Weta and Chapman’s First Joint Series, “Trooper Tom” to Debut

Sci-fi animation series, “Trooper Tom,” working title, is ready for viewing at MIPCOM Junior, reports Weta Workshop and Chapman Entertainment.

This is the first series, targeted to boys ages 6-9, that the two creative companies co-produced since partnering in late 2007. Target Entertainment has landed worldwide TV distribution rights, excluding U.K., North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

Weta Workshop is known for its work on the Lord of Rings trilogy, King Kong and The Chronicles of Naria. The company recently expanded into children’s television with “Jane and the Dragon” and “WotsWots.” Chapman Entertainment has created international preschool shows, such as “Fifi and the Flowertots,” “Roary the Racing Car” and “Bob the Builder.”