Max Publicizes Mermicorno: Starfall Animated Collection From Tokidoki
On: May 25, 2023
Max goes beneath the ocean for Mermicorno: Starfall. On Wednesday, the lately rebranded streaming service introduced the brand new animated sequence impressed by the Mermicorno toyline, a spin-off of tokidoki’s beloved Unicorno model. Mermicorno: Starfall is described as “a wise and enjoyable adventure-comedy that takes place in a fantastical and magical undersea world,” where a staff of Mermicorno — enchanting half-Unicorno/half-fish creatures — be a part of collectively to avoid wasting the ocean from the specter of the evil Ika Inkblot. The sequence, from Thunderbird Leisure Group’s Atomic Cartoons (Spidey and His Wonderful Buddies, My Little Pony: Make Your Mark), is slated to stream on Max in 2025.
Mermicorno: Starfall attracts inspiration from tastemaker tokidoki’s hit character household Mermicorno. Sirena, the primary Mermicorno, debuted in 2015 earlier than launching the Mermicorno character household in 2016 with collectibles, attire, equipment, and extra.
Thunderbird describes the primary animated sequence to deliver tokidoki’s underwater world and characters to life: “Throughout their epic mission, our heroes unlock the magic of inventive self-expression, uncover new depths of friendship, and discover the very best bowl of ramen within the sea. The sequence takes viewers — and the Mermicorno — on a hilarious and trendy subaquatic journey.” Additionally launched is a primary have a look at the sequence, which you’ll see beneath.
(Photograph: Thunderbird / Max)
Atomic is overseeing the sequence government produced by Thunderbird CEO and Chair Jennifer Twiner McCarron, President and CCO Matthew Berkowitz, Atomic Originals VP Aaron Behl, together with tokidoki co-founder and CCO Simone Legno and co-founder and CEO Poonah Mohajer, and Shea Fontana (Monster Excessive, Polly Pocket).
“We have lengthy been devoted followers and collectors of tokidoki and its Mermicorno model. There’s magic in these Mermicorno, and we felt there was an amazing alternative to fill a white house for an clever adventure-comedy to enchantment to each ladies and boys — and their households,” Berkowitz stated. “Having this chance to collaborate with the sensible minds of Simone and Pooneh at tokidoki, in addition to Shea Fontana, has been unimaginable for our studio. We consider we’re going to deliver an amazing show to Max and we’re extremely grateful for his or her assist.”
(Photograph: tokidoki)
Added Legno, “We now have waited a really very long time to deliver our Mermicorno to life via animation. It’s really our dream come true to work with such a tremendous staff who has a lot ardour and creativity and helped me to construct an imposing story round my creations.” Stated Mohajer, “We couldn’t have requested for higher companions to affix us on this epic inventive journey. It’s our honor to work with Atomic Cartoons, Thunderbird, and now Max.”
Mermicorno: Starfall will premiere on Max in 2025.
