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Studiocanal is expanding its ambitions for \u201cPippi Longstocking,\u201d teaming with its \u201cPaddington\u201d production partner Heyday Films, as well as Submarine and The Astrid Lindgren Company to develop a new animated TV series based on the beloved literary heroine. <\/p>\n

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\n\tThe 52 x 11-minute 3D CGI animation is being developed as a fresh, modern reboot of Lindgren\u2019s fearless and funny red-headed character, with production set to begin in October. StudioCanal is handling worldwide distribution, while StudioCanal Kids & Family will oversee merchandising and licensing in France and the U.K.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe new series will be penned by the award-winning screenwriter Sara Daddy, whose credits include \u201cThe Night Before Christmas in Wonderland,\u201d \u201cOlga Da Polga\u201d and \u201cTulipop Tales.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe story will revolve around Pippi, who arrives in a small town with mismatched stockings, carrot-colored hair, freckles, a monkey on her shoulder, a huge travel bag full of gold coins and a horse she can carry. For Tommy and Annika \u2014 and the rest of the town \u2014 life will never be the same again.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe TV project marks a major new chapter for the \u201cPippi Longstocking\u201d screen franchise on one of the most enduring characters in children\u2019s literature which celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2025. The companies are also in development on a \u201cPippi Longstocking\u201d feature film based on the classic story, with David Heyman, Jeffrey Clifford and Rosie Alison producing for Heyday.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe new animated series will be produced by David Heyman, Rosie Alison and Rob Silva of Heyday Films, the banner behind the Emmy and Annie Award-winning \u201cThe Adventures of Paddington\u201d series, as well as the feature films \u201cPaddington,\u201d \u201cPaddington 2\u201d and \u201cPaddington in Peru,\u201d with \u201cPaddington 4\u201d currently in development. <\/p>\n

\n\tSimon Quinn and Karen Davidsen, who also worked on three seasons of \u201cThe Adventures of Paddington,\u201d will also produce. Ron Halpern is overseeing the project for StudioCanal.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe series underscores StudioCanal\u2019s growing push into high-profile family franchises and literary IP. The company\u2019s \u201cPaddington\u201d films are the highest-grossing independent family franchise of all time, with more than $800 million at the worldwide box office, including the most recent installment, \u201cPaddington in Peru,\u201d released through Sony Pictures in the U.S. Studiocanal has also expanded the Paddington IP into a hit West End stage musical, an immersive experience on London\u2019s Southbank, merchandising and a new animated film in development. That strategy is now extending to \u201cPippi Longstocking\u201d \u2014 Lindgren\u2019s books have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide, been translated into 80 languages and continue to sell 1.5 million copies annually. <\/p>\n

Daddy said, \u201cTo be entrusted by the Lindgren family and the brilliant Heyday and Studiocanal teams with the keys to Villa Villekulla is such a privilege. As the daughter of a seaman who overturned convention and took me out of school to sail around the world, I have always felt a connection with Pippi. I am having so much fun honoring her fiercely independent spirit, free-thinking ways and of course, superhuman strength. With the brilliant wit and warmth of Astrid Lindgren\u2019s voice as our guide, our aim is to ensure Pippi remains a joyful, empowering icon for today\u2019s children. It is a dream project.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Astrid Lindgren Company CEO Max Hall\u00e9n said \u201cAstrid Lindgren\u2019s stories continue to grow their audience around the world, reaching new generations of children across markets, platforms and formats.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cPippi Longstocking remains at the heart of that journey. Her courage, independence and playful way of challenging the world around her have inspired children around the world for over eighty years and continue to do so today,\u201d Hall\u00e9n continued.<\/p>\n

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\n\tHeyday Films\u2019 Heyman, Alison and Silva, said in a statement, \u201cPippi Longstocking is a beloved icon, with her uniquely unpredictable way of seeing the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cJoyful, free-spirited, playful, contrary, kind, fiercely resilient, she questions all the rules of the game, and her originality remains as fresh as ever. We could not be more excited about unleashing Pippi once again in her own new animated series, collaborating with a kindred spirit writer Sara Daddy, the brilliantly inventive animating team at Submarine, the Astrid Lindgren Company, and StudioCanal,\u201d Heyman, Alison and Silva continued. <\/p>\n

\n\tAnna Marsh, CEO of Studiocanal and CCO of Canal+, said, \u201cWe are thrilled to collaborate with The Astrid Lingren Company, Heyday Films and Submarine on the brilliant, timeless, fearless and unmistakable Pippi Longstocking.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cSara Daddy truly encompasses Pippi\u2019s irrepressible life force, iconic strength of character, boundless imagination and joie de vivre,\u201d Marsh continued, pointing that \u201cPippi\u201d is an \u201cinspiration to so many people around the world Pippi is a beloved literary icon and we are determined to honour Astrid Lindgren\u2019s legacy \u2013 and Pippi herself \u2013 with our ambitious new animated series.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tBruno Felix, Submarine managing director, said, \u201cPippi has long held a special place in my heart: I watched her on television every weekend as a child, and later shared Astrid Lindgren\u2019s stories with my own children.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tIn an interview with TODAY, Michelle Obama recalled how the character was the first book love of her life: \u201cI was really fascinated with this strong little girl that was the centre of everything. And she was almost magical in a way. I mean, she was stronger and tougher than anyone. She had superhuman strength.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tStudioCanal is also developing a feature film based on the iconic \u201cMr. Men Little Miss\u201d books, with Heyman and Mister Men Limited. <\/p>\n

\n\tLastly, the company is reteaming with Aardman Animation \u201cShaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom\u201d which will be released in the U.S. via GKIDS on Sept. 18. The first \u201cShaun the Sheep\u201d movie was nominated for the best animated feature at the Oscars and grossed more than $100 million worldwide. <\/p>\n

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