Boat Rocker has signed a three-season deal with children’s media producer Oak9 Entertainment to distribute the Lithuanian animated series “Stomp! Stupid! Rhinos!”
Under the terms of the deal, which calls for “Stomp! Stupid! Rhinos!” Becoming Lithuania’s first-ever animated franchise to secure international distribution, Boat Rocker will be able to distribute the series to leading broadcasters and streaming platforms and also explore franchise opportunities.
The edutainment preschool series follows the adventures of three rhino siblings, Noah, Ela and Ron, as they “tackle emotional outbursts and learn practical tools to manage their feelings,” according to the logline.
The show, which combines entertaining stories with psychologically informed lessons, will allow children and their caregivers to explore universal challenges such as sadness, anger and fear.
“We are very proud that Stomp! Stupid! Rhinos! will now reach families around the world, thanks to Boat Rocker’s unparalleled distribution expertise,” said Mindaugas Jokubaitis of Oak9. “By tackling themes such as sadness, anger and fear, we hope to provide children and their families with valuable tools to deal with their emotions. Furthermore, we are honored to showcase Lithuanian creativity on the world stage with this groundbreaking deal.”
Gia DeLaney, SVP of Global Sales (Kids & Family) at Boat Rocker Studios, added: “This collaboration illustrates the power of emotionally resonant content to captivate global audiences. ‘Stupid! Stupid! Rhinos!’ fits naturally with our portfolio and combines commercial appeal with meaningful stories that both parents and children will cherish.”
Boat Rocker’s children’s and family portfolio includes “Dino Ranch” (Disney+), “Love Monster” (CBeebies) and “Daniel Spellbound” (Netflix).