The streamer goes buggin with the studio’s first entirely 3DCG animated comedy kicking off next month as part of the platform’s ‘kids and family’ programming.
Ad-supported streaming platform Tubi has acquired rights to Aardman’s 3DCG animated comedy series Lloyd of The Flies. The show will premiere on Tubi August 6, 2023, in the U.S. and Canada.
Lloyd of The Flies centers on Lloyd, a young fly who is the middle child of 451, living in an apple with his long-suffering parents, cheeky little sister, and 224 maggots. With his best friend Abacus, the woodlouse, Lloyd faces endless awkward, annoying, and occasionally life-threatening situations largely of his own devising - because when you're only one centimeter high, even tiny problems can lead to massive consequences, especially if you're Lloyd!
“Aardman is a beloved animation studio famous for their unique voice that appeals to children and adults alike, and Lloyd of The Flies is yet another memorable story elevated by this cross-generational appeal,” said Adam Lewinson. “Lloyd of The Flies amplifies our commitment to Tubi Kids and our deep collection of iconic kids and family content that includes the likes of Scooby-Doo, The Flintstones, The Smurfs, and much more.”
“We are delighted to have partnered with Tubi for Aardman’s first CGI show Lloyd of The Flies,” added Laura Taylor-Williams, Head of Digital & Strategic Development at Aardman. “Releasing as a Tubi Original in North America, Tubi is a great platform for our show’s irreverent humor and unique creative; we’re excited for this partnership and are confident both kids and adults alike will enjoy Lloyd of The Flies.”
Matthew Walker created and directed Lloyd of the Flies. Jane Davies joins him as co-director and voice director. The series is executive produced by Sarah Cox and Beth Parker and co-executive produced by Sean Clarke, Kerry Lock, and Alison Taylor. Jacqueline White produced.
The voice cast is led by Tom Rosenthal (Friday Night Dinner, Plebs); Alex Lawther (The End of the F***ing World, Black Mirror); Lauren Patel (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie); Callum Scott Howells (It’s a Sin); Teresa Gallagher (Thomas & Friends: Marvelous Machinery); Ayesha Antoine (Blippi Wonders); and Rob Rackstraw (Octonauts & The Great Barrier Reef).
In case you missed it – check out the official Lloyd of the Flies trailer:
Lloyd of The Flies premiered on the U.K. children’s channel CITV in the U.K. It’s the first 3DCG series Aardman has produced entirely from its creative hub at its headquarters in Bristol.
Source: Tubi
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
