Sprout Launches First Original Series of 2016, FLOOGALS

Sprout, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment's 24-hour preschool network, is launching FLOOGALS, its newest original series. FLOOGALS follows the adventures of three exuberantly inquisitive aliens exploring Planet Earth. Every day an exciting mission of experimentation, learning, and discovery awaits Captain Fleeker, First Officer Flo, and Junior Boomer as they explore the human way of life.

Created for kids ages 2-6, FLOOGALS follows the aliens' hilarious antics as they learn about the ODDITIES of the world, offering an unexpected and fun perspective on everyday life. Each episode features the FLOOGALS on a mission of discovery, using gadgets and teamwork to learn about this new planet. The show features vibrant CGI animation alongside live action, and captures Earth from the perspective of these pocket-sized creatures. FLOOGALS encourages CURIOSITY while grounding the excitement of exploration in the realities of a child's world.

"Floogals has a stunning cinematic quality combined with funny, smart storytelling that delights preschoolers and welcomes families." said Sandy Wax, President of Sprout. "Each episode is about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, which is at the core of Sprout's overall brand identity."

A sneak peek episode of FLOOGALS which aired on January 18 was Sprout's highest rated premiere in women 18-49 and kids ages 2-5 since the debut of the Sprout original "Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave" last year.

FLOOGALS follows Captain Fleeker, a seeker of any open door to adventure; First Officer Flo, a collector of clues and EXPLORER of animals, water and more; and Junior Boomer, the tiniest Floogal who likes to dream big and has an eager eye to discover the "hooman" creatures living on Earth. FLOOGALS encourages preschoolers to "floogal" their own world-to explore, observe, and view things from a different perspective.

In support of the launch of FLOOGALS, Sprout partnered with Digital Kitchen and Youtube Channel FluffyJetToys to release the "A Dinosaur, Unicorn and Robot Play in Space!! Ice Cream Dough Cake Pop Egg Surprise Alien Chica" unboxing video featuring surprise guests Captain Fleeker, First Officer Flo, and Junior Boomer. Sprout and sweetFrog premium frozen yogurt will invite kids to create a DIY "Floogals Fundae" featuring the characters from the show at stores nationwide in February and March. In addition, an immersive FLOOGALS experience will run at five discovery centers and museums nationwide in April and May. As families enter the experience they will feel like they've shrunk down to 4 inches tall, joining the FLOOGALS on their mission of observing the "hooman" world.

FLOOGALS, based on an original concept from Dan Good, is a co-production between Sprout and Zodiak Kids Studios' UK production company, The Foundation. Series Producer Ceri Barnes. Executive Producer Nigel Pickard. The series was produced in conjunction with UK special effects studio Jellyfish Pictures and Nevision Limited. FLOOGALS premieres on Sprout January 23 at 8pm ET/5pm PT.

To learn more about FLOOGALS and Sprout's original programming, visit www.SproutOnline.com.

About Sprout

Sprout is the 24-hour preschool TV network that reflects real kids and the real worlds they are growing up in. Sprout's original programming inspires families to experience the possibilities in every single day, and includes animated series "Nina's World," "Ruff-Ruff, Tweet & Dave" and "Astroblast!." Sprout's "Sunny Side Up" is the only morning show for preschoolers and broadcasts live from NBCU Studios in Rockefeller Plaza. Launched in 2005 and now in over 56 million US homes, Sprout is a network of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Please visit sproutonline.com for additional information.

About Zodiak Kids

Zodiak Kids is a global independent leader in kids entertainment, combining Zodiak Media's dedicated kids production companies, consumer products and sales division. The company's production arm is Zodiak Kids Studios with offices in Paris & London. Zodiak Kids has dedicated international sales and consumer products teams representing programming from Zodiak Kids Studios and third party producers.

Zodiak Kids boasts one of the largest, high-quality kids catalogues in the world, which includes; Mister Maker, the ultimate arts and craft show; The Ranch, a hit in France and Germany; Zack & Quack, the pre-school show rolling out worldwide; LoliRock, the brand new girls series bursting with magic, mystery and music; Waybuloo, the CBeebies pre-school hit; Extreme Football, the full CGI series packed with spectacular challenges; Totally Spies!, the international hit animation series; Get Blake!, the unique slapstick animated cartoon series; and FLOOGALS the unique CGI series launching on Sprout in the US.

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