Produced by award-winning animation studio Karrot, the 4-part special sails onto the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels starting June 5.
Entertainment One (eOne), Hasbro’s global entertainment studio, has shared a trailer for its new 4-part 2D animated Peppa Pig Cruise Special - “Cruise Ship Special,” “Holiday on the Sea,” “Tropical Day Trip,” and “Sailing Home” - rolling out in the U.S. on the Nickelodeon channel at 9:00 a.m. EST/PST June 5-8, with same day airings on the Nick Jr. Channel at 7:00 p.m. EST/PST. The full 20-minute combined special will air on Nick Jr Friday, June 9.
The special follows Peppa, George, Granny Pig, and Grandpa Pig setting off on a solar-powered mega cruise ship where they explore themed cafes, shops, the paddling pool, cinema, and play areas. As the family travels to a tropical island for some fun in the sun and sand, they’ll bump into old and new friends on the ship, including Mrs. Corgi, Mr. Stallion, Rohan Rhino, Daddy Rhino, Captain Otter, Pirate Pete, and Mrs. Mermaid.
The Peppa Pig Cruise Special is produced by BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation studio Karrot.
Check out the trailer:
Peppa Pig is a British preschool animated television series that has become a successful brand worldwide. The series focuses on the life of Peppa, her family, and her diverse community of friends. The show encourages kids to learn and explore the world around them and “see every first step as a new adventure, from every day to the epic.”
A cultural icon, Peppa Pig has been airing for almost 20 years, across nine seasons in over 180 territories as of 2023.
Hasbro also announced the launch of a new entertainment-inspired toy set, “Peppa’s Cruise Ship,” available at retailers beginning August 1.
Source: Entertainment One
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
