SMF Studio Seals ‘Captain Kraken’ Pact With PlayBig, Bill Melendez to Distribute ‘Pirate School’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Marta Balaga SMF Studio (Soyuzmultfilm), one of the oldest animation companies in Russia, and France-based PlayBig, specializing in distribution, development and production of animation content across linear and non-linear platforms, have announced a partnership to distribute “Captain Kraken and His Crew” to South and Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.The deal – revealed during the Key Buyers Event, taking place online June 8-10 – includes 26 episodes of the show that targets 4 year olds and older, telling the story of a small fish, Flip, jellyfish Sue and sea duck Quack living with their grandfather, retired pirate Captain Kraken. SMF Studio’s KBE lineup included new animated series “Meow Magic,” “Rockoons” and “Mr.