative challenge, and one we're   
          incredibly excited to dive into."   
      
          BBC has previously collaborated with Blue Zoo on popular   
          CBeebies programmes such as Numberblocks, Alphablocks, and   
          Mojo Swoptops.   
      
      
             
      
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