HTC Productions will unveil its new 2D-animated adventure-comedy series, “Hank the Cowdog,” based on the successful book franchise of the same name, at MIPJunior.

Bringing the spirit of the American Wild West and the universal humor of dogs to kids around the globe, the Hank The Cowdog book has sold nearly 9 million copies worldwide. HTC Productions is developing the animated series (26 x 11 or 13 x 22) in collaboration with producers Huhu Studios in New Zealand. 

“The Hank The Cowdog book series has garnered a loyal following of fans around the world, with millions of copies sold and translations into a number of other languages, including Mandarin,” says Ralph Boral, chief executive officer, HTC Productions. “It features good, honest, organic knee-slapping humor that can be shared by three generations in the same room. We are excited to bring Hank and his escapades to life, delivering fun adventures and the spirit of the American West to audiences around the world.”